"WHAT LIES BEHIND grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Ellison is a great talent—enjoy." —Catherine Coulter, # 1 New York Times bestselling author Critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author J. T. Ellison delivers another riveting novel featuring the incomparable Dr. Samantha Owens
Waking to sirens in the night is hardly unusual for Samantha Owens. No longer a medical examiner, she doesn't lose sleep over them, but a routine police investigation in her neighborhood has her curious. When her homicide detective friend, Darren Fletcher, invites her to look over the evidence, she jumps at the chance and immediately realizes the crime scene has been staged. What seems to be a clear case of murder/suicide--a crime of passion--is anything but. The discovery of toxic substances in hidden vials indicates that something much more sinister is at play...
As Fletch and Sam try to understand what and who they are dealing with, they are summoned to a meeting at the State Department. High-level officials are interested in what they know and seem to be keeping secrets of their own. It's up to Sam and Fletch to uncover what lies behind the deception as the threat of bioterrorism is exposed, and her boyfriend, Xander Whitfield, may be in the line of fire.
Unsure who to trust, Sam and Fletch find themselves up against very powerful people at every stage in the investigation. No one is who they appear to be and with every minute that passes, the danger escalates. It's Sam's most complex case yet and the terrifying reality is beyond anything she could have imagined.
More Praise
"Shocking suspense, compelling characters and fascinating forensic details." —Lisa Gardner, # 1 New York Times bestselling author
"A terrific thriller…fans of forensic mysteries, such as those by Patricia Cornwell, should immediately add this series to their A-lists." Booklist
About the Author :
J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels and the EMMY award-winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS. She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim and prestigious awards. Her titles have been optioned for television and published in twenty-eight countries. J.T. lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens, one of whom is a ghost, where she is hard at work on her next novel. www.jtellison.com
Review :
"A genuine page-turner... Ellison clearly belongs in the top echelon of thriller writers. Don't leave this one behind." -Booklist, starred review on What Lies Behind
"Thriller fanatics craving an action-packed novel of intrigue will be abundantly rewarded!"
-Library Journal on What Lies Behind
"Mystery fiction has a new name to watch."
-John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author
"Fans of forensic mysteries, such as those by Patricia Cornwell, should immediately add this series to their A-lists."
-Booklist, starred review on When Shadows Fall
Exceptional character development distinguishes Thriller Award-winner Ellison's third Samantha Owens novel (after Edge of Black), the best yet in the series."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review on When Shadows Fall
"Full of carefully mastered clues...a true thrillfest that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end."
-Suspense Magazine on When Shadows Fall
"A gripping page turner...essential for suspense junkies."
-Library Journal on When Shadows Fall
"Shocking suspense, compelling characters and
fascinating forensic details."
-Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author on A Deeper Darkness
