In "The Shadows" by Alex North, Paul Adams reflects on a dark past of lucid dreaming with childhood friends, Charlie Crabtree and James. As a murder investigation unfolds, Paul's uneasy return to his hometown reveals unsettling connections. The book's suspense wanes in the second half, earning it a 7.5/10 rating. The ending, while solving the mystery, leaves lingering questions about Charlie's motivations and Paul's culpability.
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