Rising Shadows is the second book in the urban fantasy series Sam Adams, written by Daniel Meyer; Credible Threats surprised me for the good, so I was really keen to pick this second book. A sequel that ups the pace and gives us some of the most memorable scenes in the series, showing Daniel's ability to craft great battles while keeping the clarity (ordered chaos I call it).

Her girlfriend, Abby, was murdered; and Sam's memories of that day seem to have been magically erased, hiding from Sam many answers to her death. A new threat to Williamsport has appeared, a dark necromancer that might have a relation with Abby's murderer; when the undead threat to destroy Williamsport, Sam will be forced to create an unstable alliance with the powerful people of Williamsport and the police, the same people he suspects involved with Abby's death.

Second book, but the same Sam Adams we loved in the first one; however, this time he's in a more difficult situation, as fighting against the necromancer will require of him to collaborate with the police, where he suspects there is a mole passing information. With the help of his familiar, he will start a metaphorical journey to regain those memories of Abby's last day, discovering a terrifying prophecy that might be related to her death.

In comparison with the first book, we have a more spectacular plot, with Meyer having much confidence to pull great battle scenes (the great finale is simply outstanding), raising the tension at many moments, but still keeping some humoristic gags that help alleviate it. Sam is a bit more confidence on his powers, and that allows him to play as hero, even at the expense of putting himself at risk (and let me assure, making his parents suffer). 

Rising Shadows takes what I loved from Credible Threats, and makes it better; and sets up all for the next instalment(s) in the series, where Abby's prophecy will surely win more relevance. An excellent series if you love urban fantasy, fast paced and well written.