What happens when the victim profiler becomes the
victim? In Shadows of the Past,
psychology professor and criminal profiler, Taylor Martin, knows she’s being
stalked. Yet she’s determined to push the thought away while she works to find
her father, who left the family years ago.
Mystery writer, Nick Sinclair searches for his
brother, Scott, a teen on a self-destructive binge. When Taylor and Nick cross
paths they are drawn to each other. But, the past pushes them apart.
From the first chapter of this romantic suspense to the last, Patricia
Bradley’s engaging voice and fast-paced story grabbed my attention and kept me
reading. She took her characters through intrigue, romance, danger, and a
revelation of self-awareness. I grew to respect Taylor as a professional and a
woman who handled herself in the eyes of danger. Nick’s gentle, caring
personality balanced Taylor’s need to be independent. I love the way the author
wove together Taylor’s impossible situation with the mystery of her father’s
disappearance and Scott’s self-destruction. With a perfect blend of dialog,
description and tension, Ms. Bradley’s story pulled me in and didn’t let go
until the very end.
The secondary characters played an engaging role
to the story. With each one, I gained a better understanding of what made
Taylor’s and Nick’s personalities tick. The author included the home where
Taylor grew up as a part of the story. This intrigued me and made me appreciate
the history that went into creating Taylor’s persona.
I recommend this book, especially if you’re a fan
of Terri Blackstock or Dee Henderson. Five stars.
Book 2 in the Logan Point series comes out in the fall 2014.
To find out more about Patricia Bradley, go to: http://ptbradley.com/