SHADOWED WITNESS
by Angela Carlisle
July 7 - August 1, 2025 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
THE SECRETS OF KINCAID
A haunting attack. A killer in the shadows. A protective love.
Murder--that's what photographer Allye Jessup knows she witnessed as she departed her studio one evening. Waking with bruises on her neck and a foggy memory, she believes she survived an attack, but everyone seems to think she simply sustained a head injury from falling down the stairs outside her studio. Plagued by an undiagnosed health condition, she is torn between the haunting reality of what she may have seen and the possibility that her mind is playing tricks on her.
Without proof the other victim ever existed, Detective Eric Thornton can hardly declare the area a murder scene. Still, he adds Allye's report to his already full caseload. But when new evidence surfaces to support her claims, Eric must stay one step ahead of a ruthless killer and uncover the truth before the suspect closes in on Allye again.
Praise for Angela Carlisle:
"Fans of romantic suspense, add Angela Carlisle to your must-read list!"
~ Lynn H. Blackburn, bestselling and award-winning author
"Make room on your shelves--this is a keeper!"
~ Jaime Jo Wright, bestselling author on Secondary Target
"Surprising twists and unfolding mysteries kept me turning pages until the end."
~ Jerusha Agen author of the Guardians Unleashed series on Secondary Target
My Review:
I liked this inspirational romantic suspense that centered around Allye and the believably of the incidents she reported to the police. Others being so critical of what she was sure she saw made her a very vulnerable character. Police detective Eric was a flawed hero. I was disappointed he did not believe Allye and consider her in danger but that made for more suspense later on. Eric did come through as a hero in the secondary plot of the boys needing help after their mother died.
I found it interesting that Allye had so many physical and psychological issues. I had suspicions of what was going on so the ending was not a surprise. While there were clues leading to the identity of the villain too there was a twist at the end and plenty of suspense.
This is a good inspirational romantic suspense with relatable characters, a good mystery plot and a good faith message. While it is the second in a series, it reads well on its own.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
You can read my review of the first book in this series, Secondary Target.
Book Details:
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Published by: Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date: July 1, 2025
Number of Pages: 336
ISBN: 9780764242519 (ISBN10: 0764242512)
Series: The Secrets of Kincaid, Book 2 (Amazon | Goodreads)
Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub | Baker Book House
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Author Bio:
Angela Carlisle resides in the hills of northern Kentucky and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Christian PEN. Angela’s debut novel, Secondary Target, was a Parable Weekly top seller and was included in the Library Journal Stars So Far listing. Angela is an editor by day and prefers to spend her free time reading, baking, and drinking ridiculous quantities of hot tea.
Catch Up With Angela Carlisle:
AngelaCarlisle.com
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Facebook - @AngelaCarlisle.Writer
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(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
This sounds like a good one. I'm wishing I had time to read it now. It will go on my wish list.
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