When a Vietnam vet turned lawyer embarks with his clients on a high-stakes quest for justice, he encounters explosive conflict, a dash of romance, and the moral complexities of revenge. The result is an exhilarating thriller that blends the intrigue of a Caribbean treasure hunt with electrifying action and historical insight.

Dan Mayland, author of The Colonel’s Mistake

In parts treasure hunt, high seas adventure, legal drama, and armed conflict, Shadow Islands launches an exciting ride from the political intrigue of the Iran-Contra affair. CWP Jones delivers his thoroughly engaging tale with intelligent prose, dry wit, and exotic flights of imagination. A debut novel not to be missed!

V.S. Kemanis, author of Power Blind

With stops in Belize, Miami and obscure parts of the Caribbean, a lawyer’s pursuit of justice and revenge leads to the Shadow Islands. Along the way, we’re treated to a compelling plot and captivating characters, leavened with humanity and humor.

Bill Sonn, author of Something Like Treason

"Shadow Islands will engage thriller and suspense readers with a powerful story that opens with the specter of an escape from a remote Caribbean island which served as a clandestine base for remote operations...
CWP Jones crafts the vivid story of a Vietnam vet/lawyer who becomes embroiled in an ultimate quest for justice that reflects his own uncertain moral and ethical quandaries about the war and its aftermath...
Thriller fans will find the plot immersive from the start with its oblique mention of bodies, high-level probes, and hiding. These elements would have created interesting reading in and of themselves - but what really makes Shadow Islands sizzle with action and intrigue are the conundrums which arise to test not only problem-solving abilities, but motivations for seeking either the truth or revenge...
Filled with a you-are-here immediacy and exciting clashes, Shadow Islands is a powerful read not easily forgotten." - Midwest Book Review

"LOVED IT! - CWP Jones' Shadow Islands follows Mick Morkan, a lawyer embroiled in a high-stakes case that involves ex-CIA agents and reeks of corruption at the highest levels... Shadow Islands builds up slowly. This helps the reader familiarize themselves with the story world, and interact with the characters, especially while the characters are still in their comfort zone... What makes this book an interesting read is the story world and the characters. Since it's about lawyers and law, Jones invigorates the plot with the elaborate language of the legal profession. Yes, guns are fired, and pirates show up, but the lawyers still behave themselves, agreeing to negotiate their way out when they run out of options... Fans of legal dramas will enjoy this read, as will those who appreciate military fiction." - Reedys, Discovery, Kennedy Odindo