Julia Wainright has lovingly put together a store full of
priceless antique books in the New Orleans Mardi Gras
district and has met with success. Her father, a well-known
public person in the religious field, wishes that Julia
didn't own the store and even more so that she didn't live
in the dilapidated apartment above her bookstore. He's
adamant that she would be so much more comfortable in the
lavish quarters of his home. She's not.
When Julia's sister spills the beans about some threatening
letters Julia has received, her father calls John Merrick,
an ex-cop struggling with his conscience. John has returned
to New Orleans to escape the painful reminders that he
caused the death of another police officer during a stake-
out gone bad. He's agreed to a brief security inspection
for an old family friend. Little does he know that once
he's seen little-pudgy-Julia all grown-up into a beautiful
woman, he will not be able to walk away, especially since
he knows the threatening letters are a personal attack on
Julia and she's not telling all there is to know.
Julia doesn't trust John and why should she when he drinks
himself to oblivion every night? He's not the same man she
had a crush on as a teenager. John doesn't want to get to
know Julia, because that would mean he'd have to stick
around and he's not worthy of Julia. She deserves someone
who can protect her and keep her safe.
Julia and John must learn to trust each other and share
their secrets before a killer who has targeted Julia
succeeds in the plans he has devised in the letters. Trust
and determination go a long way. A WHISPER IN THE DARK is
an exciting, fast, page-turning read that promises suspense
and desire, and delivers. You'll long remember Linda
Castillo's stories.
Until now, no one has suspected the truth about down-to-
earth bookseller Julia Wainright. But the arrival of six
threatening letters indicates someone has discovered her
secret — and wants her to pay for her sins...
Ever since he accidentally killed a fellow officer, ex-cop
John Merrick has been tormented by the mistakes of his
past. Now, called upon to repay a favor, he will do
anything to keep Julia Wainright safe. To do that, though,
he’ll first have to figure out what the gypsy-eyed beauty
is hiding...
As the threats escalate, Julia and John must find a way to
trust each other. Because if they don’t, a twisted stalker
will make sure all the gruesome things he’s promised will
come true...
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