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PAST GHOSTS ECHOED
Detective Staff Sergeant Enoch Brown's life takes an unthinkable turn after a lightning strike during a solo canoe trip. When he awakens, he's haunted by vivid, fragmented visions, memories that don't belong to him. Desperate for answers, he turns to a psychiatrist who, through hypnosis, unlocks an astonishing Enoch has inherited "echo memories," vivid recollections passed down from his parents and grandparents, all of whom were police officers Sudbury, Ontario.
In Each echo memory opens a window into unsolved cases from his family's past, stretching across a century of policing. Driven by a deep sense of justice, and the unshakable connection to his family's legacy, Enoch reopens these long-cold cases. Using cutting-edge forensic techniques and modern investigative methods, he uncovers truths his predecessors could never have imagined, solving crimes that have lingered in the shadows for decades.
This novel masterfully weaves a heartfelt exploration of family legacy with the evolution of law enforcement, from horseback patrols to high-tech crime labs. Past Ghosts Echoed is a deeply human story of memory, duty, and the enduring pursuit of truth that bridges generations.
In Each echo memory opens a window into unsolved cases from his family's past, stretching across a century of policing. Driven by a deep sense of justice, and the unshakable connection to his family's legacy, Enoch reopens these long-cold cases. Using cutting-edge forensic techniques and modern investigative methods, he uncovers truths his predecessors could never have imagined, solving crimes that have lingered in the shadows for decades.
This novel masterfully weaves a heartfelt exploration of family legacy with the evolution of law enforcement, from horseback patrols to high-tech crime labs. Past Ghosts Echoed is a deeply human story of memory, duty, and the enduring pursuit of truth that bridges generations.
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Published March 8, 2025
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May 30, 2025
A lightning strike while on a solo canoe trip changes Detective Staff Sergeant Enoch Brown's life in ways he never expected. He’s haunted by vivid visions, echo memories, that don’t belong to him; rather, they are from people on his family tree, all of whom were police officers in Sudbury, Ontario. He is able to use current technology and thinking to solve cold cases.
Minuses: This book could have benefitted from some tighter editing and some love from a copy editor (for instance, I occasionally had a hard time figuring out who was saying what to whom, which could have been fixed by consistent use of quote marks). I thought the author went the scenic route to get to the point of the book, and would have reorganized the contents were I the one writing.
Pluses: Fascinating premise – no-nonsense, salt of the earth, officer who’s the glue that holds his station and co-workers together gets zapped and seems like a bag of crazy, but has an impressive solve rate of cold cases so his bosses let him run. Interesting stories that give a good view of policing through the years. Likeable characters – I particularly liked Brown’s leadership style – he held officers accountable, but was kind in correcting mistakes and training subordinates.
I liked Brown enough that I stuck with the story because I really wanted to see how things turned out. The ending was wild and left me speechless. I would read more by this author.
Minuses: This book could have benefitted from some tighter editing and some love from a copy editor (for instance, I occasionally had a hard time figuring out who was saying what to whom, which could have been fixed by consistent use of quote marks). I thought the author went the scenic route to get to the point of the book, and would have reorganized the contents were I the one writing.
Pluses: Fascinating premise – no-nonsense, salt of the earth, officer who’s the glue that holds his station and co-workers together gets zapped and seems like a bag of crazy, but has an impressive solve rate of cold cases so his bosses let him run. Interesting stories that give a good view of policing through the years. Likeable characters – I particularly liked Brown’s leadership style – he held officers accountable, but was kind in correcting mistakes and training subordinates.
I liked Brown enough that I stuck with the story because I really wanted to see how things turned out. The ending was wild and left me speechless. I would read more by this author.
August 18, 2025
I've found that one of the best ways to assess a book is how much of it you remember, and sticks with you long after you've finished. This is such a book! I am eager to read it again now, once sufficient time has passed, and that too is the mark of a book of value.
Fans of police procedurals, and those who yearn for authentic stories that reflect Canada, will be delighted with this novel. It has those things and more, including a spiritual respect for the Canadian wilderness, vivid imagery and a lesson in effective people management that any supervisor could learn from.
Woven throughout this is a trip through the past, artfully told in a credible way that builds compassion and understanding for the characters. Oh, and one more thing, it is a terrific, fun read that will engage you from the outset. Looking forward to more from this excellent author!!
Fans of police procedurals, and those who yearn for authentic stories that reflect Canada, will be delighted with this novel. It has those things and more, including a spiritual respect for the Canadian wilderness, vivid imagery and a lesson in effective people management that any supervisor could learn from.
Woven throughout this is a trip through the past, artfully told in a credible way that builds compassion and understanding for the characters. Oh, and one more thing, it is a terrific, fun read that will engage you from the outset. Looking forward to more from this excellent author!!
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