Night of Shadows

by Marilyn Haddrill, Doris Holmes

Book by Marilyn Haddrill

Genres: Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Ebooks, Suspense, Contemporary Romance

192 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1992

About the author

After spending most of my career as a newspaper journalist and later as a medical writer and editor, I recently began writing novels full-time. I enjoy creating settings in my home state of New Mexico, where my previous co-author and mother --the late Doris Holmes -- was also born. In particular, I love the Chihuahuan Desert where I have spent many magical hours exploring the outdoors.

Reviews

[Nick Frogge · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always really liked murder mystery books. I always have trouble finding books that I can actually read and be interested in. But I feel like I actually succeeded this time. I really liked the story line of this book, I thought it would be boring because of the beginning but it picked up. I thought the beginning started off a little slow, but when she got on the plane, I think that it started to pick up. After she arrived at her sisters farm, I could hardly stop reading the book. I loved that she didn't even know her own brother-in-law, it really added an unknown feeling to the book. How she has never met her sisters brother and she is supposed to trust him when her sister mysteriously goes missing? I really enjoyed that detail. I am glad that I could find a book that I really enjoyed. It has been a while since I have done that. But I really like how this book was set up. Loved it!

[Brenda Roberson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The beginning of this book started off slow. The first chapter was filled with a lot of useless information that had no baring on the story line whatsoever. The end of the first chapter picked up though when Melinda was caught in a flash flood as she was on her way to her missing sisters ranch.

We finally get to the basis of the whole plot in chapter 3 when Melinda finally gets to the ranch. However again the story veers away from what this story is supposed to be about, with the token suggestion every once in a while.

Sadly this book was said to be a mystery which, I guess it was, with the disappearance of Melinda's sister. However it lacks something you can sink your teeth into. One good thing is there is no off color or offensive language or intimate situations that is found in most books today. For that reason alone I will give it 2 stars.

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book for what it was. It was free on Kindle so I can't complain. It was a little slow at first but picked up later. It was pretty easy to figure out but kept my attention. I was slightly distracted by the editing though. I'm not one to nitpick punctuation but these errors were mostly missing words. It occupied my free time.

[Annie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gave up at 63%...right at the point where she wanted to fling herself into Mac's arms after almost being run down. Oh please. What would she see in the guy? I don't care if she finds her sister or not at this point.

[Myriam Ruiz De Castilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mystery book

Some of the scenes she can do it shorter. I have second thoughts about Preston. I think the author can be more clear about him and his real lifestyle before his sad death. Entertaining material.

[Becky Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story - I was sad with one part of it, but won't spoil that!! I really enjoyed it and didn't want to put it down because I just needed to know what was going to happen.

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the book. It was sad at times. It really kept me interested. There was even a twist at the end. I have no complaints about the book.

[Nicole Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, although they could've developed some of the relationships a little more.

[Jen_C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring to me. Almost victorian language in a modern novel. I'd write more but I read it 3 days ago & cannot even remember much.

[Brenda Copeland · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sister disappears unexpectedly making her sister go and solve the mystery in horse country. Mystery solved and love found.

[Margaret Boehm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the mystery. Very well written.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

the story is all about the ranching in New Mexico and horses and raching.the beating and gambling.the crime of illegal hose breeding.

[Jackie Sickle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mysterious it held your interest.


I couldn't put it down. Wondering who or what was coming next. I recommend this book highly to all ages

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was OK. Story of Miranda, who head west to a ranch to help find the whereabouts of her missing sister, Joannie.

[charmaine White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Spellbinding from the first page to the last.Kept me on the edge of my seat,wondering who was the bad guys and who wasn't.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Western mystery

A mystery set in New Mexico amid all the beauty and the dangers that landscape has to offer. Interesting plot. A great protagonist.

[Alison Robinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Felt like a traditional love story with a little mystery mixed in. I think I was looking for more mystery, but if you like romance with the man saving the woman theme, this book is for you.