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Chasing Shadows (The Shadows Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Eric J. Gates (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

No support. No weapons. No prior intelligence.
A deadly mission where no one is expected to survive!



Inspired by a real event.

After their previous experience with British Intelligence, the CACS kidnap recovery team swore they would never do another job for MI6. Now they are requested by the MI6 Chief to rescue someone else. Again, the assignment is not as it appears.

A man will die within a week, unless CACS take on the task.

As details emerge, it is clear this is a suicide mission.

To succeed, they will need an alliance with the devil himself.

Book Two of the Shadows series. To fully enjoy this continuation of 'Leaving Shadows', read 'Facets' beforehand.
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    The Shadows Series
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0848CG12P
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10.5 MB
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  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Shadows Series
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Multiple award-winning author Eric J. Gates has had a curious life filled with the stuff of thriller novels. Writing Operating Systems for Supercomputers, cracking cryptographic codes under extreme pressure using only paper and pen and teaching Cyberwarfare to spies are just a few of the moments he's willing to recall. He is an ex-International Consultant who has travelled extensively worldwide, speaks several languages. His specialty, Information Technology Security, has brought him into contact with the Military and Intelligence communities on numerous occasions. He is also an expert martial artist, holding 14 black belt degrees in distinct disciplines. He has taught his skills to Police and Military personnel, as well as to the public.

He now writes thriller novels, drawing on his experiences with the confidential and secret worlds that surround us. Sign up for his Newsletter on his website https://www.ericjgates.com

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High octane stuff from a master storyteller.
This novel, ‘Chasing Shadows’ the second novel in Mr. Gates “Shadows” series, is a superb and so very gripping, read. In book #1, ‘Leaving Shadows’, the head of MI6 is kidnapped, and the mission of rescue is placed on CACS recovery team. Though successful they are left somewhat disillusioned with the British Secret Intelligence Service, vowing not to work with them again. Nevertheless, in ‘Chasing Shadows’, they are once again employed in their service, this time pitted in a suicidal mission to rescue a geologist being held in one of those steamy, shit-holes we used to call ‘emerging nations’. The result is, once again, a truly high-octane thriller. I have read several of Eric J. Gates novels, and they all start with a bang. Tight as a drum skin, with no preamble, there is action from the let go. He comes fast off the blocks and wastes little time in pulling the reader in. I like that. It’s almost as if the reader were involved, an important participant in the events. He also links his stories with old characters re-appearing. It was nice to meet Simba, the Lion Man, once again. ‘Chasing Shadows’ can be enjoyed in itself. But I would recommend reading ‘Leaving Shadows’ first for a fuller experience. Even better if you also read the short stories found in ‘Facets’. If you enjoy thrillers that are fast and furious, full of conflict and drama, and well written to boot, ‘Chasing Shadows’ is right up your street. Highly recommended. I look forward to more in this series.
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  • Anthony Mcmanus
    5.0 out of 5 stars High octane stuff from a master storyteller.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
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    This novel, ‘Chasing Shadows’ the second novel in Mr. Gates “Shadows” series, is a superb and so very gripping, read.
    In book #1, ‘Leaving Shadows’, the head of MI6 is kidnapped, and the mission of rescue is placed on CACS recovery team. Though successful they are left somewhat disillusioned with the British Secret Intelligence Service, vowing not to work with them again. Nevertheless, in ‘Chasing Shadows’, they are once again employed in their service, this time pitted in a suicidal mission to rescue a geologist being held in one of those steamy, shit-holes we used to call ‘emerging nations’. The result is, once again, a truly high-octane thriller.
    I have read several of Eric J. Gates novels, and they all start with a bang. Tight as a drum skin, with no preamble, there is action from the let go. He comes fast off the blocks and wastes little time in pulling the reader in. I like that. It’s almost as if the reader were involved, an important participant in the events.
    He also links his stories with old characters re-appearing. It was nice to meet Simba, the Lion Man, once again.
    ‘Chasing Shadows’ can be enjoyed in itself. But I would recommend reading ‘Leaving Shadows’ first for a fuller experience. Even better if you also read the short stories found in ‘Facets’. If you enjoy thrillers that are fast and furious, full of conflict and drama, and well written to boot, ‘Chasing Shadows’ is right up your street. Highly recommended. I look forward to more in this series.
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    Anthony Mcmanus
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    High octane stuff from a master storyteller.

    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
    This novel, ‘Chasing Shadows’ the second novel in Mr. Gates “Shadows” series, is a superb and so very gripping, read.
    In book #1, ‘Leaving Shadows’, the head of MI6 is kidnapped, and the mission of rescue is placed on CACS recovery team. Though successful they are left somewhat disillusioned with the British Secret Intelligence Service, vowing not to work with them again. Nevertheless, in ‘Chasing Shadows’, they are once again employed in their service, this time pitted in a suicidal mission to rescue a geologist being held in one of those steamy, shit-holes we used to call ‘emerging nations’. The result is, once again, a truly high-octane thriller.
    I have read several of Eric J. Gates novels, and they all start with a bang. Tight as a drum skin, with no preamble, there is action from the let go. He comes fast off the blocks and wastes little time in pulling the reader in. I like that. It’s almost as if the reader were involved, an important participant in the events.
    He also links his stories with old characters re-appearing. It was nice to meet Simba, the Lion Man, once again.
    ‘Chasing Shadows’ can be enjoyed in itself. But I would recommend reading ‘Leaving Shadows’ first for a fuller experience. Even better if you also read the short stories found in ‘Facets’. If you enjoy thrillers that are fast and furious, full of conflict and drama, and well written to boot, ‘Chasing Shadows’ is right up your street. Highly recommended. I look forward to more in this series.
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  • Peg V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chasing Shadows by Eric Gates
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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    This one kept be glued to the story while making dinner hence, barely edible dinner.
    Definitely worth it though! Good job Mr. Gates!!
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  • Barbara G. Stoner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real pageturner!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022
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    The kidnap recovery team reluctantly agrees to extricate a man given only a fraction of the info they need to do so. Whose information can they trust? Who have hidden agendas that will endanger the team? Beware of Everyone!
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  • MikiA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Defines "page-turner"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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    One tense moment after another in this thriller. I definitely recommend reading Facets first. It's not necessary to follow the story but it's helpful in understanding the motivation of some of the characters.
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  • M.Larsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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    I do like this group of characters! Unfortunately the story was over too soon, but I guess there are only so many heart- stopping moments a person can take. Aside from the story, I can’t get “Circle of Life” out of my head!! ( Really, Simba?!)
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  • JA Schneider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    This exciting book should be a movie. I just love thrilling stories, and this action tale about a kidnap recovery team's harrowing mission had me constantly breathless. “Chasing Shadows” (the Shadows series, Book 2), is an intense sequel to the first book, “Leaving Shadows,” although it can be read as a standalone. I have read both, and just read this second one again – finding myself surprised and scared just as much as the first time.

    In the first book, “Leaving Shadows,” a top officer of MI6 is kidnapped, and the CACS team is charged with recovering him. They succeed but at great cost, and are left vowing not to work with British Intelligence again. In “Chasing Shadows,” however, they are pulled again into a rescue mission, and the odds against them this time are suicidal. Their mission is to extract a kidnapped geologist held captive in a a lawless Central African nation. Adding to their distrust is the fact that they are given no helpful information, they don’t know who to trust, and the geologist may not be what he seems in a setting of “venomous snakes to crocodiles and poachers and thieves.” Yow. You just get the shivers, but can’t put the book down.

    If you enjoy thrillers that are high-octane paced and well written with fascinating characters, Chasing Shadows is for you. Highly recommended.
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  • Kindle Customer49
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cinematic and technologically savvy spy novel!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
    This well-written book opens with a unique and intense kidnapping, where you are literally waiting minute by minute to find out if there will be an explosion or assassination. You also wonder why someone who was sitting on the back of a motorcycle at a stop light, leans over to spread some sort of sticky substance on the back door handle of a silver Jaguar sedan, when no one was sitting in the back of the car. Talk about getting hooked ASAP.

    Meanwhile, Bernard Trubshaw, otherwise known as “C,” is obviously important. He’s high up in Secret Intelligence, and no sooner does he open that sticky door handle to get in than he collapses and goes limp. Soon he is whisked away, and no one knows where he’s gone. Or why. How many people are in on this? There are those whose job is to protect him. Of course there are the kidnappers, who are more than clever in executing their well-prepared plan. But we also learn that Trubshaw, far away and now awake, is not your typical victim. Apparently, he has also made clever plans of his own, and even in captivity, he surreptitiously knows how to cry for help––laptop wise. We then learn about artificial satellites developed by scientists, which can be dangerous and quite powerful. Along with 3 active components, they use grapheme polymer lasers and gamma ray radiation, which changes the climate. And if Trubshaw knows all of this, what kind of victim is he?

    As the story progresses and we face constant twists and turns, Gates also shows his high proficiency in technology. We are exposed to special air service for very secret and dangerous activities, killing boxes, dead zones, figuring out passwords, cloned phones, geo-location, and weaponizing the weather. Whew! By the time I had turned all those pages, I realized that besides keeping me engaged, I had also learned a lot. So will you! I highly recommend this book.
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  • Diogenes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gates Does the Business, As Usual
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2020
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    ‘Chasing Shadows’ is the second book in Eric J. Gates’ ‘Shadows’ series, although it can be read as a stand-alone. There are also links to his short story collection ‘Facets’ for those who are intrigued by the characters.
    I have read a number of Gates’ thrillers (including the entire ‘Cull series), and he is one of my go-to authors whenever I’m looking for a good action tale to take my mind off the sometime-humdrum world.
    How’s this for an opening?
    “It watched from unwavering, hooded, reptilian eyes. Its massive body, at least four meters long, remained immobile as he stepped off the edge. Less than fifteen meters away, open jawed, soaking up the sun, watching, waiting. A foul footfall and he would roll down to within striking distance. These beasts could move rapidly over short distances. Faster, much faster, than a human. With the clamping of those teeth around a limb, it would be all over.”
    (All his books I’ve read so far are like that, I might add. Start with a bang, and keep it coming!)
    ‘Chasing Shadows’ contains the author’s hallmark unflagging narrative – some action books tend to flag in the middle, but Gates’ never do. He’s just getting his second wind by then.
    In this book, as usual, he weaves together various storylines (some exotic). The CACS kidnap recovery team find themselves again working with MI6, with whom they have an unfortunate history, and this time their job looks more like a suicide mission than anything else.
    Politics, mining, favours, ex-Special Forces hard men, a lawless Central African nation, the ever-present threat of betrayal and annihilation, and a kidnapped geologist who may or may not be what he seems, are just some of the ingredients of this pacey novel.
    Cop this:
    “In this day and age … you can’t trust anyone. Everyone is not what they seem to be. Take yourself, for instance. I see an educated man in a frustrating role, allowing his fear to stop him from taking actions that could make his life better. Am I right?”
    “It makes no difference now. Once Colonel Dembo hears about this, I’m dead, so is my family.”
    And …
    “In the corner. A table with tea, coffee, biscuits and the remains of a half-eaten meal. An unattended kettle boiled furiously. Steam bellowing against armored, one-way glass windows. A body slumped on the floor. A small trickle of blood. Silence.”
    And …
    “The soldier was almost certainly armed with the Israeli Galil ACE 31 assault rifle they had seen everywhere in the past couple of days. At a fire-rate of 650 rounds a minute, the soldier could empty the thirty bullets in his magazine in the blink of an eye, and have time to reload. Yes, someone was going to die. And probably more than one.”
    Are you sold yet?
    Highly recommended for lovers of a good adventure/action story.
    Oh, and one final point: don’t eat the bushmeat.
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  • Keith Dixon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Clancy and Frederick Forsythe - watch out!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2020
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    Eric Gates writes hi-tech, adrenaline-fuelled thrillers that are steeped in a knowledge of the world he writes about. In this book, his team of hostage-rescue experts are asked to extract a Canadian geologist from incarceration in an impoverished African country. They go about the task with their usual professionalism - and disdain of MI6, whom they distrust despite the agency being their client. The exploit requires courage, technical knowhow, experience and brains, which thankfully the team has in abundance.

    What's intriguing about the way Gates structures the book is the never-relenting pressure ... you're desperate to find out What Happens Next because the plot is so inventive and surprising, full of detail and setbacks and creative ways of dealing with problems. The team is nicely distinguished one from the other, from the cool American woman, Sena, to the more light-hearted, joke-cracking Bill. You want them to get out of it all alive - or at least still functioning!

    So buy the book and set aside a day or so to get through it. You won't be disappointed.
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  • Kimina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another breath-taking read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020
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    If you've read any of this author's books before, you'll know you're in for a rollercoaster of a story!

    This one doesn't disappoint and I actually found my heart racing at some points! A few, niggly typo's that have been pointed out to the author, but otherwise a great book.

    It can be read as a stand alone book, but I found it more interesting to understand the background, so read Facets and Leaving Shadows first.

    Grab a cuppa and dive in .....
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