The Man Made of Smoke

Balancing his trademark hint of the supernatural with very real fears, this is a book full of regret and grief, but most of all heart. I loved Dan - I was swept up in his story, riding the wave of his uncertainty and worry -- Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man I tore through this gritty tale of guilt, grief and the ghosts that haunt us. The twists are exceptionally well executed, the emotional through line compelling, and the mercurial baddie is genuinely unsettling. With this book, Alex North dares to peer into the darkest corners of the human psyche, and the results are eerie and moving in equal measure. If you loved The Whisper Man, you’ll love this, too. Nightmares guaranteed! -- Josh Winning, author of Heads Will Roll Creepy, compelling and so fiendishly tricky, I couldn’t put it down. Another surefire winner from the king of haunting! -- Natalie Chandler, author of The Voices Praise for Alex North -- : A writer who can terrify you on one page and break your heart on the next -- Steve Cavanagh Damn, but Alex North can write! -- Stuart MacBride An absolute master of his craft -- Jane Casey No one does 'Dark with a Heart' like Alex North -- Sarah Hilary