When Night Falls

I don't write reviews often, however, I have to write about this book. The plot was wonderful! The characters were the best. I found myself talking out loud cussing Jeb. The way the author kept him just one stoke behind his victim was nail biting! It is different than any suspense novel I have ever read, due to the fact that it is not your normal "Who done it." You know who he is, and have so much fun hating him. I have to say also, the characters, were strong and the writing was great! I felt like I was living in the story, not just reading it. This author knows how to weave a plot. (Secrets of Sadie Manard) I will be on the look out for her next book!

This is the first book I have read by Linda Anderson. The cover looked interesting (which is what drew my attention to it and the synopsis on the back cover intrigued me as well). I am an avid reader of mysteries, and I was not disappointed. Ms. Anderson writes an on-the-edge mystery and I highly recommend this book for other readers who like a book that they can't put down. The characters were believable; the location was exciting; and she kept the story flowing from start to finish. Although you knew who the "bad guy" was from the beginning, Ms. Anderson wrote enought twists and turns in the story that you couldn't figure out the ending until the end. Kudos to Ms. Anderson.

Jeb Bassert spent nine years in prison for rape-murder until sophisticated DNA testing proved his innocence. Receiving his pardon, he plans to get what is rightfully his from the prosecuting attorney Lannie Sullivan, now living in the remote town of High Falls in the North Carolina mountains. He will obtain his vengeance just as he promised her in the courtroom on that day he was convicted. Lannie is just coming out of a type of battle fatigue syndrome. Three years ago, her beloved little daughter Gracie drowned. Not long afterward, she and her spouse divorced with each accusing the other of neglect. Every night since the girl?s death, a guilt-wracked Lannie suffers nightmares about her Gracie. For most of the time in self imposed exile, Lannie lives the life of a hermit except for her canine. Now she is just beginning to return to the world of the living, starring in a local show and with the help of Drumond Rutledge, a visiting CEO. However, the game?s afoot as Jeb has begun stalking his prey. WHEN NIGHT FALLS is a powerful suspense thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story line is brimming with action as Jeb begins his thirst for revenge and Lannie tries to counter his moves. A subplot involving a romance between Lannie and Drum seems unnecessary to this powerful thriller. As with her outstanding romantic mystery, THE SECRETS OF SADIE MAYNARD, Linda Anderson provides her fans with a superb suspense story that will bring the author new fans.Harriet Klausner

I loved this book. The author has created a believeable heroine, hero and villian. I really cared what was going to happen to the characters. Her descriptions of the North Carolina mountains is detailed and lovely. It is a very suspenseful read but not disturbing. A great suspense read.

I picked this book up on the spur of the moment and cannot wait to read another book by this author. I literally could not put it down -- the characters are compelling and their separate tragedies make their story one of the best books I have read in a long time. The author paints vivid pictures of the North Carolina mountains where most of the story takes place -- the town almost becomes one of the characters. This book contained all of the things I look for in romantic suspense: believable and sympathetic characters, a truly evil "bad guy", and a wonderful story. Read it!