Once more, I am lured deep into Eve Duncan's deadly world. The dead Speak to,her in terms of their bones. Eve Duncan can take bones and reconstruct them in a way that shows who or what they were before they ended up dead. I love that about Eve. Now, Eve is a mother and a wife. She's being targeted by a killer. The killer doesn't like Eve and the way she's handling everything. It bothers the killer until the killer feels only rage and hatred. Because Eve is upsetting the killer, her little boy becomes the target. From there her world spins out of control.

Iris Johansen's latest novel, Shattered Mirror, is the most intriguing mystery I've read. The suspense builds up into an intense atmosphere. There was plenty of action to keep me guessing and keep me hooked. Mystery, murder, and chaos are found in this new thriller. I absolutely loved it. Overall, I highly recommend this Eve Duncan novel.

Shattered Mirror by Iris Johansen has strong family relationships, along with the mystery and suspense elements. What it does not have is Jane and her boyfriend from the last book in the series. This one centers on Eve, her husband, son and Cara while at home in Atlanta.

The psychic mystical element is prominent in this book, so it is far from realistic. That is not to say that it is not a pleasure to read. It also has so many twists and turns, with some very unexpected twists in the story. There is also the introduction of new characters when there is already plenty. For new readers to the series this might be confusing or perhaps not at all.

It is a plot that focuses on the intrigue and suspense more than the action. Having the twin revelation added the element of surprise in the plot, which I found to be fascinating. The evil and vile villain is not as easy for them to find and stop, making it a page-turner. Fan of psychological thrillers will love Shattered Mirror.

I’ve literally been reading books from this author since I was 13 and almost 20yrs year later she never disappoints. The book shows you what family and love is about. The family you depend on sometimes are your friends. I loved the ending it gives you something to look forward to. If you enjoy a good thriller this book is for you.

Eve Duncan receives a package on her porch, a burned skull that she feels compelled to restore. But dark forces are operating not far from her home and soon everyone she loves is under the threat of a mad killer seeking revenge. This is by far the best Eve Duncan book that I have ever read! The characters are realistic and portrayed with great emotion and detail. The man who is trying to destroy Eve and her family is diabolical and so twisted that you want him to get caught and punished...soon, before he does more harm. Kaskov, Cara’s Russian grandfather, is a featured part of the story, and instead of being villainous, he is actually helpful. The new character introduced is Darcy, Cara’s friend from school. She is like comic relief with a twist because her life is threatened, also. This book was a book that will knock you out of your chair with its twists and turns and action that does not stop from page one until the conclusion. Iris Johansen has given the reader a book that will be hard to put down and will also make you think afterwards about all you hold dear and how one moment in time can change everything.

Shattered Mirror kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I devoured it as quickly as I could! As always, Iris Johansen, spins an awesome tale. I have a book hangover after reading it and can't wait for the next one to come out! Great job!

Another excellent Eve Duncan book. Each succeeding book gets better. Great new character Darcy, Cara's roommate at school. A skull is left in a box with a mirror on the seat of Joe's truck minutes after Michael was sitting there. Eve works her magic but imagine her shock when she meets Cara's friend Darcy. She is an exact replica of the reconstruction, a twin. Many twists and turns as the killer comes closer and closer. I love the relationships between the characters. I hope we see more of Darcy in future books. Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the Author for allowing me to read and review this book.

This story was okay for me. I really didn’t understand how Darcy and Sylvie tied into the plot. I thought Darcy was very annoying. Cara and Jock remind me a lot of Jane and Trever. The story has a trigger in it that crossed my moral boundaries and was difficult to read.

Loving this series , really need to pick up the books and start adding them on to my shelf, can't wait to read more by this author and see more of these characters. With that said I would like to think Netgalley for giving me a chance to read and review this book in change for my honest opinion.

I can honestly say this book really hit me hard. It broke my heart with all the misery and death, but also uplifted me with the determination and resolve of the characters. Eve, top forensic sculptor, is at it once again, vowing to “bring home” the latest victim by sculpting over their burned skull in hopes to identify them. Little did she, or her family, realize how close to home this one would hit. All of the major actors are here from her past books, and each is growing in their own way in their blended family. I can say this book ended appropriately enough. One thing I have noticed reading Johansen’s books is a certain turn of a phrase she uses. When one character is talking about another, they use the phrase “your Eve”or “your Michael”, enough so that it is noticeable. Just an odd tidbit. So go read it already!

One of the better recent Eve Duncan books...

As usual, someone is after Eve and her family. There was a lot of set-up to the story, but it came together pretty quickly. It's amazing how Eve and/or someone in her family is always a target for a sicko or in trouble. Eve is super tough, and her husband, Joe, is as well. I wouldn't want to mess with either of them!

I highly recommend Johansen's Eve Duncan series, but I would recommend that they be read in order, as the characters move throughout the books. You need to know what makes Eve tick.

This is an honest review in exchange for the ARC from NetGalley.

Shattered Mirror – Iris Johansen (Eve Duncan #23)

I received this novel as an Advance Reader Copy, in exchange for an objective review.

Eve Duncan is back once more, as a mysterious gold wrapped box is left on the seat of Joe Quinn’s jeep. After carefully extracting the package and ensuring it’s not explosive, Joe opens the box to find a two faced mirror – with one side intact and the other broken. Beneath the mirror, there is a skull, charred from fire, but with a bullet hole evident. As he explores the property, he finds evidence that someone has been trespassing, and presumably surveilling the area.

As Eve starts to prep the skull for reconstruction, her son Michael, only six years old, but already displaying signs of a sixth sense intuition, suggests that the skull be named Sylvie.

Meanwhile, adopted prodigy Cara is in New York City, getting ready to head to Connecticut for a concert with roommate and best friend Darcy. Although very few know that she is the granddaughter of Sergei Kaskov, Jock Gavin comes back into her life to tell her she’s been shadowed, and he steps in to protect her. When she is attacked, and nearly killed, both she and room mate Darcy head to Atlanta to stay with Eve and Joe.

Meanwhile, Eve has just about completed the reconstruction of the skull, when Michael comes to look at it, and tells her that the eye color is wrong – they should be blue. And when Cara and Darcy arrive, Eve realizes that the skull is an exact duplicate of Darcy – and Darcy has a twin named Sylvia.

And so the next adventure in the Eve Duncan series begins, as Eve, Joe, Cara, Darcy and Jock search for answers in this seemingly complex puzzle, where lives are in danger, no one is safe, and uneasy alliances are made in an effort to save the lives of those they love.

From the lakes of Atlanta, to the bayous of Louisiana, this novel is packed with non-stop action! As usual when I’m reading an Eve Duncan novel, I could NOT put it down!

Another great suspense featuring one of my favorite characters, Eve Duncan. This author always delivers great edge of your seat read. I highly recommend this book.

With Shattered Mirror Iris Johansen has once again brought forth a wonderful story told in a way to keep the reader intrigued all the way through from beginning to end. A burnt skull is delivered to the jeep at the house of forensic sculptor Eve Duncan on the seat of where her son Michael usually sits.. As she reconstructs the skull and brings the face to life Michael has a name for the girl that emerges...Sylvie.. Around the time this is all happening, Cara (off at college with her new roommate Darcy) is attacked in their suite.. Cara's friend and shadow bodyguard Jock Gavin starts trying to figure out what is the cause of the attack. It is soon decided that Cara needs to take some time off and go see Eve and Joe. Upon arrival, Darcy (and everyone else) is shocked to find out that the skull the Eve has been working on is in fact Sylvie, Darcy's twin sister...
Without revealing more of the story, the intrigue involves foreign players, Sergei Kaskov, a Russian Mafioso living in New Orleans with whom Cara visits yearly out of an obligation of his having saved her in a prior episode.
This novel stands well enough on it's own but is just that much better for those who have read the previous books dealing with Eve, Cara, and Kaskov as well as Joe and Jock...not to mention Rory Norwalk..
Read this book and every other book by Iris Johansen you can get. Every one is a well-crafted work.

Another page turner with many twist. Eve Duncan receives a skull to reconstruct and then meets the mirror image. You want to keep reading and not put it down. A lot of suspense

Another great Eve Duncan book! Lots of great suspense! We see a lot of Michael and Cara in this book. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! Received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review by NetGalley

Shattered Mirror
By Iris Johansen
Johansen fans will find yet another fast paced dynamic story in Shattered Mirror, an Eve Duncan Novel. In this story, a new killer is loose and he is determined to make Eve pay for what she has done to him, although she has no idea who he might be. Her young son Michael, Joe Quinn, and Cara Delaney are also in the mix, along with new face Darcy. Darcy is a friend of Cara’s from school and when Cara brings her home for a visit, Eve finds her world in chaos. Just the week before they arrive, Eve is given a skull, wrapped in a beautiful box with two mirrors, one broken and one whole. The box is left on the front seat of her car, just where Michael had been sitting before coming in the house. After she finishes the reconstruction, she finds that she is looking at a replica of Darcy. As they put the pieces together, they discover that Darcy’s twin sister was murdered by this same killer, all as part of his grand plan. The story takes you from the Lake Cottage to the bayous of Louisiana. We even see more of Kaskov, Cara’s Russian Mafia grandfather.
I enjoyed this story and seem drawn to the Eve Duncan stories, even though sometimes they seem a little farfetched to me and tend to follow the same patterns. I still have fun reading them though and can’t seem to put them down until I discover exactly how they are going to take out the bad guy and if everyone survives. This one actually punches you in the gut about half way through. I was shocked. I won’t spoil it, but it is definitely worth the read!
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

A pulse pounding, emotional, thrilling, explosive ride! This book had it all, from a wonderfully unique and loving family, fierce, brave, protective characters, an evil, sick villain and a twisted web of mystery. I haven’t read an Eve Duncan novel in years and I’m kicking myself for it! This author knows how to keep you gripping the edge of your seat the entire time!! Phenomenal!

Another solid Eve Duncan novel. This book brought the chaos to the homefront, with Joe and Eve trying to protect their family from a man who has a score to settle. The first half of the book was a little slow to set the story up but became action packed and riveting until the end. Some parts where predictable, others surprising. Something that bothers me with all of these books is the formal dialogue, especially with the younger characters like Cara, Darcy, and Michael. They always come across as older and it makes for a disconnect for me as I am reading. Also, the links between Norwalk and his victims seemed a little flimsy, especially with Sylvie. I would have liked a little more development there. Overall, if you enjoy Eve Duncan books, you will definitely enjoy this installment.

Great to catch up with Eve and her family.Excellent taut thriller,with deep characters and a really horrible villain.

I was in a reading slump so I read this one much earlier than planned. But thank you Ms. Johansen for getting me out of my slump. I love this series and have for years so it's no surprise I enjoyed this latest installment...I didn't expect the big time jump from the last one, but I enjoyed the story!