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Shadows of Salem #1
Shadow Born
Chicago Police Detective Brooke Chandler is keeping a secret…and if she’s not careful, it could get her killed.
Brooke is no stranger to the supernatural. In Chicago, vampires are just as prevalent as drug lords, and infinitely more bloodthirsty. So when her partner and fiancé dies in a mysterious fire while chasing down a lead in Salem, she suspects something dark and otherworldly is at play.
Blessed with the ability to see into the past by touching inanimate objects, Brooke transfers to the Salem PD, hoping her talent will help her get to the bottom of things. Between dodging assassination attempts and being stonewalled at every turn, the going is tough. Add in a mysterious fae club owner with secrets of his own and a personal grudge against her, and it becomes nearly impossible.
If Brooke wants to play in the supernatural sandbox, she’s going to have to roll up her sleeves and get dirty. But how many people will have to die for Brooke to discover the truth about her fiancé?
Find out what lurks in the SHADOWS OF SALEM, the latest Urban Fantasy hit series that readers are comparing to Karen Marie Moning and Patricia Briggs.
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Brooke is no stranger to the supernatural. In Chicago, vampires are just as prevalent as drug lords, and infinitely more bloodthirsty. So when her partner and fiancé dies in a mysterious fire while chasing down a lead in Salem, she suspects something dark and otherworldly is at play.
Blessed with the ability to see into the past by touching inanimate objects, Brooke transfers to the Salem PD, hoping her talent will help her get to the bottom of things. Between dodging assassination attempts and being stonewalled at every turn, the going is tough. Add in a mysterious fae club owner with secrets of his own and a personal grudge against her, and it becomes nearly impossible.
If Brooke wants to play in the supernatural sandbox, she’s going to have to roll up her sleeves and get dirty. But how many people will have to die for Brooke to discover the truth about her fiancé?
Find out what lurks in the SHADOWS OF SALEM, the latest Urban Fantasy hit series that readers are comparing to Karen Marie Moning and Patricia Briggs.
Scroll Up and One Click to start reading today!
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2020
301 people are currently reading
175 people want to read
About the author
Rebecca Hamilton
61 books721 followersRebecca Hamilton writes Paranormal Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction. She lives in Florida with her husband and four kids, along with multiple writing personalities that range from morbid to literary. Having a child diagnosed with autism has inspired her to illuminate the world through the eyes of characters who see things differently.
Rebecca Hamilton is represented by the ever-more-amazing Rossano Trentin of TZLA.
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Rebecca Hamilton is represented by the ever-more-amazing Rossano Trentin of TZLA.
There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name
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September 3, 2020
A satisfactory read with nice twists and a well-done romance. It has all the norms of a fantasy book and I liked the setting and the main character, Brooke, was very sarcastic and funny. Will be reading the second book.
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January 31, 2020
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Shadow Born, by co-authors Rebecca Hamilton, Heather Marie Adkins, is the first installment in the authors Shadow of Salem series. As the story opens, protagonist Brooke Chandler is temporarily moving from Chicago, a town infested with Vampires, to Salem to find out the truth about what happened to her fiance Tom Garrison. Garrison was supposed to be investigating kids missing from a local orphanage where Tom grew up. The case is now cold but with her secret psychometric skills and relentless drive for justice, Brooke figures she might be able to solve it where no one else could.
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*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Shadow Born, by co-authors Rebecca Hamilton, Heather Marie Adkins, is the first installment in the authors Shadow of Salem series. As the story opens, protagonist Brooke Chandler is temporarily moving from Chicago, a town infested with Vampires, to Salem to find out the truth about what happened to her fiance Tom Garrison. Garrison was supposed to be investigating kids missing from a local orphanage where Tom grew up. The case is now cold but with her secret psychometric skills and relentless drive for justice, Brooke figures she might be able to solve it where no one else could.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
January 21, 2020
Omggggg!
When detective Brooke Chandler comes to town searching for answers about her fiancee's passing, she gets more than she bargained for. From supernatural to natural, join the ride as Brooke navigates the lies, betrayal and hidden secrets that span centuries to come down to a showdown worth viewing. Will she survive or will evil take all?
When detective Brooke Chandler comes to town searching for answers about her fiancee's passing, she gets more than she bargained for. From supernatural to natural, join the ride as Brooke navigates the lies, betrayal and hidden secrets that span centuries to come down to a showdown worth viewing. Will she survive or will evil take all?
February 25, 2020
Promising start!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing was well done and it had a great storyline that has a lot of promises in growth. That being said, although this is the first in a series it can be read as a stand-alone as it does not have a cliffhanger ending but rather just leaves it open for more. I'm excited to see where it leads us too; oir main characters seem very powerful and it'll be fun to see just how much they really have, and of course to see them get together. There isn't much in the way of sex although there is a flashback 'vision' and I'm hoping for more later!
I really liked the storyline. A detective with the ability to touch objects and see visions moves to Salem to find out what happened to her fiance. In doing so she ends up in all these cases that unlock mysteries about the supernatural community, her family, her past, her reincarnated past, and even some interesting powers.
I liked that the writing was maturely written and also that it had a good and quick plot progression. I recommend it and I'll be continuing on w the series :)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing was well done and it had a great storyline that has a lot of promises in growth. That being said, although this is the first in a series it can be read as a stand-alone as it does not have a cliffhanger ending but rather just leaves it open for more. I'm excited to see where it leads us too; oir main characters seem very powerful and it'll be fun to see just how much they really have, and of course to see them get together. There isn't much in the way of sex although there is a flashback 'vision' and I'm hoping for more later!
I really liked the storyline. A detective with the ability to touch objects and see visions moves to Salem to find out what happened to her fiance. In doing so she ends up in all these cases that unlock mysteries about the supernatural community, her family, her past, her reincarnated past, and even some interesting powers.
I liked that the writing was maturely written and also that it had a good and quick plot progression. I recommend it and I'll be continuing on w the series :)
January 22, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book and I'm looking forward to starting the next to see where the story goes next
I enjoyed reading this book and I'm looking forward to starting the next to see where the story goes next
June 26, 2022
Oh where to start first the author’s ignorance of firearms, but yet writes them into their story…google is your friend example is author wrote .1911 pistol as a firearm well that is a model of firearm not a caliber…1911’s come in 22, 9mm, 10mm, 40 and 45 calibers. Also S & W .40 is a cartridge casing that is used in making 40 caliber bullets which work in any 40 caliber firearm. Most who use firearms, never reference their firearm by the caliber examples Glock 22, Ruger P90….most likely the police issued weapon is a S&W M&P 40 that is referred to as M&P40…again ignorance…another apparently the FMC had her 1911 in her bra…that is a big bra to hold an 8 inch by 6 in firearm, even the ultra compact 1911 are still about 6 in by 4 in, that’s a lot firearm to stuff in ur bra to keep concealed and to whip out really easy….before I am labeled as a gun nut…I carried a firearm 40 hours a week for 20 years and was educated to recognized what firearm I was on the wrong end of. I could had overlooked this but as the story progressed there were glaring issues with flow, as well a the FMC became an entitled power tripping nasty C. Examples were author compared Salem pd office to be quarter the size of Chicago, everything was compared to Chicago, but we have no clue what Chicago even looked like, cuz the story started with FMC in Buffalo on her way to Salem…so descriptive of location and events is severely lacking. Flow issues example…FMC was fight a wraith, the wraith had knocked both of her firearms out of her hands…so how did she shoot the wraith?….No where did she pick one of her firearms back up……And thirdly FMC started off kind of strong but quickly progressed to a know it all, entitled Bitch, then progressed to a nasty person. She jumped to conclusions and judgements quickly, she is suppose to be and excellent detective, I am gonna have to disagree. She expected everyone to give her everything because she is so special…she is in a city full of special people. My favorite is her partner say he did not get to meet Tom, but she pulls and old memory off him…immediately she jumps to conclusions that he is lying cuz well there is no other explanation, well maybe look at you were hunting vampires, you yourself have this amazing ability to see events in peoples lives not like that is evasion of privacy…but to think that there might be a mystical other reason for them not remembering or the captain trying to cover up Tom’s disappearance…awful closed minded especially after learning of the fae.
And finally, this book came out a year or so ago, my review does nothing to help correct Authors ignorance, but hopefully let’s other know these issues, I wished someone who have written an honest review that I could have seen before wasting my time and money on this.
And finally, this book came out a year or so ago, my review does nothing to help correct Authors ignorance, but hopefully let’s other know these issues, I wished someone who have written an honest review that I could have seen before wasting my time and money on this.
November 25, 2021
Rating : 5/5 ... intriguing urban fantasy + sexy fae = me really happy
Review in french : cliquez ici
Review in english : Full disclosure, I read this book a long time a go. But I finally decided to review it because I really liked it.
This urban fantasy series is great : a mystery, a cop searching for the truth, a sexy fae/club owner. What else do you need ?
I really liked the character of Brooke who is looking for the truth about her fiancé. Her encounter with Maddock, a mysterious character who will make you want to read more, is explosive. As in all urban fantasy, the romance is present but will take quite a while to develop. But Maddock's character is definitely worth the read.
I think I'm going to read this series again because I never got around to finishing it. The 3rd volume came out long after I switched Goodreads accounts.
Review in french : cliquez ici
Review in english : Full disclosure, I read this book a long time a go. But I finally decided to review it because I really liked it.
This urban fantasy series is great : a mystery, a cop searching for the truth, a sexy fae/club owner. What else do you need ?
I really liked the character of Brooke who is looking for the truth about her fiancé. Her encounter with Maddock, a mysterious character who will make you want to read more, is explosive. As in all urban fantasy, the romance is present but will take quite a while to develop. But Maddock's character is definitely worth the read.
I think I'm going to read this series again because I never got around to finishing it. The 3rd volume came out long after I switched Goodreads accounts.
November 25, 2022
second times the charm
A woman who is searching for answers, a man who thought he had them all… this story, while fast paced, introduces several characters and their involvement with one another, while leaving some questions unanswered. I love the world building of the small town, the brief glimpse into the occult surrounding it, and the character building between the detective and the Fae lord.
The “Second time…” title has a split meaning for me. One is revealed within the story. The other because I had started this book before, couldn’t get into it, and tried again later. I’m pretty sure it is due to the very fast paced nature of the first few chapters, but if you find yourself in a similar position keep going. Once the balls start rolling you will find yourself hooked.
A woman who is searching for answers, a man who thought he had them all… this story, while fast paced, introduces several characters and their involvement with one another, while leaving some questions unanswered. I love the world building of the small town, the brief glimpse into the occult surrounding it, and the character building between the detective and the Fae lord.
The “Second time…” title has a split meaning for me. One is revealed within the story. The other because I had started this book before, couldn’t get into it, and tried again later. I’m pretty sure it is due to the very fast paced nature of the first few chapters, but if you find yourself in a similar position keep going. Once the balls start rolling you will find yourself hooked.
February 15, 2025
Brooke Chandler is a detective in Salem Massachusetts on loan from Chicago PD, to investigate her fiancé's death. Chicago is overrun with vampires, but Salem is a haven for other supernatural creatures including Fae extraordinaire Maddock Tremaine. Brooke is brash, rushes headlong into to trouble immediately, not very likeable, and violent. I didn't like her for a long time and then she grew on me. Investigating means finding out the truth about the world around her, her own background, and the truth about her dead fiance.
September 12, 2020
This is a great start to a wonderful series. Fast paced, exciting, and seriously I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting! Loved it. and unlike most of the fantasy fiction regarding the faerie, vampires and other supernatural books having the plot set in Salem is genuinely ingenious as it already has a history for the tourists. Well done and I throughly enjoyed this book and will be carrying on with the series.
October 1, 2020
Salem
Brooke was devistated when she found out her fiance had been murdered. She felt guilty because she didn't go with him when he went to investigate missing people in Salem. When she arrives she finds out the are other beings going bump in the night. She in way over her head and she ends up befriending a powerful fae. Lots of twists and turns you don't see coming. Great story line. I just wish there was more steam between the main characters.
Brooke was devistated when she found out her fiance had been murdered. She felt guilty because she didn't go with him when he went to investigate missing people in Salem. When she arrives she finds out the are other beings going bump in the night. She in way over her head and she ends up befriending a powerful fae. Lots of twists and turns you don't see coming. Great story line. I just wish there was more steam between the main characters.
February 22, 2021
For those who like detectives
It was a great book to read, fast paced detective. MC is not the smartest as she goes into everything unprepared (and it frustrated me to no end) but with all the twists and turns the book is very well though out and I would say worth a read. I loved that "romantic interest", if you can call it that, was Scottish, that was my favourite part.
It was a great book to read, fast paced detective. MC is not the smartest as she goes into everything unprepared (and it frustrated me to no end) but with all the twists and turns the book is very well though out and I would say worth a read. I loved that "romantic interest", if you can call it that, was Scottish, that was my favourite part.
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February 3, 2020Brooke
Brooke is a detective with a secret . She can touch things and see what happened. Her fiance is dead, and she is going to find out why and how. She runs into all kinds of supernatural creatures.
Brooke is a detective with a secret . She can touch things and see what happened. Her fiance is dead, and she is going to find out why and how. She runs into all kinds of supernatural creatures.
May 12, 2020
Couldn't put it down!
This book had me on the edge of my seat and had multiple twists I didn't see coming. An awesome mystery in an urban fantasy world, with great characters. Can't wait to read the rest!
This book had me on the edge of my seat and had multiple twists I didn't see coming. An awesome mystery in an urban fantasy world, with great characters. Can't wait to read the rest!
February 1, 2020
Enjoyed very much
I very much enjoyed this book I look forward. To more of your books. You are very talented it keeps you wanting to read
I very much enjoyed this book I look forward. To more of your books. You are very talented it keeps you wanting to read
April 4, 2020
Only one complaint
It was too short. It was very well written though. I do enjoy when books have accents written in to them. Draws you into the story
It was too short. It was very well written though. I do enjoy when books have accents written in to them. Draws you into the story
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August 14, 20204stars
Nice murder mystery. Lots of paranormal beings, fae, witches, and a host of great characters. A big twisty I didn't see coming, and that did it for me.
Nice murder mystery. Lots of paranormal beings, fae, witches, and a host of great characters. A big twisty I didn't see coming, and that did it for me.
December 17, 2020
A must read
I could not put this down. Loved it. I can't wait to read the next installment. The characters are simply amazing and well written
I could not put this down. Loved it. I can't wait to read the next installment. The characters are simply amazing and well written
December 31, 2020
Shadow Born
I could not put this book down I am completely hooked, there are some things you see coming and quite a few that you don't which make the book interesting to read
I could not put this book down I am completely hooked, there are some things you see coming and quite a few that you don't which make the book interesting to read
April 11, 2021
Good read
Loved story line, twists and turns, mystery and suspense.
Strong female main character.
Can't wait to read next in series.
Loved story line, twists and turns, mystery and suspense.
Strong female main character.
Can't wait to read next in series.
September 16, 2021
Always engaging reads by Rebecca Hamilton
This story is surprising and makes you want more. Well done characters and world. I'm looking forward to book 2.
This story is surprising and makes you want more. Well done characters and world. I'm looking forward to book 2.
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June 11, 2025I really wanted to like this book but it was just meh.
January 10, 2020
Brooke has silver hair and purple eyes and a gift. She can touch things and gain visions from the past. She is an officer on the Chicago police force, who just received permission to go to the Salem PD to discover how her fiancée Tom got killed. They both hunted and killed vamps in Chicago. She was trained by her “uncle Oscar” in many forms of battle. She NEVER told anyone about her gift. Now she is in Salem and everyone is hush hush or hiding secrets about Tom’s visit. She goes after a suspect to come across a nightclub full of supes. She meets the head honcho, Tremaine, and he vows vengeance against her for something the occurred in the past she has no recollection. They know she is targeted and is doing everything possible to discover who, what and why. Each lead turns into more questions and deadlier encounters. When the do discover the answers, it is almost too late! Now, will Brooke die or live? Can she stop those who want to take over? Find out in this new series beginning and be prepared to be wowed!
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