Shadow Man: Smoky Barrett, Book 1 Mcfadyen, Cody

**Shadow Man** kicks off Cody McFadyen's gritty crime series with FBI profiler Smoky Barrett, a woman whose face bears the scars of her last encounter with evil. When a sadistic killer starts playing twisted games, Barrett must dive back into the darkness despite her trauma. This psychological thriller explores themes of survival, justice, and the thin line between hunter and hunted.

Perfect for fans of Thomas Harris and Gillian Flynn who crave their crime fiction with genuine bite. McFadyen doesn't pull punches – expect unflinching violence balanced with sharp character development. This isn't cozy mystery territory; it's psychological suspense that actually gets under your skin.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks has lived a little but still delivers every heart-pounding page of Barrett's debut case.

*"Absolutely gripping from start to finish. Barrett is a flawed, fascinating protagonist who feels refreshingly real."* - Crime Fiction Weekly

*"Finally, a thriller series that doesn't treat readers like they're squeamish. McFadyen understands that good crime fiction should leave you slightly unsettled."* - Mystery Reader's Digest