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The Shadowed Mind: A Dinah Harris Mystery (Dinah Harris Mysteries #2)

by Julie Cave (Goodreads Author)

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Against this backdrop, Dinah must come to terms with her own past, as those associated with the deepening mystery face their own personal demons, and struggle with the concept of God's inexhaustible grace and forgiveness.

Paperback, 283 pages

Published September 25th 2010 by Master Books (first published September 24th 2010)

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Dec 12, 2012 Lisa Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Title: The Shadowed Mind (Dinah Harris Mystery #2)
Author: Julie Cave
Pages: 283
Year: 2010
Publisher: Master Books
Julie Cave continues her great Dinah Harris Mystery Series with the second installment entitled, The Shadowed Mind. Some of the character from the first novel, Deadly Disclosures, appear in this second novel, including a truly evil senator who is out to ruin Dinah and will stop at nothing to see his agenda pushed forward.
Dinah is now a recovering alcoholic. She has been through rehab...more Title: The Shadowed Mind (Dinah Harris Mystery #2)
Author: Julie Cave
Pages: 283
Year: 2010
Publisher: Master Books
Julie Cave continues her great Dinah Harris Mystery Series with the second installment entitled, The Shadowed Mind. Some of the character from the first novel, Deadly Disclosures, appear in this second novel, including a truly evil senator who is out to ruin Dinah and will stop at nothing to see his agenda pushed forward.
Dinah is now a recovering alcoholic. She has been through rehab and has remained sober. She has become a Christian and is going to church. She has set up her own consulting firm with her extensive FBI training and experience. Her first client is detective Samson Cage who was briefly introduced in the first novel. People start being murdered in an unusual manner that leaves no evidence behind. How will they be able to find the killer? Why are these particular people being targeted for death? As the investigation continues, Dinah and Samson uncover much more than they bargained for. An organization from the past has been started up again with an active chapter in the Washington, D.C. area. This organization promotes euthanasia, voluntary as well as involuntary, and a field of study called eugenics. Eugenics is forcibly getting rid of the “dregs” of society that is, the diseased, the elderly, the homeless, alcoholics, the disabled, etc... They adhere to Darwin’s survival of the fittest; only the strong deserve to survive. They believe that certain undesirable traits such as alcoholism, embezzlement, theft, and others can be passed down from generation to the next. Is this group or a member of this group killing people they deem “socially inadequate”? These people don’t view this as murder. They are doing society a favor by removing these kinds of people from the planet. Dinah is incensed by this way of thinking and determined to find the murderer no matter what. Will this determination put her on the radar of the killer?
There are a couple of side stories relating to eugenics that serve to provide more information as well as add depth and dimension to the plot. The idea that society would be able to legally kill certain groups of people is mind-boggling. The topic of legal forced sterilization, which gained in popularity in the 1920s, is also included. While the people, places and murders are fictional, eugenics and legal sterilization really did exist in the United States. Julie Cave has done marvelous research and included details and descriptions of what she discovered. This is a mystery that makes the reader think about more than just trying to find out “who dunnit”. A thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read!
My rating is 5 stars.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspo... . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson...
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Feb 07, 2012 Valentina rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Dinah Harris series and it is as interesting to read as the first one.
What I enjoy most about these books are the characters, especially Dinah, who is as flawed and wonderful as anyone you might meet in real life. She truly carries the story and steals every scene she’s in. She seemed a bit more passive in this book than in the previous one, but that might have been done intentionally, to demonstrate the change she’s gone through. Cage, the other main character in...more

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Dec 31, 2010 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars

A Dinah Harris Mystery

Julie Cave

2010

Master Books a Division of New Leaf Publishing

Fiction/Suspense/Mystery

Reviewed by Cindy Loven

Dinah Harris has been through the wringer, a high profile, profiler with the FBI, she finds herself fired. Her alcoholism has finally cost her, her job. After solving the murders of the Smithsonian staff members, and showing up in public drunk, she was too much of a liability to the FBI. So after going into rehab, and giving her life to God, Dinah is ready to start liv...more

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Dec 30, 2010 Cafelilybookreviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Julie Cave impressed me with her first book, Deadly Disclosures, however her second book, The Shadowed Mind is even better in my opinion.

It’s exciting to me when an author writes a fantastic debut and then is even better the second time around. Little known subjects such as eugenics and underground extreme martial arts are key parts of this riveting story which I found fascinating. This story and its characters interested me so much, it made for a quick read because I wanted to get to the end a...more

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Dec 27, 2010 Brenda Casto rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Shadowed Mind by Julie Cave, was a great! I am a huge fan of mysteries, and this one is over the top, with a few clues here and there, and a killer who seems to think he has the right to decide who lives and who dies based on their "value" to society! The author doesn't just give us an interesting murder mystery, but she also taught me about a subject that I knew virtually nothing about!

Dinah Harris, a recovering alcoholic, was one of the best profilers the FBI had, but they let her go beca...more The Shadowed Mind by Julie Cave, was a great! I am a huge fan of mysteries, and this one is over the top, with a few clues here and there, and a killer who seems to think he has the right to decide who lives and who dies based on their "value" to society! The author doesn't just give us an interesting murder mystery, but she also taught me about a subject that I knew virtually nothing about!

Dinah Harris, a recovering alcoholic, was one of the best profilers the FBI had, but they let her go because of her alcoholism. So she decided to hang out her shingle and use her skills on a consultancy basis. The first call she gets is from Detective Sampson Cage. There has been a murder,and he wants Dinah to help him figure out who the killer is.While there doesn't seem to be alot of clues with the first murder, just an old photograph. Soon there is another murder, and the clue that is left soon leads Dinah to believe the person committing the murders is somehow connected to the teachings and beliefs of neo-eugenics. Can Dinah figure out who is committing the murders?

While we get to see how the murderer operates in this novel, figuring out who he was wasn't so easy, because of the types of victims he chose, it was relatively easy to murder them and not be detected. I felt sad for the victims, who were down on their luck, and then someone comes along whom they think they can trust only to be murdered by that person.

Dinah was a christian who comes off as a very down to earth normal person. She is far from perfect, and her problem with alcoholism is something she struggles with on a daily basis.
The secondary story of Ella and her father, who was suffering from Alzheimer's, was interesting, and tied in to the main story at the end.
While this is the second story in the Dinah Harris mystery trilogy, it can easily be read as a stand alone work. The author provides enough information to allow you to read this story without feeling lost. I found the topics discussed in this story, such as euthanasia, alcoholism, and neo-eugenics, to be very well done, and I for one intend to learn more about neo-eugenics.

If your a fan of suspenseful mysteries, that also have a good christian message look no further, pick up the Dinah Harris mystery series,you won't be disappointed.

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Dec 26, 2010 Jeff Randleman rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Any fiction lover!

Recommended to Jeff by: Jennifer White

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Julie Cave has a great future in Christian fiction. I was really impressed with her book The Shadowed Mind. I read it in less than two days. I simply couldn’t put it down.

While fiction, Cave deals with some heavy stuff in The Shadowed Mind. The main topic underlying the storyline is eugenics, including the controversial debate over euthanasia, and the discussion of whether nurture or nature is supreme in dictating a person’s destiny.

Cave lands solidly on the sanctity of life, and does so with lo...more

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Dec 02, 2010 Tammy rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW! Having read the first book, Deadly Disclosures by Julie Cave I was quite interested in reading the second book, The Shadowed Mind. Deadly Disclosures delves into Creation vs. Evolution with strong characters. It was a great read! However, Julie has out.done.herself with The Shadowed Mind!
Dinah Harris is a struggling-overcoming alcoholic who has recently rededicated her life to God. She and her partner now have another case. "The Killer" has taken the lives of people he deems not.worthy.of.l...more

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May 03, 2011 Melanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-suspense, contemporary-christian-fiction, review-books

Dinah Harris is back in her second novel, this time as an independant consultant after her release from the FBI. Trying with God's help to get her alcoholism under control, she is nervous about starting her own business. Her first case comes through Detective Sampson Cage who is trying to find a serial killer with a message. Seems this serial killer is into neo-eugenics, or survival of the fittest of the human raise. Leaving his 'calling card' at each death of those who seem unfit to reproduce o...more

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Mar 25, 2011 Jolene rated it 4 of 5 stars

All men are created equal. Or are they? One of America's core beliefs is about to be challenged. There's a killer on the loose who is intent on making a point. Those deemed unworthy – the prostitutes, mentally ill, alcoholics, and homeless – are all lower on the evolutionary scale and ought to be eradicated. Former FBI Agent Dinah Harris is hired by the mysterious Detective Samson Cage to assist in the investigation and gets a crash course into the world of neo-eugenics. As a recovering alcoholi...more All men are created equal. Or are they? One of America's core beliefs is about to be challenged. There's a killer on the loose who is intent on making a point. Those deemed unworthy – the prostitutes, mentally ill, alcoholics, and homeless – are all lower on the evolutionary scale and ought to be eradicated. Former FBI Agent Dinah Harris is hired by the mysterious Detective Samson Cage to assist in the investigation and gets a crash course into the world of neo-eugenics. As a recovering alcoholic, staying sober is hard enough. But when the killer targets her personally, the stakes are higher than ever before.

The Shadowed Mind by Julie Cave is the second book in the Dinah Harris trilogy. In my opinion, it is better than the first book though I do recommend reading them in order. Dinah Harris is a deeply intricate character that captures and holds the attention of the reader. Half-mystery and half-suspense, this book keeps the reader guessing about the killer's identity. There is also a sub-plot that doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Dinah's part of the story until the very end. I am always impressed when an author writes so well that I can't predict who did it until the chosen moment of revelation.

I applaud Cave for her boldness in tackling the topic of neo-eugenics. In way of warning, I think that politically liberal readers will probably take offense at some portions of this book. The book takes obvious stabs at prevailing liberal philosophies. From mocking evolutionary beliefs to quoting Obama's “no longer a Christian nation” statement, the author attacks ideologies and defends her own. Personally, I agree with the author's beliefs. I just feel it necessary to warn of the prevalent conservative bias that may cause some readers to discard the book rather than considering Cave's argument.

I recommend reading this book with an open mind.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from New Leaf Publishing Group as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."(less)

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Mar 05, 2011 Lynnette Phillips rated it 5 of 5 stars

It’s been six months since Dinah Harris and the FBI parted company. Her last case, which she came to think of as the Smithsonian murders, with the FBI had forced her into rehab. Now she’s beginning over as a freelance consultant-after all she had been a top profiler.

Once again Julie Cave has composed a tightly woven intricately plotted page turner, her clearly outlined characters skillfully lead you through the story.

Early one morning Dinah anxiously answers the phone to Detective Sam Cage looki...more

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Nov 11, 2010 Debbie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian, mystery, suspense

"The Shadowed Mind" is a well-written, fast-paced detective suspense novel. It's the second novel in the trilogy, but you don't need to have read the first novel ("Deadly Disclosures") to follow what's happening in this one. However, the "whodunit" in the previous novel is somewhat revealed in this one, so I'd recommend reading them in order if both sound interesting to you.

The suspense came from trying to stop the killer before he killed again, personal danger to the main characters, and Dinah'...more "The Shadowed Mind" is a well-written, fast-paced detective suspense novel. It's the second novel in the trilogy, but you don't need to have read the first novel ("Deadly Disclosures") to follow what's happening in this one. However, the "whodunit" in the previous novel is somewhat revealed in this one, so I'd recommend reading them in order if both sound interesting to you.

The suspense came from trying to stop the killer before he killed again, personal danger to the main characters, and Dinah's struggle with alcoholism. A subplot with some secondary characters also created suspense by the stresses the daughter (Ella) underwent in dealing with her father's Alzheimer's Disease and her anger after learning a horrible secret about his past.

The characters were interesting, complex, and had realistic struggles. Dinah struggled with staying sober during a stressful case and with her quick temper.

The details about the police work, setting, and historical information relating to the case where excellent and interesting yet didn't slow the story down. These details brought the story alive in my imagination.

I don't think most people will figure out who the killer is before Dinah does, but it is possible to do so. Overall, I thought this was a more polished novel than the first one, but I still noticed some inaccurate, conflicting, or odd minor details. Like why did Cage and Dinah (who's on the case as a profile consultant) ignore that the profile she made of the killer didn't match their favorite suspect?

Dinah and several minor characters were Christians. Dinah and Ella struggled realistically with forgiveness and grace in their difficult circumstances and talked with other Christians about this struggle. Also, Dinah consulted a Christian about the Christian viewpoint of eugenics, but she also consulted a secular source and heard the views of several pro-eugenics characters. I felt the pro-eugenics characters were handled realistically.

There was no sex and no bad language. I'd highly recommend this well-written, suspenseful novel.

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Jun 23, 2011 Cindi rated it 5 of 5 stars

In Deadly Disclosures readers were introduced to Dinah Harris, a troubled and discredited FBI agent who is brought in to assist the FBI when the secretary of the Smithsonian goes missing and is found dead. Dinah Harris is back in book 2, Shadowed Mind, this time dealing with a killer determined to rid society of 'undesirables' and a secret organization called The Movement. Once again, Julie Cave has written a tight, suspense-filled thriller that will keep the reader guessing as to the identity o...more

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Jan 24, 2011 Alex rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another gripping mystery by Julie Cave, The Shadowed Mind does not disappoint. Following on from her investigation of the Smithsonian murders, Dinah Harris is called on as a private consultant to help solve another string of grisly murders while dealing with the repercussions from her last case. The topic of neo-eugenics features heavily in this book and I found that though disturbing, it was certainly eye-opening to learn about a topic that isn't much discussed anymore. Cave also touches on eut...more

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Dec 19, 2010 Rychelle Boden rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesome-murder-mystery, inspirational

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I was thrilled to win this book from Goodreads and I am happy to report that Ms. Cave hit this one out of the park! The Shadowed Mind captivated my attention from the very first chapter, where Ms. Cave introduces three compelling storylines. First, there is the fascinating ex-FBI agent, Dinah Harris, who struggles as she fights the urge to give in to her alcoholism and stumbles through a career change. The second storyline evolves around dear Ella Barnett, who is a compassionate, yet extremely o...more I was thrilled to win this book from Goodreads and I am happy to report that Ms. Cave hit this one out of the park! The Shadowed Mind captivated my attention from the very first chapter, where Ms. Cave introduces three compelling storylines. First, there is the fascinating ex-FBI agent, Dinah Harris, who struggles as she fights the urge to give in to her alcoholism and stumbles through a career change. The second storyline evolves around dear Ella Barnett, who is a compassionate, yet extremely overloaded caregiver to her father, John Barnett. John suffers from mid-to-late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The last gripping storyline is the one that introduces us to the killer. The few paragraphs that Cave writes in Chapter 1 are fleeting glimpses of three very different situations and as you read on, you may feel as if you are reading individual stories for a bit (about Dinah & Cage, Ella & John Barnett, and the killer). The beauty of this novel is that Ms. Cave has done a beautiful job of intricately weaving these people’s lives together in astonishing ways.
This book was written to be enjoyed. When I first saw the word eugenics I was terrified that I would get lost reading this book! Thankfully, Julie has made the learning process very enjoyable as she plopped 98% of the questions I had swirling around in my head right into the dialogue between Dinah and many of the eugenics experts. I was as horrified as Dinah when I learned that it involved the involuntary sterilization of individuals that were blind, deaf, alcoholic, deformed, homeless, insane, orphaned, poverty-stricken, and epileptic.
Dinah partners with Detective Cage in search of a killer who leaves sympathy cards with eugenic-laced quotes with his victims. While Dinah and Cage grow close, but not too close, they spend a lot of time searching for answers. Dinah pushes Cage to share why he works alone and Cage clams up. Dinah fights her urges to drink, misses a mtg. with her sponsor, lies about attending church, and eventually spirals out of control when she receives her own sympathy card saying “You’re next.”
Ella Barnett finds Dad in the attic bawling over a book, The Lost Boys, written by two boys who were wards at the Albans Orphanage Asylum. She reads the book in sections at a time, because the way that the warden abuses the boys is so inhumane that she must stop and take breaks. After enduring the heartbreak of reading about how the boys survived through corporal punishments, such as ear boxing or ruler lashing, she grows sicker when they discuss going to the warden’s office. The warden would lock them in a closet as solitary confinement for days, where there was no room to stand up straight or lie down. Or during inclement weather, he would make them stand outside for hours on end, all while starving for days. These punishments didn’t come close to the beatings; from the warden and from student fighting that the warden had arraigned. But… the reason why the book makes John Barnett cry nearly made me drop my book!
The killer targets people who he feels are essentially unworthy of living. He begins by murdering a drug addict, followed by a severally mentally impaired man, a homeless woman, and ending with a police officer who suffers from late stages of disease that has rendered him impaired. The revelation of the killer was great for me (and the build up almost drove me crazy!). I wasn’t sure who it was going to be, so bravo again, Ms. Cave. I had lots of good guesses and “he” was one of them, but not my first pick. I found myself completely wrapped up in this amazingly well-written story that I would recommend to anyone who loves to read murder/mysteries! There was an air of mystery throughout the entire book, which made this book a memorable and lightning fast read. It definitely falls under the are-you-kidding-me-right-now-I’m-reading category for me and I am looking forward to reading Deadly Disclosures and Pieces of Light!
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Jan 03, 2012 Shaun rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Shaun by: Jennifer White

At the close of Deadly Disclosures (book 1 in the Dinah Harris mystery series), Dinah Harris and her former partner Ferguson had just solved the Thomas Whitfield abduction case. Next up on Dinah's calendar was beginning a rehabilitation program to aid her in combatting her struggles with alcoholism. The Shadowed Mind (book 2 in the Dinah Harris mystery series) picks up Dinah's story about 6 months later. The now former FBI agent has completed her time in rehabilitation and is back home, trying t...more At the close of Deadly Disclosures (book 1 in the Dinah Harris mystery series), Dinah Harris and her former partner Ferguson had just solved the Thomas Whitfield abduction case. Next up on Dinah's calendar was beginning a rehabilitation program to aid her in combatting her struggles with alcoholism. The Shadowed Mind (book 2 in the Dinah Harris mystery series) picks up Dinah's story about 6 months later. The now former FBI agent has completed her time in rehabilitation and is back home, trying to build a new life as a freelance criminal profiler and investigator. In many ways, you could say Dinah's life is better than it was before rehab, but that's not to say it is easy. Each day is a struggle as she continues to come to terms with the painful reality that her husband (Luke) and son (Sammy) are gone forever. The temptation of alcohol still lingers in her mind each day, but she is finding the strength she needs to resist giving in to that temptation through her growing faith in Jesus Christ and the support of the Christian mentor who was assigned to her through the rehabilitation center's outpatient recovery program.

Dinah's work as a profiler was an important part of her life when she worked for the FBI and she is eager to put her skills to work again in the private sector. Her first consulting opportunity comes from Detective Samson Cage, who she had crossed paths with during the Whitfield investigation. Detective Cage is investigating the murder of a seventeen year old street kid named Lakeisha Tennant. While it wasn't unusual for violence and the occasional homicide in that part of Washington D.C., there was a unique piece of evidence found on the victim that convinced Detective Cage to engage services of an expert profiler like Dinah. Tucked in to one of Lakeisha's boots was a blank sympathy card with an old photo attached. It really wasn't all that much to go on, but it was a start.

Seemingly unrelated, in a different part of town, Ella Barnett is at home caring for her aging father John Barnett. John was formerly president of a large bank, but that was some years ago. John is now suffering from the later stages of Alzheimer's and his mind has retreated to a time long before Ella was born. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Ella to care for her father. She no longer feels safe taking him out in public as he often rambles on and on about searching for two boys named Peter and Henry. His need to find these two boys is a bit confounding to Ella, but it is downright scary to the people they encounter in public.

One final character I need to mention that first appeared in Deadly Disclosures is presidential hopeful, Senator David Winters. Senator Winters will do whatever it takes to further his political aspirations. With the way things ended following the Whitfield investigation, Winters is Dinah's sworn enemy and would like nothing more than to see her disappear forever. I won't give away any more of Senator Winters part in this story, but I have a sneaking suspicion he will show up again in Pieces of Light (book 3 in the Dinah Harris Mystery Series).

As the book progresses, these three disparate story lines will come together touching on the themes of eugenics and euthanasia, helping readers to come to terms with the question of whether or not there is intrinsic value in all human life, no matter how fragile or frail. In the midst of all this, readers will also be able to come alongside Dinah as she continues on her own journey of healing and faith, where she finally comes to terms with her catastrophic loss and the healing and restoration she continues to experience through her relationship with Jesus Christ.
I enthusiastically recommend The Shadowed Mind. It is a masterfully written tale that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat, but also challenges you to seriously consider many of the important faith and worldview issues we face in our world today. While I am always a bit nervous about the quality of follow up books in any series, this book is written with the same quality and passion we saw from Julie Cave in Deadly Disclosures. With the first and second books in the Dinah Harris mystery series under my belt, I can't wait to start reading Pieces of Light!

Author Information:
Julie Cave credits her parents for introducing her to books at a young age, which fostered an enduring passion for reading and writing. As a child, her favorite authors were Enid Blyton and C.S. Lewis and it wasn't long before she began copying them, writing short stories for anyone who would read them. At fifteen, two things happened which would shape her future: she heard a creation science speaker at her church which cemented her faith in God; and she finished her second novel-length story and realized she had fallen in love with writing novels. After school, she completed a health science degree, got married, and worked in banking and finance. All the while she wondered how she could combine her love of writing and her strong passion for Christian apologetics and evangelism. One weekend at a church camp, a friend asked, `What if the guy in charge of the Smithsonian Institution went missing?' The result - and the answer to that question - is Julie's maiden published novel, Deadly Disclosures. Since then, Julie has written and released the other two books in this trilogy, The Shadowed Mind and Pieces of Light. Julie has two daughters and lives in Brisbane, Australia with her family. She divides her time between being a wife, a mother and an author.

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Dec 30, 2010 Felonious rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: No One

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I won this book through http://goodreads.com, a first reads giveaway. The book was described as a Pro-Christian mystery. The main character, Dinah Harris, is a former FBI agent who is struggling with alcoholism. The problem with the story is that Dinah was totally unbelievable as an Ex-FBI agent. Most of the characters in the book were poorly done or they were a stereotype.

It's clear that Julie Cave is using the mystery to push the Christian and creation science points of view. The problem is th...more

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Jun 18, 2011 Julie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-reads, christian-fiction, suspense, thriller, kindle-to-lend

This is the second book in the Dinah Harris mystery series. Dinah is still recovering from her recent firing from the FBI and has decided to contract out her services. She received a call and off she goes. The first body is a young girl found in an alley with no obvious trauma except a snapped neck. The only clue the killer left is a sympathy card with a cryptic message. Can Dinah solve this one before anyone else loses their life?

This book focuses on eugenics and euthanasia. The killer is boun...more

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Jan 04, 2011 Lily rated it 3 of 5 stars

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The Shadowed Mind by Julie Cave
Reviewed by Moirae the fates books reviews.
Against this backdrop, Dinah must come to terms with her own past, as those associated with the deepening mystery face their own personal demons, and struggle with the concept of God's inexhaustible grace and forgiveness.
Old secrets are revealed, tragedies unearthed, and the devastating legacy of science without compassion is finally brought to light.
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This is the first book by Cave I have...more

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Dec 31, 2010 Judy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the continuing story of Dinah Harrisas a criminal profiler and a peerson with demons of her own. The book was very readable and fast paced as wellas believeable. Dinah's daily struggle seems very real as she tries to work on a case of a serial killer.She tries to come to terms with her human weakness and belief in God at a low point in her life as things on the case becomes much more difficult to solve. Dinah works hard to defeat "evil" in the form of Senator Winters, but success is elus...more

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Jul 29, 2011 Michelle Vasquez rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Shadowed Mind by Julie Cave is the second novel in the Dinah Harris Mystery Trilogy. Prepare for a fast-paced thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, and twists.

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Aug 23, 2012 David N. Walker rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dinah Harris, a new Christian and former alcoholic FBI agent, solves the mystery of a series of murders of homeless people.

As always, Julie delivers a good read, keeping the action going and showing both Dinah's strengths and frailties.

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Aug 24, 2011 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great! I couldn't put it down! I stayed up wayyy later than I should have to find out the ending. Good morals, and strong Christian message. I liked this one a lot better than the first one.

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Apr 21, 2013 Natalie Joy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very nice and enlightening....We actually talked about the subjects in the book at church today....

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I received this in the mail not realizing it was a "Christian" fiction novel. I attempted to start reading this book but as soon as it started quoting the Bible a few pages in, I decided this just wasn't going to be a book I'd be able to stick with.

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Jan 04, 2011 Renee rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Thank you Goodreads First Reads for this free copy to read. Waiting to recieve it.

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The Shadowed Mind: A Dinah Harris Mystery (Dinah Harris Mysteries #2)

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