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.
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Summary
Shadowed Witness is the second book in The Secrets of Kincaid series, but it reads beautifully as a standalone. Angela Carlisle delivers a gripping romantic suspense filled with danger, mystery, and faith.
Allye Jessup is navigating serious medical challenges when her life takes an even darker turn—she witnesses what she believes is a murder outside her workplace. After being attacked and blacking out, she wakes up in a different location with no evidence left behind. As the strange events escalate—including a home break-in with an eerie green glow—those around her begin to doubt her story. But Allye knows what she saw, and she’s determined to prove it.
Detective Eric Thornton is newly promoted and pulled into the case. He’s known Allye since their teenage years as her brother’s best friend but always kept his distance. Now, protecting her becomes personal. Though even he struggles to make sense of what’s happening, being there for one of the incidents shifts his perspective—and his feelings.
Carlisle weaves a tense, twisty plot that keeps you guessing. Just when you think you have it figured out, she throws in a curveball. The romance is heartfelt, the characters are relatable, and the underlying theme of faith adds meaningful depth.
Shadowed Witness is a fast-paced, emotionally engaging read with just the right balance of suspense and heart. Fans of Jessica R. Patch or Patricia Bradley will feel right at home with this compelling story of trust, danger, and second chances.