Fred Chappell
The search for the father is a favorite theme of authors and one that is perfectly suited to the detective story form. Allen Eskens has drawn an intricate and intriguing search map full of sharps turns and returns. Suspenseful, revealing, clear-eyed, and brightly told, The Shadows We Hide is a real experience, page to page to end page.
author of Serena RonRash
The Shadows We Hide is a riveting novel about one man's search for his father that becomes a perilous journey into a labyrinth of deceit and lies. Eskens vividly renders how small towns try to keep their secrets, and how sometimes they cannot.
New York Times bestselling author of The Third Vic Phillip Margolin
Whether you like mysteries with surprise endings and terrific twists or you are a reader who never reads a mystery, but loves literary novels that explore the emotions that bring families together or tear them apart, you will want to read Allen Eskens's excellent novel, The Shadows We Hide.
author of I Am One of You Forever Fred Chappell
The search for the father is a favorite theme of authors and one that is perfectly suited to the detective story form. Allen Eskens has drawn an intricate and intriguing search map full of sharp turns and returns. Suspenseful, revealing, clear-eyed, and brightly told, The Shadows We Hide is a real experience, page to page to end page.
Pioneer Press
Riveting...Readers will enjoy trying to untangle all the clues.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Ginny Greene
A rewarding sequel . . . The Shadows We Hide completes a one-two gut punch that was well worth the wait.
From the Publisher
FINALIST MINNESOTA BOOK AWARD, BEST GENRE NOVEL
FINALIST BARRY AWARD, BEST NOVEL
New York Times Book Review
Talbert proves himself a true hero.”
author of Serena Ron Rash
The Shadows We Hide is a riveting novel about one man's search for his father that becomes a perilous journey into a labyrinth of deceit and lies. Eskens vividly renders how small towns try to keep their secrets, and how sometimes they cannot.
Booklist
Murder, arson, betrayal, and reconciliation will keep pages turning and leave readers eager for more of Joe Talbert.”