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Shadows in the Mirror (Thorndike Christian Mystery)

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Multi-published author Linda Hall pens her first Romantic Suspense title, Shadows in the Mirror where we join Marylee Simson after she's moved back to what she thinks is her home town of Burlington to learn more about her past.

As a young child, Marylee's parents died in a mysterious car accident and she relocated to Portland, Or with her Aunt Rose who had until the day she died, remained secretive about the details of the accident. So secretive and worried that someone might be after Marylee, that she warned her never to return to Burlington, no matter what.

Needing to discover who she really is, Marylee ignores Aunt Rose's advice and moves to Burlington where she takes over the local craft shop. With only one clue in her possession, a photo of her parents, she also begins her search for the truth behind their death and clues to her heritage. Marylee starts her search by showing the picture to local residents setting off a chain reaction that ends with Marylee's very life in danger. Still, Marylee persists and gains the help of photographer Evan Baxter who she reluctantly falls for along the journey of discovery.

A huge fan of Linda Hall's work, I was uncertain why she would want to branch out in her writing when I'd already enjoyed all of her published novels. I said to myself when the book arrived, "Why, Linda? Why change a good thing?" Still, I put aside my skepticism over her change and read the book as I would any other of her works.

And I'm glad I did. In Shadows in the Mirror, Hall has done an excellent job or marrying her skills in character development and suspenseful plots with a strong romance element. Shadows in the Mirror provided me with a fast moving, yet intriguing mystery to keep me reading until the very last page and yet provided just the right amount of romance to satisfy the Romantic Suspense reader but not overpower the work for others.

So, I say to Linda, it's okay if you chose to change, even without asking me, LOL, and I say to the readers, if you love Romantic Suspense, with the October release of Shadows in the Mirror you have cause to celebrate, as another strong Romantic Suspense author has been added to the must read list.

A little slow getting going, but it picked up and kept me guessing as to who done it. Very good read.

Having read so many Linda Hall's mysteries, I immediately gobbled up Shadows in the Mirror! I loved it. It was a smooth read, perfect for a winter's day. It had wonderful suspense, touching romance and an intriguing plot to wrap it all up. I hear Linda Hall is coming out with some more Love Inspired romances. I can hardly wait!
BP

A romance novel that I wouldn't be ashamed of if my daughter got ahold of it. Well written and easy to read. A great rainy day book.

Linda Hall is a very good author and her books are done sort of locally, in Maine and Vermont. (I live in NH and have been to both states.)

There wasn't a lot of fluff in this story and there was nothing boring. Definitely a quick read.

Marylee discovers some strange things about her past. She isn't even sure who she really is. The more she tries to discover the truth, the more oddities she uncovers. Can she trust a particular friend or is he/she in on it as well?

You Must read all the suspense "Mirror" Books, they are A++++
I love all CF mystery and suspense and I rate these at the top...
of course I have rated almost all the books(135) I've read at the top!
LOTS of great CF!!!!!