{"product_id":"the-shadow-james-patterson-brian-stitts-the-shadow-1","title":"The Shadow * James Patterson, Brian Stitts * The Shadow #1","description":"\u003cp\u003ePulled from his rain-slicked, 1930s Manhattan hunting grounds by an experimental weapon, the legendary, mind-altering vigilante Lamont Cranston wakes up in a dystopian 2025 New York City ruled by a ruthless techno-corporate regime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story: Co-authored by prominent master of suspense James Patterson and acclaimed thriller writer Brian Sitts, this action-packed 2021 launch title completely updates one of the most defining pulp icons in pop culture history. The narrative steps cleanly away from a simple, low-stakes period mystery. Instead, Patterson and Sitts construct a substantial, deeply atmospheric techno-noir adventure that pairs classic vigilante justice with high-concept sci-fi, demonstrating that while technology changes, the dark roots of greed and corruption require an equally relentless force to root them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot introduces Lamont Cranston, the elusive, wealth-backed detective who uses specialized hypnosis and psychic illusion to shroud himself in darkness and strike terror into the hearts of gangsters as \"The Shadow.\" During a high-stakes showdown with his long-time nemesis in 1937, Cranston is struck by a mysterious, experimental energy beam. Rather than meeting his death, he flashes through time, waking up nearly a century later in a hyper-monitored, neon-choked Manhattan. The city has been remade into a dark corporate dystopia under the absolute control of a global conglomerate run by the sinister, seemingly immortal Shiwan Khan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than hunting for street thugs with his twin .45 automatics alone, Cranston faces a high-stakes, futuristic countdown to ignite a new revolution. Stripped of his familiar network of agents but partnered with an intuitive, tech-savvy modern thief, he must learn to navigate drone networks, biometric facial tracking, and advanced genetic cybernetics to take down Khan's police state. Moving smoothly from glowing skyscraper boardrooms to the gritty, forgotten subway tunnels of a changing metropolis, this pacy page-turner keeps the adrenaline at an absolute boil. Published as a premium trade paperback by Grand Central Publishing, this blockbuster reimagining anchors a thrilling new era for a legendary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: Fans of high-octane vigilante action, gritty cyberpunk settings, and modern pulp fiction revivals; readers who enjoy fast-paced Patterson collaborations or high-concept sci-fi thrillers like the works of Blake Crouch or Richard K. Morgan; and book clubs exploring corporate power themes and classic hero tropes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Published 2021. This Edition 2022 by Little, Brown and Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiction \/ Mystery \u0026amp; Thriller \/ Sci-Fi Thrillers \/ Vigilante Noir \/ Time-Travel Crime Fiction \/ Dystopian Action Thrillers \/ Pulp Hero Reboots\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shopper Brian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478464270579,"sku":"202607120327ABB","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5722\/7507\/files\/1000019076.jpg?v=1792878050","url":"https:\/\/purpleslothmedia.com\/products\/the-shadow-james-patterson-brian-stitts-the-shadow-1","provider":"Purple Sloth Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}