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Sam Spallucci #3
Sam Spallucci: Shadows Of Lancaster
Welcome to the third instalment of the adventures of Sam Spallucci – Lancaster's very own beleaguered investigator of the paranormal.
Having survived a week that never was, Sam is hoping to settle down to a more relaxing lifestyle involving Lucky Strike cigarettes and a smooth bourbon in his favourite public house. However, a frustrated grotesque from the roof of a local church is only the start of a new set of problems. From bondage-loving banshees to marauding mummies, the unfortunate Sam is dragged kicking and screaming into a world of historical hatred and prejudice as old family feuds are reawakened and one of Lancaster's loveable characters become the centre of a witch hunt, forcing Sam to question his own occupation.
www.aschambers.co.uk
Having survived a week that never was, Sam is hoping to settle down to a more relaxing lifestyle involving Lucky Strike cigarettes and a smooth bourbon in his favourite public house. However, a frustrated grotesque from the roof of a local church is only the start of a new set of problems. From bondage-loving banshees to marauding mummies, the unfortunate Sam is dragged kicking and screaming into a world of historical hatred and prejudice as old family feuds are reawakened and one of Lancaster's loveable characters become the centre of a witch hunt, forcing Sam to question his own occupation.
www.aschambers.co.uk
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2016
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About the author
A.S. Chambers
49 books32 followersBy day, A.S.Chambers is a mild-mannered genealogist, armed only with a tweed jacket and a finely sharpened HB pencil. By night, he is the top-hatted creator of the long-suffering Sam Spallucci - investigator of the paranormal and all things weird.
The first outing for Sam was The Casebook of Sam Spallucci, published in 2012, where the poor chap suffered such unfortunate tasks as babysitting a new born vampire, tracking down an angst-ridden poltergeist in a local high school and overcoming a lycanthropic zoo-keeper as it bayed for his blood. Sam Spallucci: Ghosts From The Past, followed in 2014 and the third in the series, Sam Spallucci: Shadows of Lancaster, saw the light of day in 2016.
As well as books concerning his beleaguered investigator, Austin also whips out the occasional short horror story from time to time. The first compilation of these, Oh Taste And See, was published in 2014 and, like his second compilation All Things Dark And Dangerous, is available to buy as an ideal present for your dear old Gran. (Let's face it, she'll prefer these books to those mint imperials that you bought for her birthday last year. She was young once too, remember!)
Austin has a Facebook page which he would be delighted for you to follow (@A.S.Chambers) as well as the obligatory collection of ramblings in the Twittersphere (@ASChambersUK).
There is also a lovingly crafted website for you to peruse: www.aschambers.co.uk which fills you in a little bit more about his work and has the relevant links to Amazon for his books.
The first outing for Sam was The Casebook of Sam Spallucci, published in 2012, where the poor chap suffered such unfortunate tasks as babysitting a new born vampire, tracking down an angst-ridden poltergeist in a local high school and overcoming a lycanthropic zoo-keeper as it bayed for his blood. Sam Spallucci: Ghosts From The Past, followed in 2014 and the third in the series, Sam Spallucci: Shadows of Lancaster, saw the light of day in 2016.
As well as books concerning his beleaguered investigator, Austin also whips out the occasional short horror story from time to time. The first compilation of these, Oh Taste And See, was published in 2014 and, like his second compilation All Things Dark And Dangerous, is available to buy as an ideal present for your dear old Gran. (Let's face it, she'll prefer these books to those mint imperials that you bought for her birthday last year. She was young once too, remember!)
Austin has a Facebook page which he would be delighted for you to follow (@A.S.Chambers) as well as the obligatory collection of ramblings in the Twittersphere (@ASChambersUK).
There is also a lovingly crafted website for you to peruse: www.aschambers.co.uk which fills you in a little bit more about his work and has the relevant links to Amazon for his books.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 4, 2016
the first case was funny
June 19, 2018
Another extremely enjoyable book in the world and mindset of Sam Spallucci, showing us more of his marvelous way of seeing life, as well as a little spark between Sam and the ever smiling redhead, Grace. Lets just hope Sam realizes her affection for him before Kanor shows his dark head.
I hope to find Dark Justice soon, after reading Let All Mortal Flesh, as I would love to see where Sam's path takes him and what his PI rival will do to mix up the scene
I hope to find Dark Justice soon, after reading Let All Mortal Flesh, as I would love to see where Sam's path takes him and what his PI rival will do to mix up the scene
June 28, 2024
Better. Still a collection of stories rather than a novel, but the subplot is developing. But then, what is a novel but a collection of stories gathered together by a single thread?
The writing flows, the central character is engaging if still somewhat unrelatable, but he still has head up his own butt and can't see the obvious in front of him.
The author tells us the subplot won't be resolved until 2030, so is it worth it?
The writing flows, the central character is engaging if still somewhat unrelatable, but he still has head up his own butt and can't see the obvious in front of him.
The author tells us the subplot won't be resolved until 2030, so is it worth it?
October 27, 2018
I really enjoyed this. I loved the collections of different stories and particularly that in the midst of quite fantastical events Sam comes across as an incredibly real character. The first story, with the power of art, was very beautiful and the story with his mum and dad was very moving. And the speed dating was simply a lot of fun! An excellent read
April 13, 2025
I’ve finished yet another Sam spallucci book and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I live in the area the books are set so know some of the district well.
The story is very varied and there are plenty of plot twists along the way.
Overall a enjoyable read.
I live in the area the books are set so know some of the district well.
The story is very varied and there are plenty of plot twists along the way.
Overall a enjoyable read.
October 1, 2018
Cannot rate this series highly enough! Fantastic tales with really likable characters.
Really wish Boombox Betty hadn't passed away but I'm looking forward to the next instalment.
Really wish Boombox Betty hadn't passed away but I'm looking forward to the next instalment.
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December 10, 2023
Another fantastic book in the Sam Spallucci series, can’t wait to read the next one!
January 25, 2021
Great read for stepping outside reality
Third one down and more to come - enjoyed how the plot winds about and you are never sure what's coming next. Refreshingly written, occasionally funny too - I enjoyed the style once I got used to it and can only feel that it enhances the emotion and tension that is interlaced throughout the storyline. I like the short stories and how they interlink. Perfect for night time reading when you need to step away from this crazy world into another!
Third one down and more to come - enjoyed how the plot winds about and you are never sure what's coming next. Refreshingly written, occasionally funny too - I enjoyed the style once I got used to it and can only feel that it enhances the emotion and tension that is interlaced throughout the storyline. I like the short stories and how they interlink. Perfect for night time reading when you need to step away from this crazy world into another!
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