What Lies Behind

Dr. Samantha Owens, Book 4

De: J. T. Ellison

Narrado por: Joyce Bean

When Dr. Samantha Owens's homicide detective friend, Darren Fletcher, invites her to look over the evidence of a routine police investigation, she jumps at the chance and immediately realizes the crime scene has been staged. What seems to be a clear case of murder/suicide - a crime of passion - is anything but....

As Fletch and Sam try to understand what and who they are dealing with, they are summoned to a meeting at the State Department. High-level officials are interested in what they know and seem to be keeping secrets of their own. It's up to Sam and Fletch to uncover what lies behind the deception as the threat of bioterrorism is exposed, and her boyfriend, Xander Whitfield, may be in the line of fire.

©2015 J.T. Ellison (P)2015 Tantor

What Lies Behind (Dr. Samantha Owens Book 4)

I do say that this book have thoroughly giving such enjoy all of the Samantha Owens books, this one is my favorite to date. I loved everything about this book. As usual, it was great to read about Sam and Xander, and they were given a great storyline. The story was fast-paced and had lots of action. I really liked the way the storylines with Sam and Xander connected and came together at the end. I enjoyed the direction that things went with Sam's career, and it was great to have her working with Baldwin and the FBI, as well as with Fletcher. I also enjoyed seeing the glimpse of Taylor Jackson in this one. When Sam Owen's sleep is disturbed due to sirens and police activity in her neighborhood, it isn't long before she is involved in the investigation. What first appears to be a murder/suicide attempt where the perpetrator survived becomes more complicated when it is found that the victim is a deep undercover FBI agent who also works with the CIA. As Sam investigates with Fletcher, who is sent in as the homicide detective by Washington, D.C., a tale of possible bioterrorism begins to emerge. This was a very exciting story, and it kept me engrossed. I loved the characters, both the main and secondary ones. I really like the direction the author is taking the series so far, and I really hope we don't have to wait long for the next book. I am very anxious to see where the author goes with the dangling threads from this book.

Complex and exciting

This was a page turner, can't wait til next one. Readers will be engaged chapter by chapter

Best Of The Series

See Wayne’s review, as he is very qualified to give his opinion and never steers you wrong. I have books 1 and two and this book has the multiple stories going on like book 2. You have to concentrate a little bit on this one as there are two female character stories being told. I have become a fan of Narrator Joyce Bean. Do not miss Sandra Brown’s witness with Miss Bean narrating, it is wonderful. Also, Tami Hoag‘s still waters. Ms Bean does an outstanding job reading it.
Were my comments of help?

Great Story line

Would you consider the audio edition of What Lies Behind to be better than the print version?

Just enjoy listening instead of reading, because I can do other things at the same time.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and on going plot, hopefully she keeps adding to this series.

Which scene was your favorite?

Of course the end when justice is obtained.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, if I had the time.

Another Strong Entry in the Samantha Owens Series

This series is good because of the strong cast of characters, including Dr. Owens herself.

The series is set sometimes in Tennessee and sometimes, like this one, in Washington DC.

The men are all really macho and Sam is both beautiful and brilliant, as you would expect in this series. But the plot is good and the violence isn't particularly graphic.