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Dakota Kilroy, a 28-year-old investigative journalist, is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her best friend, Maddy Montgomery who went missing at the age of fifteen. When financial difficulties force her to move back home to Santa Monica, CA, she cannot take the unanswered questions anymore. Determined to find out what happened to Maddy, Dakota starts ShadowCast, a true crime podcast to publicize the case. But little does she know the man responsible for Maddy’s disappearance all those years ago is listening in and tampering with her investigation.
SHADOWCAST is a psychological thriller with page-turning suspense, a story that praises the value of friendship and the fearless pursuit of justice.
SHADOWCAST is a psychological thriller with page-turning suspense, a story that praises the value of friendship and the fearless pursuit of justice.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2021
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V.P. Morris
8 books57 followersV.P. Morris is an award-winning thriller and horror writer and podcast host. Her interest in true crime and criminal psychology inspired her debut novel, ShadowCast. When she isn’t writing, she is enjoying her time with her husband, son, and their rescue dog, Oscar.
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May 14, 2021
I have been on a psychological thriller kick over the last year and this one does not disappoint. It is a little different because we know all those involved, including the killer, and the story is told from his POV and Dakota's, the protagonist. It is eerie reading the killer's POV but it is also fascinating to see how a serial killer might think. There is more to his story than meets the eye.
Dakota is an investigative journalist that has been laid off and ends up going back home to CA from NYC much to her chagrin. Her parents are not 100% supportive of her career path and possibly even less so once she is out there and decides to start a podcast to try and find out what happened to her best friend Maddy. I don't feel like we get to know Dakota's family very well and I feel like they are shallow and only care about appearances.
While I don't list to podcasts, I find the concept interesting. I know many listen to true crime podcasts and this would fall into that category. She is very matter of fact when sharing her findings and that draws attention to her show. But like anything on the internet, there are creepers out there and those that are willing to throw rocks at anyone and everyone from the perceived safety from behind a computer.
The story has a nice even pace and I was riveted to the story wondering what was the connection, would they figure out who he was, and how would that impact Dakota. The clues and details of what happened and parsed out at a good pace that keeps the story hopping. The revelation about the history of the killer and how long this has been happening is amazing. Goes to show you there are all kinds of weirdos about there.
There is even a bit of romance to this book between Dakota and Sean. Sean is about 16 years older than Dakota and is heavily invested in her search for Maddy's killer. You will have to read the book to learn why he cares so much.
Overall this was an intriguing read and we give it 4 paws up.
Dakota is an investigative journalist that has been laid off and ends up going back home to CA from NYC much to her chagrin. Her parents are not 100% supportive of her career path and possibly even less so once she is out there and decides to start a podcast to try and find out what happened to her best friend Maddy. I don't feel like we get to know Dakota's family very well and I feel like they are shallow and only care about appearances.
While I don't list to podcasts, I find the concept interesting. I know many listen to true crime podcasts and this would fall into that category. She is very matter of fact when sharing her findings and that draws attention to her show. But like anything on the internet, there are creepers out there and those that are willing to throw rocks at anyone and everyone from the perceived safety from behind a computer.
The story has a nice even pace and I was riveted to the story wondering what was the connection, would they figure out who he was, and how would that impact Dakota. The clues and details of what happened and parsed out at a good pace that keeps the story hopping. The revelation about the history of the killer and how long this has been happening is amazing. Goes to show you there are all kinds of weirdos about there.
There is even a bit of romance to this book between Dakota and Sean. Sean is about 16 years older than Dakota and is heavily invested in her search for Maddy's killer. You will have to read the book to learn why he cares so much.
Overall this was an intriguing read and we give it 4 paws up.
October 19, 2021
The book started out strong and got its hooks into me easily. For about the first half I was thoroughly entertained, up to the point that it was really hard to put down. A down on her luck investigative journalist follows her passion and starts a podcast to find her missing childhood friend, while the murderer is trying his best to hinder the investigations. I hoped for a rather exciting cat and mouse game and was curious about the criminal and how V.P. Morris would describe him: would he be an extremely intelligent but sadistic person? Or would he be a rather humdrum everyday man? And luckily I wasn't disappointed by the way the killer was described. The protagonist (I already forgot her name) was pleasantly determined and chaotic all throughout and I liked to read her perspective as well (even though her only real negative character trait for me as a reader seemed to be that she could never do anything wrong, but then again: other people like that in a heroine).
However, it all started to fall flat for me when halfway through the book a new love interest pops up, who is closely tied to the case she is investigating and fails to mention so from the get-go. The ending seemed a bit rushed for me, but overall I'd recommend it to everyone who likes true crime and an easy read.
However, it all started to fall flat for me when halfway through the book a new love interest pops up, who is closely tied to the case she is investigating and fails to mention so from the get-go. The ending seemed a bit rushed for me, but overall I'd recommend it to everyone who likes true crime and an easy read.
March 29, 2021
WOW! This is by far one of the creepiest books I've ever read. The first three sentences read, "I always thought women looked more beautiful dead than alive. That was until I met her. My angel." 🤯 How scary is that? The book hooked me from the very first page and I just couldn't it down. The story is very well thought out and written. I would've never guessed this was a debut novel! It is a short, fast-paced, and thrilling book that gave me goosebumps and at times made my stomach churn. If you love thrillers and true crime please do yourself a favor and check this one out! You won't regret it!
⚡Thank you V.P. Morris for my copy of ShadowCast!⚡
⚡Thank you V.P. Morris for my copy of ShadowCast!⚡
June 29, 2021
Many thanks to V.P. Morris for a review copy of ShadowCast, a psychological thriller which follows protagonist Dakota Kilroy as the mystery of her childhood best friend’s disappearance resurfaces and consumes her life.
In the vein of both Stieg Larsson and Gillian Flynn, Morris recognises the importance of a solid, watertight plot in such a novel, and delivers. As is often the case in books of this nature, there is a semi-substantial ensemble of characters to keep track of, which makes it all the more important for the author to have a solid handle on the architecture of the plot, and understand how to incorporate the main players throughout the narrative. Morris does this with a skill both deft and effortless, even weaving in some clever perspective-switching devices, and at no point did I feel bogged down in the details of the deepening mystery.
Being an obsessive plotter myself, and having a fanatical fascination with the role arrangement plays in an author’s work (in the same way one can get lost analysing the element of arrangement in compositions from Bach to Tool) this book satiated my desire for a well-oiled machine of a story, where each constituent part played a vital role, and contributed to a cohesive whole that was at once rewarding and exhilarating.
Oh, and the end absolutely rocks.
Thanks again for the opportunity to review this brilliant book! Excellent job. Check out SHADOWCAST now.
In the vein of both Stieg Larsson and Gillian Flynn, Morris recognises the importance of a solid, watertight plot in such a novel, and delivers. As is often the case in books of this nature, there is a semi-substantial ensemble of characters to keep track of, which makes it all the more important for the author to have a solid handle on the architecture of the plot, and understand how to incorporate the main players throughout the narrative. Morris does this with a skill both deft and effortless, even weaving in some clever perspective-switching devices, and at no point did I feel bogged down in the details of the deepening mystery.
Being an obsessive plotter myself, and having a fanatical fascination with the role arrangement plays in an author’s work (in the same way one can get lost analysing the element of arrangement in compositions from Bach to Tool) this book satiated my desire for a well-oiled machine of a story, where each constituent part played a vital role, and contributed to a cohesive whole that was at once rewarding and exhilarating.
Oh, and the end absolutely rocks.
Thanks again for the opportunity to review this brilliant book! Excellent job. Check out SHADOWCAST now.
January 26, 2021
ShadowCast is a fabulous title for a debut novel and behind the atmospheric cover image are more delights. V P Morris brings new and exciting characters to readers through this psychological thriller that finds Dakota Kilroy (28) investigating the disappearance of a teenage friend who went missing during their school days. Through alternating narratives, we get inside the mind of the perpetrator and follow Dakota as she reconnects with family and community members in Santa Monica. By following different leads, Dakota negotiates many obstacles to get to the truth of what really happened. I enjoyed the unique and engaging voices V P Morris creates for her characters. The plot includes twists and turns to keep readers guessing and provides a satisfying ending.
October 8, 2021
so good
I loved this book absolutely couldn’t put it down. The story was short but also action packed. Id rate it a 5/5
I loved this book absolutely couldn’t put it down. The story was short but also action packed. Id rate it a 5/5
November 6, 2021
If I had to summarize my thoughts on the book in a sentence, it would be "an interesting concept, but awkwardly told".
To get the criticism out of the way: Morris is clumsy with exposition, which tends to come on thick and fast and in ways that don't feel natural. (For example, when Dakota is thinking of people to interview, she comes up with the names of teachers and explains to herself who they were. Aside from feeling unrealistic, it's a moot point because a few pages later the teachers introduce themselves for the podcast--which was a much more realistic bridge.) Unfortunately, that helps make her characters hard to connect with. Instead of growing and evolving naturally through the story, they change in fits and bursts--often as the result of exposition-heavy conversations--and as needed by the plot. I was also unimpressed with the ending.
But there was also good in this book, too. For one thing, I was genuinely (and pleasantly) surprised by the reveals surrounding Sean and Tiffany. Up till the end of the book, I also enjoyed the sections with the villain and thought they did a great job of developing the character while keeping some mystery to discover. And while this was a brief element of the book, I also liked that Morris touched on the darker side of these true crime investigations: the hurt of the people who are trying to piece their lives back together only to have them opened up for scrutiny again, the people who are suspected by the Internet and subjected to vigilante justice as a result, and how easily and unexpectedly something can go viral and change a lot of lives.
ShadowCast isn't what I hoped it would be. But there's a lot of promise here, and I'd like to see more of this author's work as her style matures and develops.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program. An honest review was requested in exchange, but not required.
To get the criticism out of the way: Morris is clumsy with exposition, which tends to come on thick and fast and in ways that don't feel natural. (For example, when Dakota is thinking of people to interview, she comes up with the names of teachers and explains to herself who they were. Aside from feeling unrealistic, it's a moot point because a few pages later the teachers introduce themselves for the podcast--which was a much more realistic bridge.) Unfortunately, that helps make her characters hard to connect with. Instead of growing and evolving naturally through the story, they change in fits and bursts--often as the result of exposition-heavy conversations--and as needed by the plot. I was also unimpressed with the ending.
But there was also good in this book, too. For one thing, I was genuinely (and pleasantly) surprised by the reveals surrounding Sean and Tiffany. Up till the end of the book, I also enjoyed the sections with the villain and thought they did a great job of developing the character while keeping some mystery to discover. And while this was a brief element of the book, I also liked that Morris touched on the darker side of these true crime investigations: the hurt of the people who are trying to piece their lives back together only to have them opened up for scrutiny again, the people who are suspected by the Internet and subjected to vigilante justice as a result, and how easily and unexpectedly something can go viral and change a lot of lives.
ShadowCast isn't what I hoped it would be. But there's a lot of promise here, and I'd like to see more of this author's work as her style matures and develops.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program. An honest review was requested in exchange, but not required.
May 3, 2021
The synopsis of this book totally piqued my interest as it’s right up my alley! I liked how the book started with the killer’s POV. It was somewhat vague and immediately drew me in because I had no idea where this was going. Then we meet our protagonist Dakota, who moved to NYC from the west coast to pursue a career in investigative journalism. You get a glimpse of her life but not a ton of detail before she’s broke and moves back in with her parents. Once she’s back and settled she feels compelled to solve the murder of her best friend Maddy twelve years earlier.
Here’s what I liked about the novel: the story moved quickly so I was always engaged. The killer and the setup for the plot twist were great. I didn’t see it coming and I thought it was genius! And when you factor in that the mother (with dementia) is part accomplice, it added another layer that worked really well.
Here’s what I didn’t like: many of the supporting characters fell flat for me, especially Dakota’s family. They were very one dimensional. Her father spoke to her constantly as if she were a child and it became a bit much. I also was very creeped out by Dakota’s relationship with Sean. It wasn’t the age difference, it was the fact that this was his biological daughter’s best friend and he still pursued the relationship. They also fell in love extremely quickly and it didn’t feel authentic to me. Saying “I love you” less than 48 hrs after meeting is typically a red flag.
Overall I enjoyed this first novel from V.P. Morris. The story was engaging and the reveal of the killer was a home run. It was also a quick read which I appreciated. I look forward to what she comes out with next.
**I received a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.**
Here’s what I liked about the novel: the story moved quickly so I was always engaged. The killer and the setup for the plot twist were great. I didn’t see it coming and I thought it was genius! And when you factor in that the mother (with dementia) is part accomplice, it added another layer that worked really well.
Here’s what I didn’t like: many of the supporting characters fell flat for me, especially Dakota’s family. They were very one dimensional. Her father spoke to her constantly as if she were a child and it became a bit much. I also was very creeped out by Dakota’s relationship with Sean. It wasn’t the age difference, it was the fact that this was his biological daughter’s best friend and he still pursued the relationship. They also fell in love extremely quickly and it didn’t feel authentic to me. Saying “I love you” less than 48 hrs after meeting is typically a red flag.
Overall I enjoyed this first novel from V.P. Morris. The story was engaging and the reveal of the killer was a home run. It was also a quick read which I appreciated. I look forward to what she comes out with next.
**I received a copy of this e-book in exchange for an honest review.**
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June 6, 2021
Another Goodreads kindle win! Many thanks for this fast-paced light mystery with a tinge of romance.
I am on a roll catching up. I really enjoyed this book I won as well. This is a mystery, with a light romance storyline mixed in as well. I must have been in a romance type mood when I entered these giveaways – and that’s great!
Dakota (or Koty) is an investigative journalist who’s recently been laid off in New York. Struggling to make ends meat she returns home to CA where her family awaits. Her parents have never understood her and her uncontemporary career – despite being well respected and accomplished. Her model sisters, and their high-profile husbands don’t help her case. This is a classic story of parents not understanding when their children take a different path than them (I can relate! Ha!).
Once home, Koty can’t shake the disappearance of her best friend 12 years prior. Once she starts investigating, she can’t stop. Since she hasn’t been able to find a job since returning home, her sister suggests she start a podcast as she investigates her friend’s disappearance. The podcast takes off quickly and she draws a benefactor – once catch, he’s going to investigate with her. The investigation takes a disastrous turn, but Koty is determined.
This story is told from both Koty and the killers POV. I quite liked the mash up and unique differences. It kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading. In fact, I finished this book in one sitting. I really enjoyed this book. Ultimately, we do learn the identity and reason for Maddy’s disappearance.
I recommend this book for a quick, entertaining, mystery thriller. I give this 4/5 stars!
I am on a roll catching up. I really enjoyed this book I won as well. This is a mystery, with a light romance storyline mixed in as well. I must have been in a romance type mood when I entered these giveaways – and that’s great!
Dakota (or Koty) is an investigative journalist who’s recently been laid off in New York. Struggling to make ends meat she returns home to CA where her family awaits. Her parents have never understood her and her uncontemporary career – despite being well respected and accomplished. Her model sisters, and their high-profile husbands don’t help her case. This is a classic story of parents not understanding when their children take a different path than them (I can relate! Ha!).
Once home, Koty can’t shake the disappearance of her best friend 12 years prior. Once she starts investigating, she can’t stop. Since she hasn’t been able to find a job since returning home, her sister suggests she start a podcast as she investigates her friend’s disappearance. The podcast takes off quickly and she draws a benefactor – once catch, he’s going to investigate with her. The investigation takes a disastrous turn, but Koty is determined.
This story is told from both Koty and the killers POV. I quite liked the mash up and unique differences. It kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading. In fact, I finished this book in one sitting. I really enjoyed this book. Ultimately, we do learn the identity and reason for Maddy’s disappearance.
I recommend this book for a quick, entertaining, mystery thriller. I give this 4/5 stars!
April 15, 2021
I really enjoyed this book- it kept me hooked and reading. I really enjoyed the idea of having the villain's perspective in this book as well as the protagonist's point of view. At first I was weary of the stereotypical characters but I think most of them got fleshed out and went past being stereotypical by the end. The book opens with the villain's point of view and I think that really got me into the thriller aspect right off the bat versus most thrillers that can take a little bit to get exciting.
My one complaint about the book is it didn't feel like the protagonist did much to solve the mystery. Most things fell into her lap or were plot conveniences. I think this can work well sometimes but it happened a bit too often and took me out of the book a bit. It didn't seem like anything particularly "special" about the protagonist helped compel the narrative other than the fact she was an investigative reporter. I'd really have liked to see more of the character having more of a direct impact rather than indirectly impacting the plot. However, it's still a great thriller and I would definitely recommend. I can't wait to read more from the author!
My one complaint about the book is it didn't feel like the protagonist did much to solve the mystery. Most things fell into her lap or were plot conveniences. I think this can work well sometimes but it happened a bit too often and took me out of the book a bit. It didn't seem like anything particularly "special" about the protagonist helped compel the narrative other than the fact she was an investigative reporter. I'd really have liked to see more of the character having more of a direct impact rather than indirectly impacting the plot. However, it's still a great thriller and I would definitely recommend. I can't wait to read more from the author!
June 9, 2022
Dakota Kilroy is an investigative journalist living in New York City. She is forced to move back to her childhood home in Santa Monica, California after being laid off. Back home she is haunted by her past. When she was in high school her best friend, Maddy Montgomery, disappeared. Dakota decides to use her skills as an investigative journalist to find out really what happened to Maddy all those years ago. She starts a true crime podcast, ShadowCast, to publicize the case and gain some new leads. With the help of Sean, a CEO with an interest in true crime, Dakota is close to solving this case. But Maddy’s kidnapper is listening, and he will stop at nothing to keep his secrets.
I could not put this book down! It alternated between Dakota and the kidnapper's POV. It is full of twists and turns. I tend to find a lot of "thrillers" to be predictable but that is not true of this book. However, I did have some issues with this book. It felt like the protagonist lucked into a lot of her answers. The ending also felt rushed, and the main romance was questionable to say the least. But overall I enjoyed this book.
I could not put this book down! It alternated between Dakota and the kidnapper's POV. It is full of twists and turns. I tend to find a lot of "thrillers" to be predictable but that is not true of this book. However, I did have some issues with this book. It felt like the protagonist lucked into a lot of her answers. The ending also felt rushed, and the main romance was questionable to say the least. But overall I enjoyed this book.
October 20, 2021
This is an enjoyable psychological thriller. We, the readers, know from page one that Freddy did the deed. Dakota Kilroy, an out-of-work journalist investigating the unsolved disappearance of her best friend some twelve years earlier, doesn't know what we know. The story is told through two POVs: Dakota's and Freddy's. How Dakota unfolds the events leading up to Maddy's fate and how Freddy does his best to thwart her investigation is what keeps this story compelling and intriguing to the end.
Morris has compiled a full and varied list of characters from Dakota, the driven and persistent investigative journalist who couldn't be any more different to her mother and sisters, to the warped and twisted Freddy and his long-suffering mother, now having to relent to some of the less-pleasant gifts of aging.
I'll be honest: there are a couple of 'hmm, really?' moments, where the plot hits a few conveniences and improbabilities, but, hey, it's fiction, and my enjoyment of a story that never loses momentum makes them pale into insignificance.
This is a debut novel and one that has assured a place for Morris in my 'read more of' list. I'm pretty sure Dakota and her compulsion to dig deep has many more gripping adventures for us to savour.
Morris has compiled a full and varied list of characters from Dakota, the driven and persistent investigative journalist who couldn't be any more different to her mother and sisters, to the warped and twisted Freddy and his long-suffering mother, now having to relent to some of the less-pleasant gifts of aging.
I'll be honest: there are a couple of 'hmm, really?' moments, where the plot hits a few conveniences and improbabilities, but, hey, it's fiction, and my enjoyment of a story that never loses momentum makes them pale into insignificance.
This is a debut novel and one that has assured a place for Morris in my 'read more of' list. I'm pretty sure Dakota and her compulsion to dig deep has many more gripping adventures for us to savour.
January 5, 2022
An editor is a writer's best friend. The errors in this book are too numerous to itemize -- incorrect words (e.g., wretch vs retch, bare vs bear, etc.), misstated expressions and concepts, and more. I'm not going to list all of them because copy editors get paid for a reason, and I'm not here to do that job for free.
If you're a prospective reader, you need to prepare yourself to accept errors like this. If they're going to bother you, better to stay away.
Once you get past that, this book has the seeds of a good story but also a tendency to gloss over details or plot points that are implausible (too many instances to choose from) or just plain icky (e.g., the MC's relationship with that guy is cringeworthy in multiple ways, apparently in service of a plot twist, but the cringe far outweighs the alleged twist IMO).
This book seems like it's trying to ride the wave of podcast popularity, but you've got to have more than a gimmick, and the execution of this story doesn't really.
There are a lot of excellent books in the world. Maybe spend your time with them instead.
If you're a prospective reader, you need to prepare yourself to accept errors like this. If they're going to bother you, better to stay away.
Once you get past that, this book has the seeds of a good story but also a tendency to gloss over details or plot points that are implausible (too many instances to choose from) or just plain icky (e.g., the MC's relationship with that guy is cringeworthy in multiple ways, apparently in service of a plot twist, but the cringe far outweighs the alleged twist IMO).
This book seems like it's trying to ride the wave of podcast popularity, but you've got to have more than a gimmick, and the execution of this story doesn't really.
There are a lot of excellent books in the world. Maybe spend your time with them instead.
March 25, 2021
I receive an e-book ARC copy of from @TeaWriteRepeat a week before she launched the novel in exchange of a honest review 🔥 And I must say I really really enjoyed the book. Is a read that you'll never want to put down, after few pages it kept me hooked. Well written, easy to read, the story line & characters keep you interested all the way until the end of the book. I can't wait to see what V.P. Morris next novel is about 😱😈 thank you for sharing this copy.
𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁: 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗿𝗼𝘆, a 28-year-old investigative journalist, is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her bf 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 who went missing at the age of fifteen. After financial difficulties force her to move back home to Santa Monica, CA, she is determined to find out what happened to 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆, Dakota starts ShadowCast, a true crime podcast about the case. But little does she know the man responsible for 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆'𝘀 disappearance all those years ago is listening in and tampering with her investigation.
𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁: 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗿𝗼𝘆, a 28-year-old investigative journalist, is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her bf 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 who went missing at the age of fifteen. After financial difficulties force her to move back home to Santa Monica, CA, she is determined to find out what happened to 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆, Dakota starts ShadowCast, a true crime podcast about the case. But little does she know the man responsible for 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆'𝘀 disappearance all those years ago is listening in and tampering with her investigation.
September 7, 2022
It's Day 5 of my 14-review catch-up and today's book is ShadowCast by V.P. Morris. I read this several months ago but I remember it very well, which means the story and the writing were solid.
Dakota, 28, is an out-of-work journalist who moves back home and starts a podcast to find out the truth about what happened to her friend Maddy, who went missing when they were in high school.
The story is told from both Dakota's point of view and Freddy's — the man responsible for Maddy's disappearance. It's a clever plot, with Freddy listening to each episode of ShadowCast and interfering with the investigation based on what he heard.
Think of it like Only Murders in the Building, but without the comedy. I could nitpick about things I didn't love, but why bother? As a debut novel, it's clever, fast-paced, and packs a few surprises in just under 200 pages.
You can get this at no charge with Kindle Unlimited or buy a hard copy for under $5 at Amazon.
Dakota, 28, is an out-of-work journalist who moves back home and starts a podcast to find out the truth about what happened to her friend Maddy, who went missing when they were in high school.
The story is told from both Dakota's point of view and Freddy's — the man responsible for Maddy's disappearance. It's a clever plot, with Freddy listening to each episode of ShadowCast and interfering with the investigation based on what he heard.
Think of it like Only Murders in the Building, but without the comedy. I could nitpick about things I didn't love, but why bother? As a debut novel, it's clever, fast-paced, and packs a few surprises in just under 200 pages.
You can get this at no charge with Kindle Unlimited or buy a hard copy for under $5 at Amazon.
August 18, 2021
Great Read
I decided to read the book after it was recommended to me by a friend. I really enjoyed it from start to finish. It's an interesting story with a very determined hero. The descriptions of places and characters were so good I could picture it all. It felt a but rushed sometimes and the characters spoke in monologues far too much for my liking. It got a bit graphic towards to end. Overall a great read!
I decided to read the book after it was recommended to me by a friend. I really enjoyed it from start to finish. It's an interesting story with a very determined hero. The descriptions of places and characters were so good I could picture it all. It felt a but rushed sometimes and the characters spoke in monologues far too much for my liking. It got a bit graphic towards to end. Overall a great read!
March 22, 2021
Goodreads Kindle Copy Win
Haunted by the disappearance of her best friend at the age of fifteen, a 28 old investigating journalist looks for answers. Force to move back home where the incident occurs, she starts up a podcast focusing on true crime podcast to bring justice back after time.
An interesting look at forgotten crimes and its role in the present.
Haunted by the disappearance of her best friend at the age of fifteen, a 28 old investigating journalist looks for answers. Force to move back home where the incident occurs, she starts up a podcast focusing on true crime podcast to bring justice back after time.
An interesting look at forgotten crimes and its role in the present.
April 29, 2021
I received this e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It was a great “who did it” that kept me interested and not wanting to put the book down at the end of each chapter. I liked the fact that the author would alternate between the serial killer and the main character. Great job V P Morris!
October 7, 2021
Maybe?
I feel like the killer wrote the book as a way to tell the world what he has done but at the same time added in a weird love interest that just came out of nowhere. And odd cop stuff and some other unbelievable things sprinkled into the story just so people wouldn’t actually believe what he had done.
I feel like the killer wrote the book as a way to tell the world what he has done but at the same time added in a weird love interest that just came out of nowhere. And odd cop stuff and some other unbelievable things sprinkled into the story just so people wouldn’t actually believe what he had done.
October 10, 2021
I love the storyline.
This story has some odd twists and turns and makes you want to read more. I would have given it a five star rating, but there were several times a simple word was left out of a sentence that made me stumble a bit. It just needs more editing to be at that top notch. Otherwise the story itself was worth the read.
This story has some odd twists and turns and makes you want to read more. I would have given it a five star rating, but there were several times a simple word was left out of a sentence that made me stumble a bit. It just needs more editing to be at that top notch. Otherwise the story itself was worth the read.
March 23, 2021
Well written with intriguing storyline that keeps you involved throughout the book. Enjoyed the journey and highly recommend. 5 stars
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My thanks to goodreads and the book’s giveaway sponsors for the opportunity to obtain and read a copy of this book
April 13, 2021
Creepy and creative, ShadowCast keeps you on the edge of your seat, making it a book that you won't want to put down. There are well-drawn characters and twists and turns along the way, keeping the reader simultaneously creeped out and wanting to read more. Highly recommended!
September 30, 2021
Good read
This book was a free book from Book Bub. I am not a fan of books that jump back and forth, but this one changed my mind. A lot of twists and turns. Definitely worth reading. You will not be disappointed.
This book was a free book from Book Bub. I am not a fan of books that jump back and forth, but this one changed my mind. A lot of twists and turns. Definitely worth reading. You will not be disappointed.
October 6, 2021
Shadow Cast
Awesome read. The best detective story I’ve read in awhile. Really keeps you interested from the very first. Great characters. Sad in many ways but yet makes you very happy. A definite must read
Awesome read. The best detective story I’ve read in awhile. Really keeps you interested from the very first. Great characters. Sad in many ways but yet makes you very happy. A definite must read
October 7, 2021
My First, But Not Last Book by V.P. Morris
Great story! A number of characters but you got the feeling that you know them due to great character development. I will most definitely be reading more.
Great story! A number of characters but you got the feeling that you know them due to great character development. I will most definitely be reading more.
June 3, 2024
I enjoy a book written from different points of view. This was a bit creepy in that one point of view was the murderer.
Things got a bit far fetched toward the middle to end of the book. Something way beyond coincidence.
Overall I enjoyed it.
Things got a bit far fetched toward the middle to end of the book. Something way beyond coincidence.
Overall I enjoyed it.
February 6, 2021
Review forthcoming...
April 11, 2021
Great read
April 13, 2021
Wow! What a premise...couldn't put it down! Great description...detailed characters, creative and unexpected plots twists...hats off to V.P. Morris on her first novel! Can't wait for her next one!
September 23, 2021
Good book
The characters were interesting and very riveting. I found the ending was quite well defined and very easy to like
The characters were interesting and very riveting. I found the ending was quite well defined and very easy to like
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