
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 of 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.
Angela Carlisle once again presents cutting-edge romantic suspense laced with danger, deception, and justice.
My Review:
Angela Carlisle is back with another riveting romantic suspense and I am making it official – she is now a read to zero author and, since she only has two books out so far I am totally caught up. 🙂 Planning to stay that way too because this author can write!
Attention grabbing opening scene put me on edge and the situations Allye finds herself in…hello, stalker vibes! She’s all muddled up – what’s real, what isn’t and how can she get anyone to believe her?
Seriously sinister low-life bad guys, a police detective who wants to believe her but is short on evidence. So many twists and turns along with a few creepy, heart-in-throat hair-raising scenes. Phew, this one kept me on edge right to the very end.
Carlisle is really good at slowly building tension as she weaves seemingly unrelated plot threads into a cohesive whole. I figured some things out, but not enough to keep me from being blindsided a time or two!
And adrenaline rush of a read with just enough romance to make things interesting…and complicated!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
US – available in print or ebook — winner’s choice
Canada – available in print or ebook or audible (if available) — winner’s choice
International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Shadowed Witness,  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 July 19 2025
New author for me. Always enjoy reading author I haven’t read before.
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Angela Carlisle is a great discovery! Good luck, Kim!
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Definitely a must read author and another amazing FIVE STAR book! Angela’s book are among those you almost feel like you can’t read fast enough – both in adrenaline action and one’s desire to find out what happens next.
Whoever wins this book is in for an awesome read. 🙂
Have a wonderful day Kav! May it bring you joy and some great reading (listening). ❤
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Yay! So glad you loved it too! Thanks for sharing, Kay. Happy Reading!
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This sounds really good. Thanks for introducing a new author!
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You’re welcome, Melissa. Happy to make the introduction. Good luck!
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I’ve been excited about this one, now even more so after reading your review! 🙂
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It’s a book worthy of excited anticipation! 🙂 Good luck, Sabrina!
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I enjoyed her first book and would love to read this one too. Thanks for the review.
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You’re welcome, Sandy. Good luck!
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This looks incredible! Very intrigued about the undiagnosed chronic illness. Very relatable for many. I would love to be entered into the giveaway. Thank you!
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I appreciated that part of the plot too and it was very well done. Good luck, Rebecca!
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Angela Carlisle is a new-to-me author. Kav, Thank you for the introduction.
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This is only her second book, I think, so there’s time to catch up! Good luck, Caryl!
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Thanks for the review, this novel sounds like a very exciting read, I really like the storyline.
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It’s fantastic! Good luck, Marjorie!
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She was sitting behind me at the Columbus book festival and I had not seen a picture of her, and didn’t realize it until later! I was so sad at the missed opportunity of meeting her. I would love the opportunity, thanks Kav 🙂 cilydav at hotmail dot com
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OOoohhhhhh…..so exciting that you got to go to that festival! I saw postings on instagram. So near and yet so far!!! Missed opportunity or not, still super exciting! Good luck, Cindy!
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Thank you for sharing this new author. Sounds great. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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Ooh sounds good! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Bridget. Good luck!
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If you say she can write, I believe you. Would love to read her books.
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Good luck, Becky!
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I love a good murder mystery and this one is not an exception would love to read it!
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I do too and I’ve been on a real mystery/suspense kick recently so stay tuned for more. Good luck, Trydy!
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This sounds good!
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Good luck,, Kimmy!
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Romance and mystery are a perfect combination!
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I think so too! Good luck, rubynreba!
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I’ve seen a lot of positive buzz about this book. Thanks for sharing!
Connie
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You’re welcome, Connie. Good luck!
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I loved your review and all of the positive comments. She is also new to me, but you’ve definitely gotten my attention, so I’ll be on the lookout for her novels.
perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
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I think you’ll like her style of suspense. Good luck, Perrianne!
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