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Shallow Ending: A Henry & Sparrow Novel
When the body of a young woman is found floating in a backwater of Wiltshire’s River Avon it appears she has drowned.
But the deadly nerve agent found in her system points to a much more sinister end - and more deaths will follow.
Under the long shadow of the 2018 Salisbury poisonings, DI Kate Sparrow must hunt a callous killer armed with a deadly toxin known as R.I.P.
And if this wasn’t tough enough, Kate must also deal with her imprisoned sister - a psychopathic murderer who has a grim hold over her life.
Meanwhile artist and dowser Lucas Henry is reluctantly pressed into helping a dying woman find her daughter.
Which brings him crashing back into Kate Sparrow’s life once more - whether she likes it or not.
THE FIFTH INSTALMENT IN THE RIVETINGLY DARK AND GRATIFYINGLY QUIRKY HENRY & SPARROW CRIME FICTION SERIES
But the deadly nerve agent found in her system points to a much more sinister end - and more deaths will follow.
Under the long shadow of the 2018 Salisbury poisonings, DI Kate Sparrow must hunt a callous killer armed with a deadly toxin known as R.I.P.
And if this wasn’t tough enough, Kate must also deal with her imprisoned sister - a psychopathic murderer who has a grim hold over her life.
Meanwhile artist and dowser Lucas Henry is reluctantly pressed into helping a dying woman find her daughter.
Which brings him crashing back into Kate Sparrow’s life once more - whether she likes it or not.
THE FIFTH INSTALMENT IN THE RIVETINGLY DARK AND GRATIFYINGLY QUIRKY HENRY & SPARROW CRIME FICTION SERIES
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2022
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April 18, 2023
Despite being a dedicated reader since my youth, it's become difficult as an adult to chase ths experience of simply /having/ to devour a novel, cover to cover, without lifting your eyes from the page.
And yet! Again and again, without fail, I have found that same glee with Fox's novels. The previous books in this series were eagerly snapped up and, after a year's pause since the last in the series, I'm delighted that Shallow Ending is no exception.
And yet! Again and again, without fail, I have found that same glee with Fox's novels. The previous books in this series were eagerly snapped up and, after a year's pause since the last in the series, I'm delighted that Shallow Ending is no exception.
October 23, 2022
This is the fifth in this different but excellent series. After events in the last book, Lucas and Kate are keeping their distance and Kate is only returning to work. Lucas is concentrating on selling his art.
Kate is called on to investigate the death of a young woman which appears to be caused by the RIP deadly substance. Lucas is asked to find the daughter of a woman who is dying of cancer. At the same time, Kate's sister Mabel is incarcerated in prison.
As usual, Kate and Lucas's worlds collide and I really enjoyed the denial but inevitability of events occuring to bring them together. The storyline was fascinating especially given the Salisbury poisonings of a few years ago. The side story of Mabel and her conniving antics was also excellent.
I always find these books tend to keep me gripped and this was no exception and I raced through it. I hope there's more to come in this terrific series.
Kate is called on to investigate the death of a young woman which appears to be caused by the RIP deadly substance. Lucas is asked to find the daughter of a woman who is dying of cancer. At the same time, Kate's sister Mabel is incarcerated in prison.
As usual, Kate and Lucas's worlds collide and I really enjoyed the denial but inevitability of events occuring to bring them together. The storyline was fascinating especially given the Salisbury poisonings of a few years ago. The side story of Mabel and her conniving antics was also excellent.
I always find these books tend to keep me gripped and this was no exception and I raced through it. I hope there's more to come in this terrific series.
October 17, 2022
Shallow Ending by AD Fox is book 5 in the Henry and Sparrow series. I love this series and have been waiting for the next instalment. This series is a little bit different. Kate Sparrow is a DS in Salisbury and Lucas Henry is an artist – and a sometimes dowser. He is trying to leave that behind him but finds himself drawn into the case Kate is working on. And then there is Kate’s sister, Mabel, who is the exact opposite of her sister. It was a thrilling read, from beginning to end. Highly recommend this series.
November 9, 2022
Action packed until the very end!
I have read the whole Henry and Sparrow series. The characters are enthralling as are the storylines. I'll be sad if this is the last one in this series, but understand it has run it's course. Please don't stop writing thrillers, you are an exceptional storyteller A D Fox!
I have read the whole Henry and Sparrow series. The characters are enthralling as are the storylines. I'll be sad if this is the last one in this series, but understand it has run it's course. Please don't stop writing thrillers, you are an exceptional storyteller A D Fox!
November 12, 2022
Wow loved it
Read all of these thrilled finding this one published
So good entraining interesting and downright riveting
Read it in one sitting
The last book ending left me sad for both Kate and Lucas
This was a perfect way to finish their saga
I won’t do spoilers but read this series you will love all of them
Read all of these thrilled finding this one published
So good entraining interesting and downright riveting
Read it in one sitting
The last book ending left me sad for both Kate and Lucas
This was a perfect way to finish their saga
I won’t do spoilers but read this series you will love all of them
July 5, 2023
The Henry and sparrow series.
Brilliant read, couldn't put them down, a must for those who enjoy suspense, twists and romance. I couldn't get enough of these books.
Brilliant read, couldn't put them down, a must for those who enjoy suspense, twists and romance. I couldn't get enough of these books.
September 12, 2023
fantastic
Awesome page turner completely invested from the start and happy with the conclusion can’t wait for the next one to arrive
Awesome page turner completely invested from the start and happy with the conclusion can’t wait for the next one to arrive
November 13, 2023
This is a nice conclusion to this series, although I hope the author will continue it, sooner or later. With a lot of suspense, the story keeps you engaged right until the end
March 17, 2025
Not my norm, but read all five!
All wrapped up nicely in this final Henry and Sparrow series. I think I'd quite like a 'Sid' in my life.
All wrapped up nicely in this final Henry and Sparrow series. I think I'd quite like a 'Sid' in my life.
December 6, 2025
Wonderful
Laughed out loud. Gasped in amazement and cried in happiness. Best books for a long time. So well written, should be made into film.
Laughed out loud. Gasped in amazement and cried in happiness. Best books for a long time. So well written, should be made into film.
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