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When Shadows Fall

Dr. Samantha Owens, Book 3

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When Shadows Fall

By: J. T. Ellison
Narrated by: Joyce Bean
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Dear Dr. Owens,

If you are reading this letter, I am dead and I would be most grateful if you could solve my murder… Forensic pathologist Dr. Samantha Owens thought life was finally returning to normal after she suffered a terrible personal loss. Settling into her new job at Georgetown University, the illusion is shattered when she receives a disturbing letter from a dead man imploring her to solve his murder. There's only one catch. Timothy Savage's death was so obviously the suicide of a demented individual that the case has been closed. When Sam learns Savage left a will requesting she autopsy his body, she feels compelled to look into the case. Sam's own postmortem discovers clear signs that Savage was indeed murdered. And she finds DNA from a kidnapped child whose remains were recovered years earlier. The investigation takes Sam into the shadows of a 20-year-old mystery that must be solved to determine what really happened to Timothy Savage. Nothing about the case makes sense but it is clear someone is unwilling to let anyone, especially Samantha Owens, discover the truth.

©2014 J. T. Ellison (P)2014 Tantor Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Crime Mystery Murder Suspense Fiction Detective Women's Fiction

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"[Ellison's] ability to neatly tie together the mysterious clues helps make this a standout in the romantic thriller subgenre." ( Publishers Weekly Starred Review)
Suspenseful Plot • Likeable Characters • Tight Writing • Unexpected Twists • Broad Vocabulary

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I'm a long time fan of JT Ellison's work. Her characters are interesting, well developed, but not "perfect" (I find perfect protagonists really annoying).

"When Shadow" Falls is the third Samantha Owens novel. Unlike many "series" novels, one could pick this one up as a stand alone and thoroughly enjoy the read. There are a few minor spoilers, but again, unlike many "series" novels, one could read this third book and then pick up the previous two without feeling cheated.

Ms. Ellison's writing is tight, her vocabulary broad (but not gratuitously so), and her characters likeable. Her first novels were very well written but she seems to be growing as a novelist. When Shadow Falls was my favorite thus far, in fact it was so good, I listened to it in a day. You won't want to put this one down.)

Romance fans take note: while this book is published by MIRA (a division of Harlequin), it's not your mother's romance novel. There's a smidge of romance, but mostly it's suspense, suspense, suspense.

Joyce Bean was excellent with the delivery of the story

Another Good Installment To The Series

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I loved it...I never can stop listening....I finish quickly! I always want to know what is going to happen next and I never can figure out the story line! I love that about the book!

I love Samantha Owens!!!

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This began like a story that has all disputing characters which brought nothing but very bad case of cult and their wicked Deeds. The many kidnapping of beautiful girls from their own home and were sexully absurd by men who did their evil works.

When Shadows Fall Book 4

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hope to hear more of the books by this aurhor. very suspenseful. I liked the book

like it listen to it twice..love all of the books

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hate to say it but JT is getting formulaic....a sprinkle of this and a spoonful of that, stir up the plot and you've got another JT Elliison romantic mystery thriller....; not too hot, not too cold, but just right for those who adore her.

Good chic lit

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