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Shadow Falls: An absolutely gripping mystery thriller (Detective Madison Harper Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Wendy Dranfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8,456 ratings
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‘Absolutely amazing!… It’s a rollercoaster of a read. I absolutely loved it… actually made me scream NOOOOO out loud!... I didn’t want to put it down… addictive.’ Between The Pages Book Blog, 5 stars

The little girl drags her eyes open, realizing she’s starting to fade. Using all her remaining strength, she tries calling out for help. But she’s too late and her voice just isn’t loud enough…

Detective Madison Harper’s heart shatters when she searches the bedroom of twelve-year-old Jenny Lucas, the sweet little girl last seen splashing in the lake at Shadow Falls, northern California, with her friends before she vanished. A notebook decorated with stickers pokes out beneath a pink cowboy hat on the bed, which is neatly made up, ready for her return. Madison can’t help wondering why it took their close-knit community so long to raise the alarm.

The girl’s parents are distraught, and the local police have no leads—they desperately need Madison’s help. She knows better than most what it’s like to lose a child, and she won’t let it happen again, even if that means pressing Jenny’s grieving family for answers.

Then, canvassing the local area for hidden leads, Madison discovers a disturbing portrait Jenny drew at the local library. Was this angelic girl more troubled than anybody knew? Was she in danger from those she trusted most? If Madison’s instincts are right, then the life of another innocent child could also be at risk—she must find Jenny fast…

An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.

Everyone is talking about Shadow Falls:

‘Wow, wow, wow!... A read-all-night page-turner of the highest order… I was hooked from page one… I was kept guessing until the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow!… Awesome!… I was on the edge of my seat… getting whiplash from reading so fast!!’ Barbs Beautiful Bookshelf, 5 stars

‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!… I was hooked… It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through… so many twists and turns that keep you guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow, just wow.’ Spooky's Maze Of Books, 5 stars

‘Wow… an absolutely thrilling read… unpredictable and brilliant. I LOVED IT!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘OH MY DAYS!!!!… Gah, I am still thinking about this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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    Detective Madison Harper
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  5. Publication date
    January 25, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LQLP3FX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (January 25, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1933 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 365 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1800191324
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 8,456 ratings

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Wendy is the bestselling author of the Detective Madison Harper series and the Dean Matheson series, as well as two standalone thrillers: The Birthday Party and The Night She Vanished.

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leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspensful and fast reading!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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I am a big reader and it has been along time since I picked up a book I could not put down!

Well written, thoughtful plot line, with intriguing characters.
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Arthur J. Bessette
4.0 out of 5 stars Awkward jet totally entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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A fine mystery with current circumstances and flawed but relatable characters. There are short chapters that give me the feeling of a new reader chapter book. There are several story lines and perspectives that I found challenging to follow.
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Shadow Falls is 1 of 7
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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Captivating! I am on book 6 and almost can't wait to read book 7. I will look for more books from this author. I hope they will be as good as these. You won't be disappointed, these have been hard to put down.
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Sandie Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Hooked
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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I loved this one and have also read #2 in the series. Needless to say, I'm starting on #3 and am totally hooked. Lots of excitement and so many twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
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Chiller99
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and Emotional Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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I liked this book and the story is suspenseful and emotional because it involves a family torn apart after adopting a little girl with mental illness. The story keeps you guessing up to the end. It’s not the best story I have read so I gave it four stars but it is still a good book to read if you enjoy detective murder mysteries.
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Christine Mendez
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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Love the storyline in the characters, however, did not like the way the book ended because there was no ending.
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Omiros Philotas
3.0 out of 5 stars Very good but not the end I was expecting
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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The plot is good and it keeps you interested in most of the book. The end however was blunt and living up to my expectations. Characters are a bit shallow and there isn't the right chemistry between them.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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Great read. Kept me wanting more. Had trouble putting it down. The twist ending I didn't see coming. If love mystery thrillers you will love this book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series
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Dee F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down!
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024
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Loved the twists, just when you think you got it figured out.
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lousy
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent read, keeps you guessing to the end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2024
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I recently came across this author and I have read all but 2 of her books over the last 3 weeks. She is such a good write and story teller. Her books come with a twist and you don't see them coming. I would recommend reading all her books.
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Magfly
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
Reviewed in France on February 25, 2024
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I have found my new queen of thrillers!! I was so hooked on this series as from this book onwards. The whole setting what with Madison and Nate both having been wrongly convicted and wanted to seek justice, got me immediately from the beginning. I just cannot recommend this whole series enough!! #shadowfalls #netgalley
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Freo Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story lots of twists and turns
Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2024
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I really enjoyed this book. I didn't want to put it down the characters were interesting and the story line great.
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C.B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Took my breath away
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2023
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A 12-year-old child goes missing from a summer camp but nothing is as it seems. This is a good book and I really doubt you'll be able to guess what's going on. It's well written and has such a twist at the end, I didn't see it coming, and I'm pretty sure you won't either. Great ending! Get this book, you'll love it!! It's very well written but I took off 1 star because I really disliked how backstories were left unresolved as a cliffhanger, enticing you to buy the next book. Believe me, Wendy, you really are that good a writer, you don't need to coerce people to buy your books.
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