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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt
A Crawford Mystery
By Merissa Racine
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Full length crime story. Very intense and non stop action. Shadows of Doubt is the second book in this series. I recommend you start with Book 1. No Spoilers Here!
Lauren Besoner is a stenographer looking to work any case she finds. Even if she has to work with her ex-husband, the Judge. During this particular trial something is not right and she suspects it. But… Does she stand up or remain seated and just follow what she’s told? What some may not know is Lauren was just on a case that has been discontinued. Ended because the victim has been murdered. But By Who?
Merissa Racine starts her story out on a run. It is well written and promises to keep you engaged. The intensity of her story itself will keep you wanting more. At times I felt like I was the character listening and typing away. Laurens ability to think, type and listen are on point. There are many different outcomes to her story. Which she will touch on, keeping your mind’s eye Interested and working overtime. Trust? Who? Well done Merissa Racine. WELL DONE!

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Char Whatomy-Alba

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The second book in the Crawford series is just as good as the first one. Lauren is back doing her job as a court stenographer although the jobs are few and far between. She is so far behind on her bills that she is desperate enough to take a job with her ex-husbabd who is now a judge. Together they are on one of the biggest trials Crawford has possibly ever seen. A young delivery boy stands accused of murdering an elderly lady. The lady in question had just been in court with Lauren the day before concerning her competency. Based on how things were going surely one of the bitter children is the culprit? The further they get into the court proceedings the more Lauren thinks the accused is innocent. Is she willing to risking losing what little income she is getting to speak up?

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

 

 

Shadows of Doubt is the second book in the Crawford Mystery series by Merissa Racine. This is another intriguing crime and investigation story- with plenty of mystery, suspense, courtroom drama, secrets, tension, and more.
We met Lauren Besoner, court stenographer, in the previous book when she got tangled up in a murder investigation. In this story, Lauren is drawn into another investigation in an effort to see that justice is carried out. But her investigation uncovers startling secrets she would rather have left buried, revealing clues that point a little too close to home. What happens makes for a great story that had me anxious to find out how it all played out in the end.
Bring on Book #3….

Thank you, Merissa Racine!

 

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Daryian Lucas

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the first book to this series and loved it so I decided to read the 2nd book. I made a good choice because this book was just as good as the first. I’m beginning to love suspense/mystery novels and this series is why. The book is written in 3rd person but it’s not too much. It mainly focuses on Lauren’s feelings which I like. I can’t wait to keep reading more by this author.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Angela Packard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series, and I loves this one as much as I did the first. Lauren Besoner is a court reporter who freelances. She takes a job working for her ex-husband while his regular reporter is on maternity leave. Lauren’s job is to take down every word said in court, but she can’t stop her inquisitive mind when things don’t add up. Can she just do her job or will she follow her instincts and start doing her own poking around.
I love Lauren and I think along the same way as she does. I found myself talking to the book and telling her where to look next. The characters are very likable, from the owner of the bakery to even her ex-husband, who didn’t realize becoming a judge would find him so lonely. I sat on the edge of my seat as I turned each page wondering what she would come across next! I would recommend this read in a heartbeat.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)
By Merissa Racine

4-stars

Shadows of Doubt is the 2nd book in the Crawford Mystery series, a series that I recommend reading in order as this book follows the same characters as the previous book.

Just like the first book we get to follow along with Lauren and the current case she is working on as a stenographer. I found reading all the ins and outs of the courtroom to be really interesting, however, I prefer a more fast paced read with a bit more excitement. In saying that though this story is quite realistic compared to others of this genre and that is truly a nice change.

This is a book I would recommend reading, it’s entertaining and mysterious enough to keep you wanting more!

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the series and it is just as enjoyable as the first book. Even though the books can be read as a standalone I would recommend reading them in order so you get a proper sense for the characters and how they are linked.

Lauren is back as the court reporter. Forced to take whatever jobs come her way she has to take a job as a court reporter for a murder trail that her ex husband is the judge on.
With the feelings between the running high can she focus on her job?

This murder trial has a difference. Lauren knows the victim and she knows that the chances of the person who is on trail for her murder actually commiting  this murder are very slim.
With other suspects with a stronger motive for this murder not being looked into Lauren finds herself trying to solve the case and bring the real murderer to justice. However things aren’t that straight forward and the story takes you on so many twists as it unfolds that you won’t know who the killer is until the end.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt: A Crawford Mystery by Merissa Racine is a detailed and interesting story. I thought that it has a fresh twist on it given the main characters profession. I thought that it gave the story and authentic feel to it.
I was slowly pulled more and more into this story, wanting to see how things would turn out. I thought Lauren was such a good man character. For me she brought the story to life and added so much to it. She was engaging throughout and just a likeable character.
The book is full of twists and turns, which rg keeps you involved in the book. This is a great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read this book, and join Lauren on her next trial and case. I loved her character in the previous novel. The previous novel held me at the edge of the seat with suspense, and this one up held very much to my enjoyment with the first, though this one I seemed more and more intrigued!

Lauren is a tough cookie from my past readings about her and her growth as a character. She has always been a girl that will do or die to survive. She has to take a job she doesn’t want, but hey it pays the bills at the end of the day right? Doing her job leads to other things perhaps of the cognitive mind though? Lauren has a strong lust for the truth always. For those of us who read the first novel, we can speak that Lauren can get a hunch and you can basically know she may be onto something! I loved the murder trial and how Lauren went against better judgment to seek out the truth!

For me what really made my intrigue and wonder of this novel, is when Lauren is hunting for evidence and facts what she finds. Sometimes when you dig with questions you do not like the answers you find in your search. After all we all have secrets do we not? Not all those skeletons can stay hidden forever, or can they? As I read on things tied together, and I was blown away at moments leading up to the ending and conclusion! I really need to have a conversation about this book! It was more than good, the mystery and hunt for justice as well as the truth was descriptive and very well done. I was very much impressed as I was with the first, and even more this round! This author is amazing with her writing, seriously!

So again read this book, especially if you have read the prior, you will be holding your breath with suspense and intrigue as you read through this book. There was a lot of moments where even you question things in the book, that lead to another. Well done and very well written! Loved it entirely!

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed by this author. I highly suggest you read the previous book as it is just as great. One of my favorite things with this author is her ability to pull me into her stories from the beginning. Her use of details and her writing skills make her stories realistic and engaging. This book is no different. I really enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a story about Lauren who is a reporter for the court. Her need of money forces her to take on a job for her ex husband, a new judge. This is where the story gets hard to put down. She is faced with lies from her past and determined to find the real killer. Sometimes things are not who or what they seem. I enjoyed the growth of the plot and characters throughout the story. The characters are connectable and bring the story to life on each page. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next and you will want to see what happens next. This is a great story that I highly recommend. It is worth the pick up.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do love the Crawford Mysteries. They are entertaining because the town is full of characters that are just like people you might find in a small town. Lauren is usually the one in the middle of the mystery. It’s funny how families are always causing such chaos around money. This installment of the mysteries lived up to its expectations. It was funny, had challenges with some twists you weren’t expecting and just fun to solve. Well worth the cost and I promise you’ll get a kick out of it.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drama and intrigue
Another great legal mystery in Crawford. I found myself hooked into the drama of the court case. This had a very different feel to the first book but just as intriguing. Lauren finds herself right in the middle of a tangled web of lies, greed and corruption. The authors does a great job in delivering a balance between the legal terminology and a creative plot line that kept me turning the pages.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine
Genre – Mystery, Suspense, Legal Thriller
Page Count – 357 pages
Cover Designer – Izabeladesign, at www.fiverr.com
Stenographer Lauren Besoner is desperate for money, desperate enough to agree to work for her ex-husband, the newly appointed judge.As she reports the biggest murder trial Crawford, Wyoming has seen in years, Lauren’s instincts tell her the wrong person is on trial. She has a choice – continue doing the job she was hired to do or make sure justice is carried out.Going against her better judgment, she begins the impossible – the search for what really happened that terrible night. And when a second murder occurs, she realizes there’s more at play than what’s going on in the courtroom.Lauren’s quest for answers takes her down a startling and unexpected path – exposing secrets from her past, secrets she wished had stayed buried.Will Lauren’s search for the truth root out the real killer? Or has he been sitting a few feet away from her the whole time?

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Merissa Racine is originally from Long Island, New York. Life took her to Miami, Florida, and then to Cheyenne, Wyoming, which she now calls home. Merissa is a court stenographer by trade. Working in the court system has enabled her to give the Crawford Mystery Series its unique authenticity. When she’s not reporting a case Merissa can be found outdoors taking photos of the scenery around her – unless it’s snowing. Then she’s either enjoying a cup of coffee while reading a good book or in the kitchen cooking. Being a dog lover, you will always find a four-legged friend in her stories. Her second in the Crawford Mystery Series, Shadows of Doubt, will be out in the fall of 2021.

 

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