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In the Shadow Garden

By: Liz Parker
Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Xe Sands, Patrick Zeller, Christian Drerup, Nancy Linari
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Publisher's summary

The richly atmospheric and luminous debut about three generations of women whose magic is as much a part of life as love, death, and the rich, dark earth beneath their feet—perfect for fans of Practical Magic and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe.

There’s something magical about Yarrow, Kentucky. The three empathic witches of the Haywood family are known for their shadow garden—from strawberries that taste like chocolate to cherry tomatoes imbued with the flavors of basil and oregano. Their magic can cure any heartache, and the fruits of their garden bring a special quality to the local bourbon distillery. On one day every year, a shot of Bonner bourbon will make your worst memory disappear. But the Haywoods will never forget the Bonners’ bitter betrayal.

Twenty years ago, the town gave up more than one memory; they forgot an entire summer. One person died. One person disappeared. And no one has any recollection of either.

As events from that fateful summer start to come to light, there must be a reckoning between the rival Haywood and Bonner families. But untangling the deep roots of this town’s terrible secrets will expose more than they could ever imagine about love, treachery, and the true nature of their power.

©2022 Liz Parker (P)2022 Forever

Critic reviews

"The perfect blend of magic and mystery.”—Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author

“This beautiful, remarkable book drew me in deep with its rich, soulful atmosphere and intriguing story. Imbued with a fascinating, wonderfully unique magic, and with relationships that feel really authentic, it is at once dreamlike and genuine. In the Shadow Garden is a powerful debut and a true gift for anyone who loves a mix of witchiness, mystery, and romance.”—India Holton, author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches"

"In the Shadow Garden is an enchanting tale of witchery and wonder, of herbs and whisky, and especially of the persuasive magic of memory. A delightful debut!"—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

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If you love Magic or Love stories or a Good Mystery, this is for you!!

I cannot express enough how much I loved this book! It has it all…a beautiful love story, with heartbreak, drama and mystery, then add in the magic and then another mystery or three shrouded in betrayal!

In the Shadow Garden is an easy read, or listen. It’s packed with enough details to keep you guessing. I thought I knew what was happening, and then I didn’t. I love that in a story. The witch in me loves the magic involved, and who doesn’t love a happy ending?!?

With multiple narrators, the audiobook is much more intriguing than most I have listened to, and it helps you immerse yourself into the characters, their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I cried more than once!

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Very fun read. It was light and fun, full of magic. It was a great summer read.

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I like this story, but more at the end, for me it was a little bit too confusing, I use Audible and the different voices through out the chapters made the story more confusing to me. I think is maybe better to buy the actual book.

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Cozy, fun, and magical family drama

Audio production was great! Enjoyed all of the voice actors and that helped to differentiate between the characters. Listened to the story all in one day. The mystery was compelling and the setting was very cozy. Some funny parts even had me laughing out loud.

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loved it!

This book was so well written that I couldn't stop listening! I managed to finish the book in one very long workday! The story feels so unique to me, and of course, I'm a sucker for both drama and mysteries, so this book was perfect for me! I highly recommend that if you're into witchcraft, mysteries, and romance, you check out this book!

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