The Shadow Side

By: Linda Castillo

Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee

There is a dark side to every passion....

Cases of random violence have erupted across the country - murderous acts committed by previously non-violent people. Detective Adam Boedecker, grieving brother to one of the suicide-murderers, has discovered that all the suspects had taken a new breakthrough anti-depressant, Valazine.

Elizabeth Barnes has devoted her heart and soul to pharmaceutical research. She's at the top of her game and slated to be awarded top honors for her latest breakthrough drug. Until a detective contacts her about a recent wave of homicides.

At first, Eli dismisses it as the wild accusations of a grieving, burnt-out cop. But after another mysterious death, and some investigating of her own, Eli realizes that this intense, driven man may be the only one who can stop the killings...and save her from the dark side of her work.

©2003 Linda Castillo (P)2019 Tantor

Great story

Held my interest and very well told. Loved listening on Audible. Great details and narrated very well.

Not horrible…

Personal, I prefer the Kate Burkholder series, however, this time out trying something new by a well like author, didn’t hit the mark. Admittedly, the sex scenes were done very well (!!) but the character’s dialogue through most of the book sounded like it belonged in a fraught romance novel. Just wasn’t working for me here…
Also, I wasn’t in love with the narration- I felt that her intention was good— but it all sounded a bit hokey. I’m not saying I would t try another stand alone novel by this author, but I am still waiting for the next in the Amish series .

Not your usual Linda Castillo

Narrator was breathy. Maybe 2 narrators, one female, one male. Too much detail. Could have been more concise.

Not very good

I was expecting the equivalent of the Kate Burkholder books but this doesn’t compare. Way too much drama but that might be the narrator as well as the author. I couldn’t wait for it to be over with.

Good book and good story

I enjoyed the book and story but was glad I was listening instead of reading. Seemed quite long.