
Montana Detective Trevor West is desperate to learn what happened to his sister, who went missing in Alaska over a year ago, leaving nothing but a few photographs as clues to her whereabouts. At the advice of Police Chief Autumn Long, Trevor enlists the help of an experienced bush pilot. If Carrie James can’t help him find the places in the photographs, no one can.
But Carrie has her own agenda. Grieving the death of her closest friend and the only person she could trust, Carrie will help Trevor find his sister on one condition–that he help her track down her friend’s killer.
As the two close in on the answers they crave, they’ll face dangers and connections they could not have imagined. They’ll have to learn to trust one another–and face the dark secrets of the past–if they are ever to discover the truth and bring a killer to justice.
My Review:
Whoa! What an adrenaline rush of a read! Oxygen tank and defibrillator might just be necessary standbys for sensitive readers! 🙂
First, love the Alaskan setting. There’s something so alluring about stories set in this state…at least for me. Have no idea why because I’m definitely not the rugged wilderness type. I’m much more of the curl up by the roaring fire reading about rugged wilderness types kinda gal. But there’s something modern day wild west-ish about this setting which makes it quite brilliant for suspense.
And too funny — I grabbed this book to help me ride out an epic snowstorm only to discover the story takes place in the spring/summer. Still lots of scope for fighting against the elements even if it’s rain and the wilderness is just as untamed so that kind of thrill carried all the way through.
Love that our heroine is a bush pilot and that our hero isn’t all that keen on flying. They have great chemistry that’s all tangled up in complicated back stories and current agendas. Goddard is a master at weaving all of that into the increasingly difficult situations Carrie and Trevor find themselves in.
And the suspense! A reader practically needs climbing gear to navigate all the treacherous fissures cracking through the plot! So many twists and turns and downright bottomless pits to tiptoe around. And the stakes just kept getting higher as the story progressed. Danger, corruption, deceit run rampant. Oh and that prologue!!! Jaw-dropping, gasp-out-loud, what-just-happened good.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a print or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
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International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Shadows at Dusk , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 10 2024.
She is a good author isn’t she? I love Elizabeth Goddard’s stories. Thanks for another good review.
Hope your storm passes over soon. You’ve had quite the winter in your part of the world haven’t you Kav. Stay safe and warm.
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She’s amazing and this series is fantastic! We’re going up to 6 today — snow, sleet, hail, rain, sun — this winter has had it all! Good luck, Becky!
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Well who wouldn’t love an alaskan setting. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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I know, right?! Good luck, Kim!
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LOVE this author’s books and this book was no exception!
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Yay — so we’re reading buddies on this one? Ah, yes, just ran over to GR and see your review there. I can’t wait for the third book to come out. Happy Reading, Kay!
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Oh this sounds fantastic! I actually have some of her books but have yet to read them. Lol this one sounds amazing!
Thnx Kav! sarahdar0801ATgmailDOTcom
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You’re in for a treat when you get to those books, Sarah! Good luck!
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I love books set in Alaska too!
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It’s a buzz word for me when it comes to my fiction — especially in suspense. Good luck, Kimmy!
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I’m not entering the giveaway but I agree! It’s a fantastic read!
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Yay — another fan. Such a great romantic suspense. Thanks for chiming in. Happy Reading, Connie!
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You’ve got me intrigued, Kav 🙂 The Alaska wilderness setting just adds to that. Count me in, please! 🙂
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Yay — it’s an intriguing story and the Alaskan wilderness adds an extra ‘oomph’. Good luck, Cheryl!
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This book certainly sounds like an exciting read. I love the setting in Alaska, I have always wanted to go there.
Thanks so much for the review.
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Funny how we romanticize Alaska in our fiction. I definitely don’t think I have what it takes to live there, but I’m endlessly fascinated by it anyway. Good luck, Marjorie.
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She has a way of making your heart race doesn’t she. Blessings leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Yes — the way she draws out the suspense…phew! Good luck, Lucy!
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Not entering giveaway-I have a copy 🙂 I loved this one too, Kav! Her writing is so good! Great review.
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Thanks, Cindy! Hoorah that you loved it too!
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Sounds like one not to miss!
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Good luck, Melanie!
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