The Stranger at the Door

Billy Jo McCabe Mystery, Book 6

By: Lorhainne Eckhart

Narrated by: Leo Jones

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's Summary

She knocked on his door. He never should have answered.

As newly appointed chief of police, Mark Friessen is settling into his small-town role when he uncovers the twisted tale of a woman forced to marry the man who killed her family.

When the woman goes looking for help, knocking on his door, Mark and Billy Jo are thrust into a web of lies that tests their own complex relationship, as they discover secrets in the couple’s shadowy past that could drive a wedge between them for good.

Mark and Billy Jo are continuing to learn the hard way that stepping on the wrong toes could have serious consequences. Thrust into the center of a dangerous and bizarre case, they have to face their own doubts about each other, and soon, they may wish this woman had never knocked on Mark’s door.

©2021 Lorhainne Ekelund (P)2021 Lorhainne Ekelund

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Great Read

The Stranger at the Door (Billy Jo McCabe Mystery #6) was a great read by Lorhainne Eckhart. Mark Friessen is the newly appointed chief of police. He is settling into his new role when he uncovers the story of a woman forced to marry the man that killed her family. She knocks on Mark’s door looking for help. Mark and Billy Jo find themselves in a web of lies that test their complex relationship. I enjoyed reading this book and cant wait to read more by the author.

New Police Chief

Mark is newly appointed Police Chief, he and social worker Billy Jo are trying to navigate a relationship/not dating. They are interrupted when a young girl of sixteen comes to her door and accuses her husband of killing her parents and forcing her to marry him. They have two children, it does not sit well with either Mark or Billy Jo.

Billy Jo believes the girl is lying, but Mark will investigate being the person he is. The next day the husband shows up and tells him he knew his wife went to see him. Tells him of the deal he had with the former Police Chief. As more and more information comes to light, it could Mark's job in jeopardy not really realizing what the scope of what he is dealing with.

Policing and Corruption in a Small Town

I was intrigued by this story about a sheriff and a social worker in a small town.
When a young girl shows up on their doorstep with a tragic story one evening, the fallout turns everything topsy turvy.
It's hard to tell who are the villains and who are the heroes (beyond the obvious of the two main characters). Maybe that's because when it comes right down to it, there aren't any good guys in this one, and the surprises are kind of expected. None the less, the tale does take some interesting twists and turns and there are enough "hooray for the good guys" moments to make it worthwhile.
I liked it, and might even have a look at some more of the series.

Troubled teenager manipulated young marriage

Damaged teenage marriage jealousy abuse of power what is true and what is false danger trouble keeping relationships going

Never answer the door to a stranger

Whoah. Never answer the door to a stranger. You just never know where it might lead. A thirteen-year-old bride. A sixteen-year-old who wants to leave her husband. Also that he killed her parents. What is the truth? A fixer. A possessive husband. Tales. A hole getting deeper. Great story.