“The Shepard will not lead you astray but down a path of horror, chills, suspense, great characters and an equally fantastic story line! I plan to keep a very close watch on Mr. Cross and what he comes out with next.”
“If you like a scary thriller with lots of action, check it out.”
“A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds.”
– Andrew Gross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Reckless and Don’t Look Twice
“Silence of the Lambs meets The Bourne Identity”
– Brian S. Wheeler, author of Mr. Hancock’s Signature
“The Shepherd is an intense novel that will have you locking your windows and doors, installing a safe room and taking Ambien so you can sleep through the night after finishing. Ethan Cross opens up the mind of a serial killer, exposes you to it, and leaves you with years of therapy bills. But this thrill-ride is worth every penny.”
– Jeremy Robinson, author of Pulse and Instinct
“The Shepherd is a superbly crafted thriller skillfully delving into the twisted mind of a psychopath and the tormented soul of the man destined to bring him down. Ethan Cross weaves a tale so chilling, I was afraid to turn out the lights. Highly recommended!”
– D.B. Henson, bestselling author of Deed to Death
“In The Shepherd, Ethan Cross has penned a taut, violent and relentless nightmare designed to prey on a reader’s darkest fears. Not for the faint of heart!”
– A.J. Hartley, bestselling author of What Time Devours and Act of Will.
“The Shepherd is a thrill ride that takes off from page one, with plenty of twists and turns that do not come to a halt until the final page. Once I started reading, I really couldn't put this book down. I found myself reading it while doing everyday things like sitting at my kitchen table having my breakfast or sitting in my car waiting for my kids to get out of school.”
“The twists and turns of this intricately plotted novel will keep readers on their toes and flipping pages furiously.”
“The Shepherd is a nice twist on the familiar serial killer genre, bringing loads of surprises and twists around every corner…. All in all, this a solid debut for Ethan Cross, an author who looks to have a bright future in the thriller genre.”
“This is a excellent example of the action-thriller genre! Ethan Cross is very adept at creating interesting characters that make you think and want to keep reading…. I definitely recommend this book!”
“This was a great book that had me on the edge of my seat. Many times I was in complete shock as to what was happening…. You don’t want to miss this book!!”
“This powerful thriller keeps the pace at a rapid fire. Once I started reading, it was difficult to put the book down…. It is a must-have for the action and thriller fan, and a great addition to any library. The Shepherd is full of surprises to the very end — you won’t be disappointed and you won’t see it coming.”
“I VERY highly recommend this book! It is very well written and the story is unique and full of fabulous twists! The characters are really great. I hated and feared the villain, and I rooted for the hero and loved his character! I was truly amazed by all the twists and I couldn’t help but think about the wonderful author. Fabulous story and fantastic writing, but dude, seriously twisted! LOL! I supposed that’s why this book was right up my alley because I love a good dark & twisty novel! I absolutely cannot wait to see what’s next from this author! I certainly hope we can look forward to more! This fan will be standing in line for more!”
“I highly recommend reading this book if you are looking for a fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns and a truly terrifying villain with perverse perversions.”
– Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews
“There's something for everyone in The Shepherd and it is the perfect read for anyone who likes murder, mayhem and mischief and the occasional bend of the rules.”
“If you are a fan of suspense you should definitely pick this up.”
