Review by Marlene Engel
Shadow
Cove, Washington, is the kind of town everyone dreams about—quaint streets,
lush forests, good neighbors. That’s what Sarah thinks as she settles into life
with her new husband, Dr. Johnny McDonald. But all too soon she discovers an
undercurrent of deception. And one October evening when Johnny is away, sudden
tragedy destroys Sarah’s happiness.
Dazed
and stricken with grief, she and Johnny begin to rebuild their shattered lives.
As she picks up the pieces of her broken home, Sarah discovers a shocking
secret that forces her to doubt everything she thought was true—about her
neighbors, her friends, and even her marriage. With each stunning revelation,
Sarah must ask herself, Can we
ever really know the ones we love?
Set in Shadow Cove, Washington children’s book
author Sarah and her husband Johnny enjoy their small town. Until one night when tragedy strikes and will
change the course of their lives forever.
As Sarah tries to mend their uprooted lives, she comes across secrets
and lies that has her questioning everything that she thought to be true. Even to the point of wondering if her own
husband is who she has always thought he was.
There’s nothing like a good mystery to keep you on
your toes. The author’s attention to
detail, captivating story-line and character development was impeccable. The second you think you have it figured out,
another twist is thrown at you. A
fast-paced, quick read. But one you
definitely don’t want to miss!
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About the
Author:
A. J. Banner grew up reading Agatha Christie, Daphne du
Maurier, and other masters of love and mystery. She enjoyed sneaking thrillers
from her parents' library, which gave her excellent fodder for her first novel
of psychological suspense, The Good Neighbor. Born in India and raised in North
America, she always dreamed of writing gripping stories in which nothing is
what it seems. She's hard at work on her next novel in her home office
overlooking a Pacific Northwest forest.
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