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New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers does it again with another non-stop action, romantic suspense. Bestselling author of Abandon, and Cut and Run, she hits a homerun with her new edge-of-your-seat whodunnit.
Abigail Browning is a Boston police officer who has not been able to get past the murder of her husband, Chris, seven years ago on their honeymoon in Maine. The crime has remained unsolved, even with all the tips and leads received over the past years. On the seventh anniversary of her husband's death, Abby receives a telephone call that she can't ignore. Another tip, but this time the mysterious caller states that the answer to Chris's murder resides at his home in Maine.
Abby returns to Maine and begins to investigate once again the murder of her husband. While there, she reconnects with an old friend of Chris', Owen Garrison. His driveway connects with Abby's, so they see each other fairly often. Soon, both begin to open up about their feelings to one another. A slow but budding romance blooms as the investigation progresses, trying to catch the killer before he strikes again.
I never did figure out who the killer was until toward the very end. A wonderful story that kept me guessing, with believable characters that I became to know well. I would recommend this to any romance or mystery lover.
Abigail Browning is a Boston police officer who has not been able to get past the murder of her husband, Chris, seven years ago on their honeymoon in Maine. The crime has remained unsolved, even with all the tips and leads received over the past years. On the seventh anniversary of her husband's death, Abby receives a telephone call that she can't ignore. Another tip, but this time the mysterious caller states that the answer to Chris's murder resides at his home in Maine.
Abby returns to Maine and begins to investigate once again the murder of her husband. While there, she reconnects with an old friend of Chris', Owen Garrison. His driveway connects with Abby's, so they see each other fairly often. Soon, both begin to open up about their feelings to one another. A slow but budding romance blooms as the investigation progresses, trying to catch the killer before he strikes again.
I never did figure out who the killer was until toward the very end. A wonderful story that kept me guessing, with believable characters that I became to know well. I would recommend this to any romance or mystery lover.
Helpful Score: 3
I have been hooked on CN's books ever since I read the first one. Of her romantic suspense books (I do not read romance!), I have read all of them. She is an extremely talented writer.
Helpful Score: 2
Great new book from Carla Neggers! Kept me guessing to the end. Not tied to any other series.
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Not a heavy-duty suspense, but it does keep you guessing and holds your attention. A good book and an easy read.
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THE WIDOW was just a pretty generic murder mystery with a convoluted plot full of red herrings, but no engaging substance.
My first read from the author and probably my last. The writing style itself was very cliche and I lost interest in Abigail and Owen and their quest to figure out who'd killed Abigail's husband.
My first read from the author and probably my last. The writing style itself was very cliche and I lost interest in Abigail and Owen and their quest to figure out who'd killed Abigail's husband.
Helpful Score: 1
Seven years ago, Abigail Browning's husband Chris was murdered after only four days of marriage. No arrests were ever made. Abigail quit her job and joined the police academy. Now a cop with the Boston Police Department, she receives an anonymous tip about her husband's death. Abigail decides to take time off from her job and return to Mount Desert Island, Maine, to see if she can solve her husband's murder. Owen Garrison still lives on the island. He heads the local search and rescue team. Owen was Chris' best friend and the person who found Chris' body. Now he teams up with Abigail to find the killer.
This story didn't work for me. The first half of the story we were introduced to many characters, all of whom were on the Island when Chris was murdered. We flashed back to Abigail and Chris' honeymoon and the mysterious things that were happening during that time. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Carol Monda. I had a hard time figuring out if we were flashing back to the past or if we were in the present. There were also two characters that I thought were fourteen-year-old teenagers. Turns out they were adults who just talked and acted like teenagers. The romance between Owen and Abigail seemed to come out of nowhere. They've known each other for years, but suddenly they are in love. I will not be continuing this series. My rating: 2 Stars.
This story didn't work for me. The first half of the story we were introduced to many characters, all of whom were on the Island when Chris was murdered. We flashed back to Abigail and Chris' honeymoon and the mysterious things that were happening during that time. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Carol Monda. I had a hard time figuring out if we were flashing back to the past or if we were in the present. There were also two characters that I thought were fourteen-year-old teenagers. Turns out they were adults who just talked and acted like teenagers. The romance between Owen and Abigail seemed to come out of nowhere. They've known each other for years, but suddenly they are in love. I will not be continuing this series. My rating: 2 Stars.
Helpful Score: 1
Four days after Abigail Borwning's wedding, her life changed unimagineably .... her husband was shot, meeting his death along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was is a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted him dead?
That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detectie, for the past 7 years. Determined to find her husband's killer, she returns to the island after receiving an anonymous tip.
Great book! Believable characters ... nice setting ... and full of surprises.
That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detectie, for the past 7 years. Determined to find her husband's killer, she returns to the island after receiving an anonymous tip.
Great book! Believable characters ... nice setting ... and full of surprises.
Four days after Abigail Browning's wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband was fatally shot along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was it a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted Chris dead? That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detective, for the past seven years. Determined to find her husband's killer, she returns to the foggy Maine island after receiving an anonymous tip. Is it just another false lead, or can she finally prove that Chris was murdered? Owen Garrison, the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, still carries guilt from that fateful night. As he helps Abigail unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit and lies are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it's up to Abigail & Owen to keep pushing for the truth - and stop a killer from striking again.
This is the 1st in Carla Neggers new series. I couldn't put this book down as it was such a good read. Mystery, Murder, Romance...what more could you ask for. I never did figure out 'who dunnit' and was surprised when I finally did find out. I've already started book 2 of this series and it is proving to be just as good.
Fairly good book. Gave it 3 stars.
I found this to be a page turner. Didn't want to put the book down.
good book, great plot
This was an okay read. It was light and mindless.
This was a great book. Keeps you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out who the killer is. Interesting and suspenseful with some romance thrown in. You can't go wrong with Carla Neggers.
Well written mystery about a widow's search for answers to her husband's death.
Reading this one, you'll be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end . . .
From back cover:
Four days after Abigail Browning's wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband was shot, meeting his death along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was it a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted Christopher dead?
That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detective, for the past seven years. Determined to fi nd her husband's killer, she returns to the foggy Maine island after receiving an anonymous tip. Is it just another false lead, or can she fi nally prove that Chris was murdered?
As the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, Owen Garrison still carries guilt from that fateful night. Right from the start, Abigail's presence on Mount Desert Island ruffl es feathers, but Owen sees she's not the same woman she was seven years ago. As he helps her unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit and lies are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it's up to Abigail and Owen to keep pushing for the truth--and stop a killer from striking again.
From back cover:
Four days after Abigail Browning's wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband was shot, meeting his death along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was it a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted Christopher dead?
That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detective, for the past seven years. Determined to fi nd her husband's killer, she returns to the foggy Maine island after receiving an anonymous tip. Is it just another false lead, or can she fi nally prove that Chris was murdered?
As the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, Owen Garrison still carries guilt from that fateful night. Right from the start, Abigail's presence on Mount Desert Island ruffl es feathers, but Owen sees she's not the same woman she was seven years ago. As he helps her unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit and lies are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it's up to Abigail and Owen to keep pushing for the truth--and stop a killer from striking again.
Whodunit, widow turned detective, solves the muder of her groom. Good story.
Abigail Browning is a homicide detective in Boston. Seven years ago, on her honeymoon in Maine, she became a widow. She is as determined as ever to find her husband's killer. A phone call about secrets kept sends her back to Maine on the anniversary of her husband's death. On the foggy Maine island, the calls continue. Owen Garrison, a search and rescue worker and a childhood friend of her husband's and neighbor, helps her search for the truth.
A who-dunnit to the end. 4 or 5 star rating.
A who-dunnit to the end. 4 or 5 star rating.
More of Carla's suspense and romance, keeps you interested until the last page.
I enjoyed this one. The suspense and romance is good. The killer was a surprise for me. Highly recommended.
Great book!
quick fun read
This book was good. Kind of dragged through the middle.
Four days after Abigail Browning's wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband was shot, meeting his death along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Was it a random act of violence, or could someone have wanted Christopher dead? That's the question that has haunted Abigail, now a homicide detective, for the past seven years. Determined to find her husband's killer, she returns to the foggy Maine island after receiving an anonymous tip. Is it just another false lead, or can she finally prove that Chris was murdered?
As the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, Owen Garrison still carries guilt from that fateful night. Right from the start, Abigail's presence on Mount Desert Island ruffles feathers, but Owen sees she's not the same woman she was seven years ago. As he helps her unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit and lies are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it's up to Abigail and Owen to keep pushing for the truth -- and stop a killer from striking again.
As the search-and-rescue worker who located Chris too late to save him, Owen Garrison still carries guilt from that fateful night. Right from the start, Abigail's presence on Mount Desert Island ruffles feathers, but Owen sees she's not the same woman she was seven years ago. As he helps her unravel the mystery, they learn that the layers of deceit and lies are even thicker than they could have imagined. Now it's up to Abigail and Owen to keep pushing for the truth -- and stop a killer from striking again.
GREAT READ,REAL PAGE TURNER SUSPENSE AND ROMANCE.
