We Solve Murders · Book 2
We Chase Shadows
The case file
Amy, Rosie and Steve return for a case stretching from the Italian hills to Palm Springs and Barcelona.
The 30-second verdict
Read after We Solve Murders; the returning trio is the point of the journey.
A body outside an Italian villa sends Amy, Rosie and Steve after a killer across Europe and America.
Can I start here? Not recommended. It is a new case, but the trio and their bonds are established in We Solve Murders.
Who will enjoy it
For readers already fond of the cast
Best for readers who prefer a faster, international mystery with a compact central trio.
Tone & themes
Fast, funny and far-ranging
Family, trust and reinvention underpin a more mobile adventure, while the humour remains distinctly Osman.
Listening note
Nicola Walker
The English recording is unabridged. Narrators and availability can differ across languages and Audible marketplaces.
Spoiler-free companion
Inside this case
A globe-spanning second case with danger moving closer to home.
- Key locations
- Italy · Palm Springs · Barcelona · Steve’s village pub
- Characters in the case file
- Steve · Amy · Rosie
- Themes
- Loyalty · Hidden identities · Family · Pursuit
Reader profile
What kind of case is it?
Content notes
- Murder, pursuit and violent threat
- Criminal deception
- Details may change before publication
These are brief, spoiler-light signposts rather than an exhaustive content-warning database.
Formats & languages
How else can I read or listen?
Penguin lists print, ebook and audio editions. This guide currently records 1 known audio recording in English. Exact formats, covers and availability vary by country.
While you read
Three things to notice
- How familiar relationships are tested by a second case
- The contrast between glamorous destinations and Steve’s village pub
- Which identities and loyalties appear least certain
Reading-group file
Three spoiler-free questions
- Which setting creates the strongest atmosphere?
- How has the trio changed since their first case?
- Where does the story most effectively hide danger in plain sight?
Quick answers
Frequently asked
Does this book solve its central mystery?
Yes. It is part of an ongoing character series, but the principal case is designed as a complete novel.
Should I read the series in order?
Not recommended. It is a new case, but the trio and their bonds are established in We Solve Murders.
Are translated audiobooks available?
No translated audio recording has yet been verified in this catalogue. Availability may still differ by country.
Available recordings
English
- Narrator
- Nicola Walker
- Audible marketplace
- UK
- Listing status
- Exact listing linked
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