• In the Shadow of Truth

  • Shadow Series, Book 3
  • By: J.E. Leak
  • Narrated by: Abby Craden
  • Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)

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In the Shadow of Truth

By: J.E. Leak
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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She thought she wanted the truth. Now she’d give anything to forget it.

New OSS trainee Jenny Ryan is brimming with equal parts excitement and fear. She is one step closer to serving her country overseas, but when her ambition costs her dearly, she realizes the fight has come to her and love has turned to lies.

OSS instructor Kathryn Hammond is no stranger to sacrifice. But when doing her job means sending the woman she loves into the churn of war, her devotion to duty is tested like never before.

When shocking revelations and the cruel march of time threaten their love, will Kat and Jenny embrace the truth and find each other again before it’s too late?

In the Shadow of Truth is the third book in this lesbian historical fiction series. If you like secrets, spies, and love against all odds, you'll love this emotionally sweeping love story.

Buy In the Shadow of Truth and lose yourself in a spellbinding night of desire and intrigue today!

Note: As this is a series, listening to the books in order is recommended.

©2022 J.E. Leak (P)2023 J.E. Leak
  • Series: Shadow, Book 3
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: Romance

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An incredible book 3 in this series!

I enjoyed every moment of the WLW Casablanca series. JE Leak's writing is tremendous as she gives such depth and complexity to all her characters. My only regret is that book 4 isn't out yet. I was addicted the second I began listening. ABBY CRADEN IS ICONIC in her performance. THANK YOU JE LEAK AND ABBY CRADEN for sharing your brilliance with us! Bring on book 4 and Abby Craden better be on board😊.

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Extremely well crafted storylines with stellar writing and narration

Primo series! Read it starting with book one. The author is top notch and the narrator brings every book to life with the skill of 10 characters in one.

Really excellent - this is by far one of the best authors I have enjoyed in a long time. So skilled at the craft of writing.

Buy it and love it.

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Unbelievably Intense and suspenseful

This series has me riveted each page that I listen to. Abby Craden voice for all the characters for done. Her soft, smooth, sexy voice and then the other voices for the male characters. Wow! What an awesome job. This book brought out so much emotion- highs and lows and gut wrenching scenes. I can’t wait to listen to book four.

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Amazingly Wonderful Series!

A delicious story of intrigue interwoven with a tapestry of multiple layers and complexities of genuine love amongst vibrant characters as they fight for their lives, those they love and the soul of mankind. All brought to life by the best narrator in the business easily makes this my favorite book series ever; I look forward to the final book being released and narrated by Abby Craden with great anticipation.

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Amazing story

Absolutely love this series! The story is very well written and you feel like you are in the experience. Narration is excellent as always from AC. Can’t wait for the next book!

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Tough listen but worth every second.

In the third book of this excellent series J.E.Leak has written Kat’s story. Starting with the searing prelude to book one, Kat’s “truth” is incredibly hard to read and yes her betrayal’s are unforgivable in any other context. That said, as a special forces combat veteran, it’s a miracle that she has not already surrendered to her demons.

Jenny is a hero in this tale who reminds me of the videos made by Army and Marine Corps spouses declaring their “war” to save their spouses from PTSD. This will be a hard story to finish but I can’t think of two characters so deserving of grace.

Finally, thank you Abbie Craden for bringing this story to life. Your performance helped bring emotional clarity to essential truth of this story.

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I'm not sure if the plot got lost

*some spoilers!* i enjoyed books 1 and 2, but I really got annoyed with book 3. The constant self-pity of Katherine and everything had to be Jenny's fault, and never Katherine's fault was annoying. I was also bewildered how it was always Jenny who had to fix a relationship regardless of how Katherine's character was developed. A letter? really? That was the only explanation that she tried to make a relationship work? the story was also a bit confusing with time changes at random times, and also, i felt the story lost its path. it felt rushed. the death of the main villain was picking up in books 1 and 2, and all of a sudden, in book 3 with no build-up, we find out in a newspaper.... i'm not sure if I want to keep on with this character development of Katherine. i can really tell the author puts a lot of emphasis on this character, and everything is about her. it's a nevet ending internal struggle w her that iy is utterly tiring to listen to.

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You’ll listen again and again!

Smart writing with a story to keep us thoroughly engaged! And of course Abby Craden brings the characters to life like few others can. Her sultry voice is perfect for Kathryn’s character. I can hardly wait for book 4! I am definitely following this Author to see what she brings us next after this series!

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A Worthy Addition to an Exciting Series

Despite its length, despite (or possibly because) my vacillating disgust for the MC, Kathryn Hammond, In the Shadow of Truth kept me engrossed in the ongoing saga of Jenny & Kat.

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Great Book

All Shadow books have been great but this one hit it out of the park. Another A 1 performance by Abby Craden. Can’t wait for next installment.

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