The Secrets of Kincaid: Book 2
Publication Date: July 1, 2025
A haunting attack. A killer in the shadows. A protective love.
Murder–that’s what photographer Allye Jessup knows she witnessed as she departed her studio one evening. Waking with bruises on her neck and a foggy memory, she believes she survived an attack, but everyone seems to think she simply sustained a head injury from falling down the stairs outside her studio. Plagued by an undiagnosed health condition, she is torn between the haunting reality of what she may have seen and the possibility that her mind is playing tricks on her.
Without proof the other victim ever existed, Detective Eric Thornton can hardly declare the area a murder scene. Still, he adds Allye’s report to his already full caseload. But when new evidence surfaces to support her claims, Eric must stay one step ahead of a ruthless killer and uncover the truth before the suspect closes in on Allye again.
Pick up this thrilling ride of romantic suspense with themes of danger, psychological intrigue, friends to more, and a small-town investigation. Readers of Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, and Dani Pettrey will love this twisty read.
In spite of being told it was just a fall, Allye Jessup insists she was attacked for witnessing a murder. However, with no victim and no immediate evidence, there’s nothing the police can do.
Shadowed Witness marks the second installment in The Secrets of Kincaid series by Angela Carlisle. As a Christian romantic suspense novel, the storyline centers around Allye’s claims and Detective Eric Thornton’s efforts to investigate.
Adding to the drama is Allye’s undiagnosed medical condition, which is causing all sorts of challenges for the photographer. It’s not until she stumbles upon more clues that it becomes evident that someone is targeting her. While juggling multiple cases and fentanyl overdose death, Eric is drawn to Allye and is determined to help.
What ensues is an intriguing mystery leading to unlikely culprits. As danger mounts and Allye fights off an intruder, Eric must put all the pieces together. The health aspect for Allye adds an extra layer of depth.
Shadowed Witness offers a fast-paced story of suspense filled with danger and deception.
Angela Carlisle resides in the hills of northern Kentucky and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Christian PEN. Angela is an editor by day and prefers to spend her free time reading, baking, and drinking ridiculous quantities of hot tea. Her unpublished works have won awards in ACFW’s Genesis and First Impressions contests and placed in the Daphne du Maurier contest. Her shorter fiction works, including the prize-winning flash-fiction piece “Mansion Murderer,” have appeared in Splickety and Spark magazines.
