kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
When Shadows Fall is another riveting novel in J.T. Ellison's spectacular series starring forensic pathologist Dr. Samantha Owens. Unable to resist a dead man's request to investigate his murder, Sam uncovers perplexing information that leads back to a long closed kidnapping case. The subsequent investigation takes many startling twists and turns and exposes a shocking secret that someone will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
When Shadows Fall opens with Sam happily settled into her new life with ex-Army Ranger Zander Whitfield and her new career as head of the Forensic Pathology department at Georgetown University. With her classes due to begin in a few days, Sam is beginning to have a few reservations about giving up law enforcement and a surprising offer to become an FBI consultant is weighing heavily on her mind. The arrival of the letter from Timothy Savage is an unwelcome reminder of what Sam has left behind and at first she refuses to become involved with his case. But the murder of Savage's attorney piques her curiosity, and with the help of Xander and DC Detective (and close friend) Darren "Fletch" Fletcher, Sam delves a little deeper into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The trio have barely begun looking into Savage's death when a young girl is kidnapped and Fletch is a paired up with FBI agent Jordan Blake to find the missing girl. Evidence from the Savage death leads back to a similar kidnapping years earlier and it soon becomes clear that present day events are somehow linked to this previously solved kidnapping. The trail takes them back to this long ago investigation and with a young girl's life hanging in the balance, Sam, Xander and Fletch are frantically trying to fit the puzzling clues together.
When Shadows Fall is a fascinating and action filled thriller that is quite compelling. Intriguing chapters from an unknown person's point of view add a sense of urgency to an already suspense laden storyline. Flashbacks offer chilling insight into a seemingly unrelated series of murders and the divergent story arcs begin to converge into a plausible scenario that is quite chilling.
Once again, J.T. Ellison provides readers a fresh and unique mystery that is infinitely fascinating but impossible to solve. Although it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend all of the novels in this incredible series.
When Shadows Fall is another riveting novel in J.T. Ellison's spectacular series starring forensic pathologist Dr. Samantha Owens. Unable to resist a dead man's request to investigate his murder, Sam uncovers perplexing information that leads back to a long closed kidnapping case. The subsequent investigation takes many startling twists and turns and exposes a shocking secret that someone will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
When Shadows Fall opens with Sam happily settled into her new life with ex-Army Ranger Zander Whitfield and her new career as head of the Forensic Pathology department at Georgetown University. With her classes due to begin in a few days, Sam is beginning to have a few reservations about giving up law enforcement and a surprising offer to become an FBI consultant is weighing heavily on her mind. The arrival of the letter from Timothy Savage is an unwelcome reminder of what Sam has left behind and at first she refuses to become involved with his case. But the murder of Savage's attorney piques her curiosity, and with the help of Xander and DC Detective (and close friend) Darren "Fletch" Fletcher, Sam delves a little deeper into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The trio have barely begun looking into Savage's death when a young girl is kidnapped and Fletch is a paired up with FBI agent Jordan Blake to find the missing girl. Evidence from the Savage death leads back to a similar kidnapping years earlier and it soon becomes clear that present day events are somehow linked to this previously solved kidnapping. The trail takes them back to this long ago investigation and with a young girl's life hanging in the balance, Sam, Xander and Fletch are frantically trying to fit the puzzling clues together.
When Shadows Fall is a fascinating and action filled thriller that is quite compelling. Intriguing chapters from an unknown person's point of view add a sense of urgency to an already suspense laden storyline. Flashbacks offer chilling insight into a seemingly unrelated series of murders and the divergent story arcs begin to converge into a plausible scenario that is quite chilling.
Once again, J.T. Ellison provides readers a fresh and unique mystery that is infinitely fascinating but impossible to solve. Although it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend all of the novels in this incredible series.
les3098's review against another edition
5.0
when shadows fall
jT ellison rocked my world with all of the twists and turns of this book. This book was so character driven. I loved it
jT ellison rocked my world with all of the twists and turns of this book. This book was so character driven. I loved it
shahrun's review against another edition
5.0
Another exciting, edge of my seat read from the amazing JT Ellison! How does she do it? So many threads, expertly woven together, but keeping you guessing the whole time. Wow! Please write some more soon.
imzadirose's review against another edition
2.0
Not one of Ellison's better ones. I can read the most gruesome serial killer stuff but don't want anything to do with it when it comes to things (not death) with babies.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Man, this book was fantastic! There was so much going on, and it was incredible! Some hard topics are dealt with in this book, like child abduction and rape, murder, and cults, or NRM's! Loved this book, and I can't wait to read more!
robinhigdon's review against another edition
2.0
this one seems to stretch the probability too much for my patience and the timing of action and characters does not always fit.
theas1a4f5's review against another edition
4.0
It looks like I started with book three of the series but it was really good and I enjoyed the characters so I plan to get 1 & 2. I really couldn't put it down even coming into it with no history as he fills in just enough back story to provide context.
imzadirose's review against another edition
2.0
Not one of Ellison's better ones. I can read the most gruesome serial killer stuff but don't want anything to do with it when it comes to things (not death) with babies.
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