Solomon's Whisper

Liv Bergen Mystery #5

by Sandra Brannan

As Liv Bergen investigates the long-ago murder of her niece, she uncovers a well-guarded secret—and stumbles into one the most prolific killer she’s faced yet

Once an amateur sleuth, Liv “Boots” Bergen has now found her footing as an official FBI agent. It should be Liv’s dream career—she’s working closely with a bureau legend, Agent Streeter Pierce, as well as the exotic Agent Jack Linwood, with whom she shares a growing romance. Liv has proven to be an adept agent, and the whole office has been moved to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in central Denver.

And yet, doubt plagues her. Liv is tormented by the knowledge that her work with the FBI could endanger her extended family—and has almost resolved to leave the bureau as a result. Agent Streeter Pierce, who harbors an affection for Liv that sometimes transcends the professional, comes up with an unorthodox plan to keep her around: she can investigate a cold case that’s especially important to her, the kidnapping and murder of her ten-year-old niece, Brianna.

Liv jumps at the chance, but her focus on finding Brianna’s killer is soon diluted. Piece by piece, the case reveals itself to be just one point in a harrowing series of murders. Spanning decades and the country, the web of crime Liv uncovers causes her to question everything—including the integrity of her own colleagues.

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Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction

327 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

2010 In The Belly of Jonah
2011 Lot's Return to Sodom
2012 Widow's Might
2013 Noah's Rainy Day
2014 Solomon's Whisper
2016 Jacob's Descent
2018 Jeremiah's Revenge

Sandra Brannan has created a heart-pounding mystery thriller series around Liv Bergen, a woman who embodies the spirit of South Dakota. Much like her character Liv Bergen, Brannan has spent her career in the mining business.

Working her way up from day laborer in the company her grandfather founded to a top executive in the family business wasn't easy, as Sandra often received threads from those opposed to mining. These life experiences gave her a first-person perspective into the high-stakes scenarios of which she writes.

In response to the overwhelming success of "In the Belly of Jonah" (2010), "Lot's Return to Sodom" (2011), "Widow's Might" (2012) and "Noah's Rainy Day" (2013), "Solomon's Whisper" (2014), "Jacob's Descent" (2016), "Jeremiah's Revenge" (2018), Brannan prioritizes her time first to the librarians and booksellers for nominating her to earn ABA Indie Next List and Notables, to book clubs and fans who have described Liv Bergen as the love child of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone and Lee Child's Jack Reacher, and to teachers for all the gratitude she has for their role in her success. Her books have landed on the Denver Post best-seller list and reached #1 Best of Suspense Series on Listopia in 2015, Top 10 for e-book mysteries and Top 5 for women's mysteries, earning awards for her books from Book Excellence, TopShelf Indie, Forword Reviews IndieFab, USA Book News, and even Best of Suspense 2013 from Suspense Magazine.

Named one of the top 25 most fabulous women by Black Hills Magazine, Brannan lives in Deadwood near her hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota, with her husband spending lots of time with sons and grandchildren.

If you'd like to know when Sandra will be in your area for a signing, interview or speaking event, please check her website or email sandra@sandrabrannan.com for appearances or book clubs.

Reviews

[Maxine (Booklover Catlady) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had not read any of the other books in the Liv Bergen Mystery series until this one and it worked fine as a good stand-alone read, but I would like to now explore other books in the series also.

This was a really enjoyable read for me, I read a lot of crime fiction and this stood out as being a bit different for me, it's got a lot more focus on internal affairs, relationships, and procedural matters than many crime books I read. I was craving a bit more "in the field" action I have to admit, that might have pushed my rating up a bit. At times I felt like there was a little bit too much info-dumping in this book, too much description of minor things.

What's the book about?

Trying to convince Liv Bergen from resigning from the FBI to return to mining after nearly losing her nephew, Streeter Pierce asks Liv for one condition: to wait six months before making her resignation official or public.

Five months into the condition, Streeter becomes desperate to keep Liv, so he bends the rules and assigns her a seven year old cold case – Brianna Keller, a young girl taken from her bedroom during a slumber party and found dead along the road in the desert near Vegas. Streeter believes if Liv sees how she can help her family, help avenge a child’s death, she may not feel as if she’s endangering them. So what better way than to assign her Brianna’s case? After all, Brianna is Liv’s niece, her sister Barbara’s youngest child.

My Review:

So, Liv Bergen went through some trauma which I can only guess was in the previous novel to this one, and is wanting to leave the FBI, feeling it's not a safe job and family members have and can get hurt. But she's really good at her job, so she is asked to take up a cold case, and she does, she can't help herself, she has a real passion for justice this lady.

As Liv investigates the case, she is digging into deeper things and soon exposes something that nobody was expecting. Trying to find who the perpetrator is proving difficult, both for her and me as the reader, I was trying to solve it too!

The plot moves well in the beginning although I felt it dragged a little in the middle, but the ending ramped up and gave me a satisfaction I was hoping for. Again I felt the info-dumping in this book holds it back a little, it was temping to skim read some parts, but I didn't but some information I just didn't need to know, it didn't enhance the book any.

It was a decent read, not the best crime novel I have ever read but not one of the worst by a long shot. I really liked the way the ending came together and Liv's character was interesting, it would be good to see her full character development from book one to now.

I love books featuring the work of the FBI especially in crime book (as opposed to just the police), especially when women are FBI Agents, it might have been my dream job in another life. So this book hit the spot in a lot of ways for me. If it just had a bit more pace throughout and less detail on the irrelevant things this would have got a higher rating from me.

Actually Goodreads rating: 3.5

I received a copy of this book thanks to the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Marika Charalambous · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars review at http://mysterysequels.com/solomons-wh...

Liv Bergen is an ex-miner turned FBI agent, who is now thinking of leaving the FBI to return to her old calling and be closer to her family again. This would greatly put her mind at ease about placing her family in danger by working with the FBI against heinous criminals.

I’m pretty sure her decision has to do something with what happened in one of the previous books in the series, which I am not privy to as I haven’t read any of the prior books.

Liv’s colleague and mentor, Streeter Pierce tries everything in his power to keep Liv from leaving, including asking her for a condition: to stick around for 6 more months before she finally decides to leave. Soon I get another glimpse of what probably started in a previous book: Streeter comes with his own personal baggage, but one thing is sure: he has rather strong feelings for Liv. But Liv is in love with another FBI agent, Jack Linwood, who is away at the moment on a deep fishing expedition, completely out of touch for a few weeks. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Liv can’t feel a flutter or two in hear heart every time she is around Streeter…

Closing her 5th conditional month of stay, to keep Liv around and get her to change her mind about leaving the FBI, Streeter gives her a nice carrot to chew on: the opportunity of solving a cold case involving the murder of her niece Brianna, crime which happened several years ago. The murder was brutal and her sister has never recovered from losing her daughter. The family went apart and now finally Liz has the chance of at least giving her sister some closure, while at the same time putting a monster away for good.

Overall this was a fantastic novel which is surprising coming from an unknown author to me. I was so sure I knew where all the real gems were, and this one was definitely hiding!

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I received this book via NetGalley to give an honest review.

This case hits close to home for Liv as being in a law enforcement position she can't take on cases that she knows the victim. Liv plans on leaving the FBI after what happened in the previous book, so Streeter gives her a bone to chew knowing that might have her stay. The case he gives her is a cold case that has to do with her niece. While in the middle of this case she starts putting together another case that seems almost similar and what she uncovers is a secret group of vigilantes, who will take the justice into their own hands. It was really interesting to see how many different things were going on with the cases and how it all comes full circle. No one can get away from anything yet they really try to cover their tracks.

While trying to solve these cases she notices that her boyfriend Jack is acting really weird and when we get to the end of the book we know why.

On top of this, you can see how Streeter really cares for Liv and you know they eventually have to get together but when? You can tell they both really like each other yet they don't act on their feelings.

If you haven't started this series yet I highly suggest you do. Liv is an extraordinary character who finds herself right in the middle of the cases in some way and will stop at nothing to solve them. She makes a great FBI agent and I hope she decides to stay.

[a · Rating 5 out of 5]

a most excellent 5 star read, Liv is back!

Liv is back! this is number #5 in this wonderful series.
Liv who used to be a miner and is now an FBI agent and in love with...whoops!
better not tell, you can find out for yourself. Some wild and crazy things have happened to Liv and her family lately and Liv thinks it has been a little too much and maybe her being an FBI agent has put her family at risk.
While contemplating this she is offered a cold case by her boss Streeter (love the name!) a cold case involving her niece which then leads to another cold case and Liv is off and running!
meanwhile her boyfriend is acting strange and Streeter is too... Love the book, love the series I'm waiting for the next one!

[Join the Penguin Resistance! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review: SOLOMON'S WHISPER by Sandra Brannan
(A Liv Bergen Mystery Book 5)

One of author Sandra Brannan's many talents is encompassing topical subjects. In the first in this series, she examined culture and Art, delineating the fine narrow line separating genius and insanity. Next she examined the outlaw biker counter-culture, then eco-terrorism and history, followed by child abuse. In SOLOMON'S WHISPER, the topic is Vigilantism, and how it grows out of a dissatisfaction with America's criminal justice system. There is also a continuation of the child abuse thread found in NOAH'S RAINY DAY, and much examination of the protagonist and her personal life. Prepare to have your emotions turned inside out. Ms. Brannan really managed to fool me, so that the denouement I truly did not expect.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solomon's whisper by Sandra Brannon.
A enjoyable read with some likeable characters. I liked the story. Hoping there is more to come. 4*.

[Tonya (Rustic Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to netgalley and publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review.

It took me a while to get to this book. It was published in 2015 for I received in 2018. I did not know when I requested this, it was book 5. SO... Me being who I am, I had to read the first books before I started this book. But I do think you could have read it as a stand alone but I don't work that way. I want to know where this story first started and how the characters where molded.

Now, I would like to say that this series has been a great series to read. I highly recommend it. This book was no different. I was intrigued with the storyline all the way through. I have really enjoyed the mystery concept behind this book. Liv is an FBI who thinks she wants to go back to being a minor. She wants to be close to home and her family. Liv is offered some conditions to stay on as a FBI, but does she take this offer or does she try to keep her family safe?

I highly recommend this series.

[Heath Henwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liv Bergen Mystery Series
Book 1 - In the Belly of Jonah
Book 2 - Lot's Return to Sodom
Book 3 - Widow's Might
Book 4 - Noah's Rainy Day
Book 5 – Solomon's Whisper
Book 6 - Jacob's Descent
Book 7 - Jeremiah's Revenge
by Sandra Brannan

The Liv Bergen Series by Sandra Brannan will split audiences, either loving or extremely disliking the books.
On the positive the books are faced paced, with a modern female lead. The gripping story line twists and turns like a snake on a mission.

On the negative, after the first, the books fall into a pattern, with the spice losing its flavour quickly. The second and third books are a much harder read.

The first book in the series “In the Belly of Jonah”, introduces the characters Liv Bergen, amateur sleuth, and her love interest, FBI Agent Streeter Pierce.

They investigate the gruesome murder of her summer intern Jill Brannigan. More murders are quick to follow, by a madman with an appetite for human art.

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[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for a copy of this book.

The atmosphere, characters and the plot for all these books are fab. You definitely have to read the whole Liv Bergen series!!

[Melek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I should admit; this book was just a shot in the dark for me. I’ve been spending too much time getting too many books on a number of different platforms for quite some time and for me, Solomon’s Whisper was just another thriller I thought I could like. My hopes were nowhere near high since I neither read the first four books nor have ever heard about the author before. Now, I’m glad I tried my luck with this.
Liv Bergen is an FBI agent who is planning to resign and get back to her old job, mining, because she is sure she’s risking her family’s lives by being an FBI agent, especially after, um, something happened in one of the other books that I don’t know. Anyway, to prove her otherwise and show her she can save her family better this way, his boss Streeter Pierce (sorry to interrupt, but “Streeter”? Really?) assigns her to her niece’s cold case, which will lead to another cold case from 26 years ago.


The Writing: 3/5
There’s one thing I’ll say for that part: info-dumping. This is the reason I didn’t give this book a 5/5 but a 4/5. This is what made me scan, skim and skip some parts even in the earlier chapters. The writing itself wasn’t poor, but the amount of unnecessary information killed it. Just think of that long explanation of names of Barbara, Genevieve and all.
Still, I loved how it went between first and third person POV’s, allowing us focus on both Liv and the other characters around. As a third-person-POV-hater, when I reached to the first third person part, I was tempted to leave it for some other time when I would be willing to finish the unfinished books one after another so I wouldn’t be affected, but if you ask me, it was the best side of the writing.


The Dialogues: 3/5
Noting: The conversation of Stewart Casey’s parents. I have yet to see such an unrealistic dialogue. I can get they are old and kind, but this is something else.
Other than that, my only problem with dialogues was, as I explained above, info-dumping. In general, dialogues were good and believable, also fun sometimes, but when it comes to the dialogues about cases, they are more briefing than talking. All the characters could easily be reading from the files aloud and the others could be interrupting just so we have lots of short paragraphs of information, not a few long ones.


The Plot: 5/5
I liked how the process of solving the cases started out slow and reached full speed towards the end, connecting every single dot around (I won’t be able to get that, “Two killers here tonight.” part out of my head anytime soon). I can’t say much about this topic without giving away spoilers, so I’ll leave this part to the other readers.
Still, spoiler or not, I should say this: How can a FBI agent not realize she has tail? Is she that blind? This could be the biggest plot gap I realized.


The Characters: Unknown Rating
I don’t want to talk about that part since, you know, there are four more books of character development, but if I will share my opinion regarding only this book, I can say the characterization was good, better than I expected if nothing else. I didn’t see much development, but I don’t feel like I should’ve or there should have been. My only regret is not being able to see more about Jack, but considering he is the mysterious guy of the series, I can’t hope for something better. We’ll see.


In short, was it worth my time? It was; I can even recommend it. Will I read the other books? I might, but I still have hesitations about the info-dumping, so it is not too likely. A 3.5-4/5 read.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liv Bergen and Streeter Pierce are FBI agents who have worked together long enough for the reader to be familiar with their lives and the crimes they solve. They have now seen enough crime and criminals that Liz is thinking of returning to her family's mining business. The most important thing in Liz's life is her family, so Streeter sets her to investigate the cold case involving Liz's niece. If you have read any of this Sandra Brannan series, you know that Liz will get into trouble and Streeter will join her. They will solve the crime while finding endless evil in their own backyard. Another great story.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

For the first time since I started this series, it's actually been tough for me to write a review. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of both Liv Bergen and her creator. I love Liv's vibrant personality, and the fact that she's such a down to earth person. In fact, I don't even bat an eye at this point when one of these books is offered to me for review. I'm a fan of Liv Bergen, and I'm not afraid to admit it. This time around though, I have to say that it took me a long time to fully settle in. Solomon's Whisper takes a sharp turn from what I was used to previously. I'll explain below.

One of the things I always enjoyed most about Liv's stories was that they weren't your typical crime novels. Her cases have always been rather personal, whether she was protecting her hometown or her family members. There's something comforting about knowing the person that you're following has a firm foot in the mystery they are solving. It was refreshing to be able to enjoy a story that dealt with the FBI and not have to slog through a ton of infodumps or hunt down terms. It's why I fell in love with Liv's books. She was always so personable and brave.

That being said, this particular installment threw me off at first. To fans of the series, you'll remember that Liv is now working with the FBI officially. I was excited to see her in her new role. Eager to see where her new contacts and abilities would take her. The first third or so of the book centered around her settling in and, to be completely honest, took me a long time to get through. Those infodumps I wasn't missing before? They made their debut. It wasn't until Streeter gave Liv a case related to her, which I was hoping for, that things picked back up for me. Once again I was excited. Where would it take her?

Unfortunately, this particular book doesn't deal with just one case. Instead, that one case branches off into multiple cases that are similar, and soon I found myself swimming in an overload of information. Names, dates, events, all blurred together into something that I just couldn't latch onto. It took me until almost the very end to feel fully immersed. Then that ending? It killed me. So much.

I can't say I didn't enjoy this read. I still had Liv, and I was able to see how she'd grown. For that, I was appreciative. Everything else just didn't feel like what I was used to. It seemed like too much was going on at the same time, to be honest. For Liv, and for our past together, I'll offer up three stars to this book. Solomon's Whisper is the first time our leading lady has been fully tethered to the FBI, and it's probably just my own bias that kept me from loving it. I know I'll still be back for more.

[Johanna Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks Netgalley for a copy to read and review.

I have to say this book was the best one so far. Liv Bergen s four months into her gig as a special agent when she gets assigned a very high profile case. She also gets handed a cold case which could cost her a career and Streeter as well. Her sister Barbara's youngest daughter was murdered and the crime never solved. Relatives are not allowed to work on cases because it hits too close to home. This book was amazing tying in all sorts of crimes and the people who got away with them only to fall on Solomons sword. I never saw this ending it was five stars of amazing.

[Madelon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Liv Bergen mysteries are not only well written, they are interesting to read. It's not all Joe Friday and "just the facts, ma'am." I know, I'm dating myself there. As I have progressed through the series, I have learned things about a part of the country I have never had the pleasure to visit. I have learned about mines and quarries. I have met a large family whose full lives are a model for us all. No, they are not perfect, but they seem to genuinely like each other, love each other, and respect each other. These are not hard-boiled cop books, they are mysteries as seen through the intelligent eyes of a puzzle solver.

Never discount anything in the Liv Bergen mysteries as trivial. Sandra Brannan will pick up the thread somewhere along the way and run with it. Back in book two, Liv mentions her nephew Noah, just one sentence. At the time, I knew there was a book with Noah in its title and I wondered then if one plus one would equal two.

Bad things seem to happen to and around Liv; however, in the end things work out for the best. That's not to say the end is a happily ever after, but it is a satisfying conclusion to the story just ending. Literary license makes it possible for stories about these places with small populations to circle back to the large Bergen family. In small towns, everybody knows everybody else and most of each other's secrets. Cold cases in this part of the world seem not all that common in general terms, but finding links that tie more than one such case to another is law enforcement officer's dream. Perhaps not one, but multiple cold cases can be solved by pulling on the right thread.

I also like the fact that Sandra Brannan takes the time to show compassion to the less fortunate among us. Again, no Joe Friday, but a nod to real caring for those less fortunate. And, she does it in such a way that the overall story is enhanced. I don't know that I've seen any other author weave such individuals into the very heart of a murder mystery and have it work out so successfully.

At the end of SOLOMON'S WHISPER, there is a question and answer section that is well worth reading. Ms. Brannon explains the Biblical references in the titles and how she uses them in ways that make her books not Christian fiction. She talks about her process. The best, for me, was reading that she 'sees' her books as movies in her head. I have to say that turning any of these books into a movie would work for me. I always enjoy getting inside the mind of an author I enjoy reading.

I would be remiss not to remind you that this is the fifth book in the Liv Bergen mystery series, and that you will be doing yourself a big disservice to start here. Go get book one and read your way through. You will be glad you did. I was!

[Diane Coto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Special Agent Liv Bergen is almost ready to resign from the FBI and go back to limestone mining. From an earlier case (i.e., Noah’s Rainy Day), in which a kidnapper had grabbed her nephew, she’s afraid she is actually bringing trouble to her family members if she stays with the FBI. Special Agent Streeter Pierce, a maverick in the field, tries to get her to stay; she’s got great instincts. What better way to get her to stay than offer her the opportunity to try a cold case, that of her niece, Brianna, who had been abducted and killed seven years earlier. She was only ten years old. Of course Liv wants the case. She’d love to be able to find the murderer and provide closure for her sister, Barbara. She agrees to another six months and begins working Brianna’s case immediately. Her investigation begins to pull her in other directions – that of other children who were abducted and killed – all of them in very brutal means. Further investigation begins to show that many of the murderers have also met with brutal deaths mimicking the way in which the children were killed. Do we have a vigilante at work? Is he or she an insider?

Other than the reference to Noah, I didn’t feel it was necessary to have read the other four books in this series. This story in and of itself is a good stand-alone. On the personal side of the characters, Liv Bergen has a romantic relationship with Special Agent Jack Linwood, who was away on a fishing expedition for most of this story. However, Liv and Streeter have an interest in each other that I feel the author will develop down the line in a future work in this series. For the most part, I enjoyed Solomon’s Whisper although there were a few heartbreaking moments considering the brutality of the children’s deaths and the families left to grieve for them. There were quite a few people to watch; most of the characters were fleshed out pretty well. I rated the novel at 4 out of 5.

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[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winer by Sandra Brannan.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solomon's whisper by Sandra Brannan is book 5 in her Liv Bergen mystery series. Liv is a former miner from a large family who has become an FBI agent. She is concerned that being an agent puts her family in danger and is thinking about quitting the FBI. She agreed to 6 months as a sort of trial period during which she would decide if she wants to continue working there.

As enticement, her boss gives her a cold case to examine: the murder of her niece from several years ago. Then again she is made lead agent on a much publicized case that has become cold as well, the murder of a child much like JonBenet Ramsey. Liv solves the murders and then some with the help and support of her boss, Streeter.

The character of Liv Bergen does some changing and stretching in this book that will undoubtedly extend into the next. Streeter, her boss, also reaches some conclusions about how he feels about Liv that will effect their future relationship.

Action seemed a little slow in the beginning of the book, but momentum increases as the pages go by. At the end I found myself holding my breath reading what would happen next. It's really a thrilling conclusion. The character of Camera Casey seemed to fill a temporary need in the book and was particularly kind of creepy.

All in all, it's a good book. I would buy it for someone else I knew who enjoyed this type of book. I would recommend this book to people who like strong female characters, suspense novels, and thrillers.

I give this book 4 out or 5 stars. The writing is well done. The characters and plot are interesting. And the conclusion is mind blowing, especially if you have read Noah's Rainy Day. But, this can be read as a stand alone novel and appreciated.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Cristina Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me just start off by saying, Mind Blown. In a very good way.

There, and now, the review. In this fifth installment of the Liv Bergen mystery series a lot is going to put Liv in a spiral. Liv is pulled into another case involving family, particularly her niece, Brianna Keller, but it's not just any case. It's a cold case, given to her by Streeter Pierce, mentor and friend, in hopes of convincing her to stay with the FBI and motivation for her to know she is keeping her family safe. As the case starts to unravel Liv begins to wonder which side some of her teammates are on while being close on the heels of a killer. But, someone has been stalking Liv and it has been keeping her on high alert. Can Liv bring this killer to justice after all these years? Will she come face to face with who is stalking her? A lot will hit home as sudden truths and intentions are revealed to Liv, keeping you at the edge of your seat, all the way until the very end!

Definitely loved the plot twists and character twists in this story, very surprised, shocked even. The chemistry between the characters are what make this book come to life for me as well as the thrilling moments that keep me wanting to turn the pages just to find out what happens.

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Another episode in the Liv Bergen series and I loved this one maybe just a little more than the previous ones and I can't believe I can say that! Liv is now full on FBI and completely involved with catching the bad guys. In this book a bunch of cases involving children who were murdered and then their predators end up in the same boat are all on her desk and eventually she finds an interesting link that will bust all of the cases wide open.

As always, I can't give too much because this one is definitely worth the read, but it was absolutely confusing having all of these cases going on at the same time. I had to take notes to keep each case - victim and killer all in order, but it was so worth it! I loved that Liv was completely involved with the cases as a professional and I felt like I could connect with her more as I saw more of her personality behind the scenes of the investigations at work and at home.

[Dora Okeyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm leaning more towards the 3.5 star review on this one.
Being the fifty book in the Liv Bergen Series, here we get a glimpse of her being in a new FBI office and being assigned a 7 year old cold case that's about her niece. There's also the fact that she's not looking to stay longer at the unit and would like to return to mining. It's got quite the dilemma and insight on the line between good and evil.
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and I liked it.

[Kim Bamber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Green Leaf books for the electronic copy

I discovered Sandra Brannan's novels on Netgalley and quickly read them all. I love all of the characters and felt like I got to know them better in each novel. I can't wait for more in the series. I recommend you start from the beginning and read them all.

[William Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't go wrong

As always a great mystery featuring a believable Black Hills character, and the people, places, and times that make her, (like the author ), a fascinating person to get to know!

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fast paced reading with a great twist for the ending! It was hard to put down for sheer want of knowing if Liz gets the bad guy and puts a peace of mind back into the lives of her family. Can't wait for the next one!

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brannan did it again! I thoroughly enjoy this series. Early on I had an inkling that a major character was involved, but had no idea about the outcome. Brannan weaves an intricate set of details that I can't skip a word.

[Berryparfait · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astounding and amazing

Sandra Brannan's writing continues to evolve and amaze. This book especially had great character development in which the ending will leave you with your jaw on the floor and counting till the next book release.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope there is a sixth book because the ending of this one was AWFUL!!! Talk about leaving you hanging! On the other hand, it was most definitely well written, and you thought you had everything figured out. That is until the author sent you a curveball that was out of nowhere!

[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having been lucky enough to be allowed to read this courtesy of the publisher and netgalley.com in return for an honest review Iam delighted to say how much I enjoyed it. The Liv Bergen mysteries are compelling works if you are a fan of crime fiction and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

OH NO SHE DIDNT!!!!! Hurry with next one please.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Liv!!

[Deanna Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Can't wait to see what happens next!