"A brilliant yarn. This would make a great film... a very clever book"
Roger Phillips, BBC Radio.


Fact and fiction are interwined beautifully in this atmospheric thriller.
Kirwan incorporates a level of intricate historical detail that provides a stunning backdrop to this fantasy.
In the best sense, Shadowers Crossing is reminiscent of Phillip Pullman (His Dark Materials) and Kate Mosse (Labyrinth). Fans will find this an excellent read.
By Rolo Talmasi

"It's a really good story which grips your imagination and keeps you interested from beginning to end!"
Jane K, 14

"I really liked the way the novel touched on the spirit world but did not go over the top. Being set in a real place made the fantasy parts seem more realistic and believable and I learned a lot about the two periods in which the book was set."
DJMonks

"It's a book packed with history, magic, folklore and adventure. It kept me on the edge of my seat especially towards the end. I felt for the characters, especially Edgar and some of the episodes were very moving"
Samantha 16


"My wife and I enjoyed this book. I felt myself drawn to the characters and the events surrounding their lives. There is more than one theme and the story really worked not only as an historical adventure but also as a deep and thought-provoking examination of our place in the scheme of things. I would recommend this read to anyone who enjoys challenging fiction with a real message."
C.D.Wright


"Chris Kirwan has created a fine original work, which ably compares and contrasts two distinct eras of history.
His research has borne fruit in a storyline which is imaginative,atmospheric and compelling, especially in the final resolution.
Many readers will readily identify the setting of the plot, a fact which adds credibility to the tale and its colourful array of well drawn characters."
Phil Rigby