The Whispering Shadows of Savannah: A novel

by Jenny Elaine, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

"I finally reached the barn, the massive silhouette looming up before me like a giant, black mountain, and I quickly pushed the door closed, flipping the latch into place. Suddenly, I had the strange feeling that I wasn’t alone, and I stood very still and quiet, my hand resting on the latch as I listened. An owl hooted in the distance and wind rustled through the trees, but I realized that something else was missing; the crickets and frogs were completely silent, and I knew it wasn’t simply due to my presence. A chill raised the hair on the back of my neck, and I told myself to run into the house, but I was too afraid to move. Just then, a twig snapped loudly nearby, and I felt the warmth of a body step up behind me. Before I could react, one hand clapped painfully over my mouth while the other gripped me firmly around the waist, and I was slammed back against a firm, broad chest."
After being attacked and falsely accused of committing a horrific crime, Vivian McCombs is taken from her home and locked away. Desperate to prove her innocence, she is forced to endure the darkness and chaos that has suddenly overtaken her life. Upon her return home three months later, Vivian befriends Eva Beckett, a young immigrant who is struggling to support her family after the death of her husband. When Vivan's past returns to haunt her and a stranger begins stalking Eva, both women must fight against the dangers that lurk among the whispering shadows.
Follow the lives of these two brave women during the height of World War II as they form friendships, search for healing, battle hardships, and find love along the way. The alluring history of Savannah will captivate you in this astounding story of mystery, courage, romance, and suspense.

Amazon review - "I'm not usually much of a suspense reader, but this 2nd book was such a good book that I couldn't put it down. Great layout, the right amount of mystery and romance all woven together, kept me on the edge of my seat. Love it and can't wait for the next book."

Goodreads review - "Wonderful book!! A must read for someone who enjoys historical fiction, romance and mystery. I definitely recommend reading this, as well as book #1, "The Healing Rose of Savannah". You won't be able to put either book down!! Prepare to lose sleep on these two."

Amazon review - "This second book of this series was an awesome read. I liked how it changed to tell everyones story in the book. It was exciting, mysterious, adventurous and thrilling. Great job on another great book."

Amazon review - "Once again I was blown away by the author and her ability to write such captivating, real-life moments and do it in a way that left me breathless. From the moment I began reading this my heart was swept away on an emotional rollercoaster as I cried and cheered for Vivian and Eva. It was incredibly well-written and impossible not to picture the scenes playing out as I read along. I enjoyed getting to revisit some of the characters from book one as well as the new ones. Jenny is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing what she does next."

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Published January 25, 2025

About the author

Other than writing, I love to travel, spend time with my family (which includes my dog, Opie!), read a book, go on adventures, and eat boiled peanuts. If you've read my books, I truly hope you enjoyed them!

Reviews

[Lori Lundy-Wilkerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you like romance, mystery and historical fiction you will love this book. It is a great sequel to The Healing Rose of Savannah.

[Sally Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both of these books were great. Highly recommend

[Valerie Estes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The story is thrilling with the right amount of mystery and romance. I recommend this book and gave it a 5 star review.

[Barbara Langlois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Took me on a wild ride with all the events. Felt all the feels with this one ...cried,laughed, cheered the characters on. I absolutely love this series. This writer really gets it.

[Emily Lundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book!! A must read for someone who enjoys historical fiction, romance and mystery. I definitely recommend reading this, as well as book #1, "The Healing Rose of Savannah". You won't be able to put either book down!! Prepare to lose sleep on these two.

[Nancy Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great follow-up to Rose of Savanna #1. Her characters are interesting and the story line captivating. I will be looking for more good reads from Jenny Elaine.

[Emily Hines · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was a g great book all the characters and their lives came to life and i couldn't put it f down waiting for the next exciting adventure

[Cynthia christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series!!

[DianFlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really don't remember where I "discovered" this author, but I'm really looking forward to reading her backlist! The Whispering Shadows of Savannah is an emotive sequel that brings back previous characters from Book 1, but the author does such a great job of recapping you don't have to read the 1st one. But you'll want to read them back to back, I promise!

The beginning of the book was heartbreaking and very hard to read, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. There was never a dull moment and I only put it down out of necessity. This lady really knows how to write an intricate plot with plenty of twists and turns and characters you'll love!

[Thomas McCarty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading this book and the series!! It’s a great sequel to The Healing Rose of Savannah!! It’s fantastic!! This book and series has it all! Mystery, drama, action, romance, etc! Ms. Jenny Elaine really knows how to write a story!! If you haven’t purchased this book or series, you need to buy them ASAP!!

[Tiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so gripping it was hard to put down. The author does such a good job at keeping you hooked and makes you loves the characters even more! Amazing read! Highly recommended!

[Jodie Weathers · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read! Kept me engaged and couldn’t put it down! Everyone in my family has read it and absolutely love it!