About the book
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
A mystery writer turns detective to protect the woman he loves. But is he hunter or hunted?
The chance meeting between a crime novelist and a married woman blossoms into friendship. When she confides to him that she has been receiving threatening and sadistic letters from an ex-lover, who says he is watching her in the shadows, he knows he must help her. But the trail unexpectedly leads to another writer, Oe Shundei, the mysterious and secretive author of works of grotesque violence. Suddenly nothing is as it seems, and nobody is safe.
Editions of Beast in the Shadows
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241656914
- EBook
- ISBN 9781802063875
Read an Excerpt
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
A mystery writer turns detective to protect the woman he loves. But is he hunter or hunted?
The chance meeting between a crime novelist and a married woman blossoms into friendship. When she confides to him that she has been receiving threatening and sadistic letters from an ex-lover, who says he is watching her in the shadows, he knows he must help her. But the trail unexpectedly leads to another writer, Oe Shundei, the mysterious and secretive author of works of grotesque violence. Suddenly nothing is as it seems, and nobody is safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast in the Shadows about?
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
A mystery writer turns detective to protect the woman he loves. But is he hunter or hunted?
The chance meeting between a crime novelist and a married woman blossoms into friendship. When she confides to him that she has been receiving threatening and sadistic letters from an ex-lover, who says he is watching her in the shadows, he knows he must help her. But the trail unexpectedly leads to another writer, Oe Shundei, the mysterious and secretive author of works of grotesque violence. Suddenly nothing is as it seems, and nobody is safe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beast in the Shadows?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Beast in the Shadows?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241656914
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beast in the Shadows?
Edogawa Rampo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beast in the Shadows is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241656914) and ebook(ISBN 9781802063875)
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