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A Whisper in the Dark
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A Whisper in the Dark is a novel written by Linda Castillo. In this novel, there is a Succubus, that appears in several scenes to threaten the main characters of this work.
Details
- Title: A Whisper in the Dark
- Author: Linda Castillo
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Berkley
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 042521138X
- ISBN-13: 978-0425211380
- Release Date: August 1, 2006
Synopsis
Secrets can be deadly . . .
Until now, no one has suspected the truth about down-to-earth bookseller Julia Wainwright. But the arrival of six threatening letters indicates someone has discovered her secret—and wants her to pay for her sins…
Ever since he accidentally killed a fellow officer, ex-cop John Merrick has been tormented by the mistakes of his past. Now, called upon to repay a favor, he will do anything to keep Julia Wainwright safe. To do that, though, he’ll first have to figure out what the gypsy-eyed beauty is hiding…
As the threats escalate, Julia and John must find a way to trust each other. Because if they don’t, a twisted stalker will make sure all the gruesome things he’s promised will come true…
Book Review
The following review is from the Amazon.com listing in the External Links below:
- 4 out of 5 stars
- A Fair Romantic Suspense
- Reviewed On: November 6, 2006
- Reviewed By: Kristi Ahlers
Julia Wainwright is an antique book dealer as well as published writer. She is also a victim of a stalker who is getting bolder with the types of letters he is leaving behind. The last in a series has been hand delivered. So when she sees John Merrick on her doorstep as a favor to her father she is torn. Years ago she had a crush on this handsome man. He has returned home after an officer involved shooting takes the life of a DEA agent. John has given up his badge and a lot of other things. But perhaps the danger chasing Julia is going to be enough to snap him out of his downwardly spiraling life. Can he be the hero she needs?
Ms. Castillo has penned an edge of your seat romantic suspense with plenty of action accompanied by well developed characters. Still the one thing that kept this from being a story I could totally loose myself in was the more than realistic portrayal of John's downward spiral into a bottle. Although she was fair with her descriptions it made it difficult to see him in the role of "hero." Almost too graphic for a read you want to loose yourself in. Despite this one element of the story I found this to be vividly descriptive story as far as location and tension regarding our elusive stalker. This is the first time I've been able to read Ms. Castillo and it won't be my last.