In The Dirt Bike Detective: The Beast in the Shadows, author Douglas L. Hoover continues the thrilling adventures of Chase and his crew of self-proclaimed paranormal detectives. The story picks up after their previous case, where the team successfully solved a local theft mystery but uncovered a much more dangerous threat. Now, their town is under threat from a mysterious beast, and the crew must work to solve the mystery and protect their community.

As the story unfolds, the stakes become higher, with Chase’s old enemy, The Shadow, making a comeback. This adds an extra layer of tension to the plot, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they wonder if the team can defeat this formidable opponent. Hoover expertly builds this suspense from the start, with The Shadow re-visiting Chase and looking for Oliver in the opening prologue. The writing style in this book is similar to the previous one, with a well-crafted plot and easy-to-read narrative. The author manages to avoid repeating the same formula and keeps readers guessing until the very end. The book’s pacing is fast, and readers will have to pay attention to keep up with the many details that the author gives them as the action-packed events unfold. Additionally, the tension in this book is not quite as high as in the previous one, although it still maintains a darker tone.

The Dirt Bike Detective: The Beast in the Shadows is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep fans of the series on the edge of their seats. With a slow build in the tension, it captivates readers with its well-written plot and intriguing characters.

Pages: 206 | ASIN : B0BSRFZM3W