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The Shadows We Hide (Joe Talbert, #2)

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by Allen Eskens (Goodreads Author)

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Is it recemended to re-read The Life We Bury prior to starting this book? I read The Life We Bury and LOVED it. But this was 2+ years and 100+ books ago. I remember loving and gushing about this book, and the basic plot line but can’t remember many of the details. Thanks in advance! -Kayleah
Terrie It's the sequel, but he drops enough about The Life We Bury in this one that I don't think you have to re-read it. It's five years later from the end …moreIt's the sequel, but he drops enough about The Life We Bury in this one that I don't think you have to re-read it. It's five years later from the end of TLWB.(less)
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Who is Detective Max Rupert?
Cindi He was Joe's main contact in the first book "The Life We Bury" but I did not notice him in this book.…moreHe was Joe's main contact in the first book "The Life We Bury" but I did not notice him in this book.(less)
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Is Max Rupert involved in this installment?
Tarja I don't think so. I just finished it a few weeks ago. …moreI don't think so. I just finished it a few weeks ago. (less)
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Why didn't Joe inherit the $$$ from the Hix estate? I am really confused about that! Thanks
Kayoshel
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Is this a new book?
Lynn Caygle It is the sequel to "The Life We Bury". If you liked that, you will love this one. …moreIt is the sequel to "The Life We Bury". If you liked that, you will love this one. (less)
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