Is Shadows of Dismemberment a Christmas title?

 

Is Shadows of Dismemberment a Christmas novel? Well, if Die Hard is a Christmas film, maybe not. Is Nightmare before Christmas a film or a Halloween film? Shadows of Dismemberment spans many decades, and many holidays and seasons. That said, as bodies pile up, Christmas is a pivotal time and poignant to John Sartori especially on the snowy streets of New York City, and across the pond; a farm house in Wales. Without spoiling the plot for those who haven’t read the novel, John’s hunt for a serial killer sends him down a rabbit hole, he and Kelly have to face there own beliefs, even their own realities. As the tagline reads: To try and stop a serial killer is deadly… To follow in their shadow is hell!

If you’ve read the book please review and/or spread the word —word of mouth is as important as ever, (but don’t spoil the twists) drop me a line on social media to discuss the plot etc. and how it fits with my other works including ‘Skeletons in their Closets’. If you’ve not read Shadows of Dismemberment the blurb is below, order here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Dismemberment-M-Esmonde-ebook/dp/B08XY83Q31/ or from all good bookstores. Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/1DeVe8p4Fzw

Also take a look at the Shadows of Dismemberment art collection on social media.

In 1938 a heinous serial murderer inexplicably slipped through the fingers of Eliot Ness, one of Americas most revered investigators.

Over 80 years later, haunted veteran and ex-private investigator John Sartori finds himself following in Ness’ footsteps when body parts are found discarded under mysterious circumstances.

What makes a serial killer kill? Following clues from one side of the globe to the other, rumours of curses, rituals and lost souls scupper his case. Soon he becomes immersed in a macabre world of death and supernatural mayhem.

John thought his horrifying past encounters had tested his psyche but when faced with a diabolical murderer things are never as they seem.

Thanks for reading, sending you seasonal greetings.

All the best,

A