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  • Published: 5 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405968591
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 384
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In The Shadows




The brand new, utterly compelling psychological thriller from the author of The Actor

When he died, Nërëus Forbes, frontman of The Marshalls, was the most famous rockstar in the world.

40 years after his death, Nërëus' status as an icon is undisputed, but the circumstances around his death remain uncertain. Despite being ruled an overdose by police, fans and conspiracy theorists alike refuse to accept it was purely accidental.

In an attempt to uncover the truth, Winter Harris, an investigative journalist and daughter of The Marshalls guitarist, decides to interview those who knew Nërëus best. But when her father confesses a dark secret, hidden for decades, Winter suddenly has evidence that could bring both of their lives crashing down. . .

  • Published: 5 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781405968591
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 384
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Praise for In The Shadows

Chris is the kind of dark storyteller I love. His writing is both intelligent and compelling

Jennie Godfrey

No-one writes about fame, obsession and dark secrets quite like Chris MacDonald

Mark Edwards

A brilliant story… the plot is excellent, the characterisation works well, the writing is well-judged... Well done

The Critic

Chris MacDonald effortlessly builds a world of glitter and glamour, then peels back the surface to reveal the obsession, deception and darkness underneath. I absolutely love it

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