What Lies Behind
What Lies Behind by J. T. Ellison is a gripping novel published by MIRA in 2015, featuring 400 pages in English. The story centers around Dr. Samantha Owens, who, despite no longer being a medical examiner, finds herself drawn into a police investigation in her neighborhood. When her friend, homicide detective Darren Fletcher, invites her to examine the evidence of a suspicious crime scene, she quickly realizes that the apparent murder/suicide is far more complicated than it seems, revealing a web of deception and danger.
As the investigation unfolds, Samantha and Fletcher are called to a meeting with high-level officials at the State Department, who appear to have their own secrets. The narrative delves into themes of bioterrorism and trust, as they navigate a landscape filled with powerful adversaries. With the stakes rising and her boyfriend, Xander Whitfield, potentially in jeopardy, Samantha faces her most intricate case yet. This edition offers readers a suspenseful exploration of crime and medical intrigue, keeping them engaged until the final revelation.
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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.
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