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I’m always ready for a new Carrie Stuart Parks book! Woman in Shadow takes readers into an interesting adventure with a forensic linguist at a remote luxury ranch resort. One suspicious coincidence after another, some more perilous than others, caused a few raised eyebrows which necessitated Darby’s investigative expertise. I liked the setting as well as the character variety. My absolute favorite characters, though, were the nonverbal sort — Holly, Maverick, and the Shadow Woman. The author uses these characters to bring about the mystery and solution in a suspenseful way.

There is a lot of Biblical reference in this book, which I expected and enjoyed. The inspirational bits bring sunshine and comfort into the dark danger that Darby faces over and over. However, I would not feel comfortable sharing this book with my “clean reading” friends because alcohol is mentioned frequently, and cursing is mentioned with one of the main characters. Some people I give books to (my grandmother and certain friends) would definitely be offended.