The Shadow of the Wind - The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 1 (Paperback)

'Shadow is the real deal, a novel full of cheesy splendour and creaking trapdoors, a novel where even the subplots have subplots. One gorgeous read.' - Stephen King

'An instant classic.' - The Daily Telegraph

 A Sunday Times bestseller and chosen for the Richard & Judy book club.

'Part gothic mystery, past ribald comedy, part political thriller, part Borgesian parable, and all marvellous.' - The Sunday Times

'A hymn of praise to all the joys of reading.' - The Independent 

'A magical tale.'  - Cecilia Ahern

'One of those rare novels that combine brilliant plotting with sublime writing.' - The Sunday Times

'Gripping and instantly atmospheric.' - The Mail on Sunday

'A book lover's dream.' - The Times

'Irresistibly readable...Walk down any street in Zafon's Barcelona and you'll glimpse the shades of the past and the secrets of the present.' - The Guardian

'Diabolically good.' - Elle

'This gripping novel has the feel of a gothic ghost story complete with crumbling, ivy-covered mansions, gargoyles and dank prison cells... this is just the sort of literary mystery that would have found favour with Wilkie Collins.' - Daily Mail

'A deeply satisfying, rich, full read.' - The Sunday Telegraph

'A page-turning exploration of obsession in literature and love.' - The Sunday Express

'An astounding critical success. There's an intricate plot, a gothic atmosphere and an elusive quest, as well as murders, intrigue and star-crossed lovers.' - The Guardian