The latest installment in Elizabeth Goddard’s Missing in Alaska series is a frantic flight to find a missing sister and stop a murderer before he kills Carrie James (again.) The bush pilot finds herself thrown into Detective Trevor West’s search for his missing sister, even though he is the last thing she needs. Island hopping in southeast Alaska involves spending too much time with this man who makes her feel things she refuses to ever feel again, and it is hard to avoid opening up to someone when you continually find yourself in vulnerable positions with them. Goddard keeps the reader hopping as well, following the whodunnit of multiple transgressions while dodging danger by the most narrow margins. Also appearing in this sequel are several of our friends from the first installment, Cold Light of Day, who help search for the truth amidst the information Carrie and Trevor give and other evidence that turns up. Shadows at Dusk is sure to keep you enthralled from dusk til dawn.

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If something happens to me, give this to my brother.

It's with that premise our thrilling story begins! A year ago Detective Trevor's sister Jennifer disappears somewhere in Alaska and he must find out what happened to her. A decade ago,
Bush pilot Carrie James survived what should have been certain death & now her closest friend was killed. Trevor hires Carrie to help him solve the mystery of his sister & she wants to track down her friends’ killer. As these two work together, danger lurks at their heels. Can they find answers before it's too late?

It's been a while since I've read a suspense book, but I know Goddard is an expert storyteller so I knew I was in for a treat! First of all, I had to look up some of the places in Alaska she sets the story in. What a beautifully rugged area it is, and now I want to plan a trip there one day to explore all of God's beauty in nature. I also didn't realize Alaska is made up of several islands, each one with its own beauty and allure. A definite must-see! So it gave me an idea of just how remote of a place it could be for someone to disappear without a trace. That added an extra layer of danger to me and sets the stage for what our characters went through. I really enjoy what I consider missing persons and cold cases, so this was the perfect story to get lost in. I like how the author balances the suspense throughout so you're not always left breathless and on the run constantly from the bad guys. There are plenty of close calls for Trevor & Carrie, of course, but there's also time for them to work out their next move. As they close in to solve both cases, it was a mad race to the end of the book to find out who was behind everything. I had an inkling of whodunit, but never knew for sure. That's what sets an author apart for me, when they can write so well as to hide the villain until the very end! Shadows at Dusk is a thrilling ride, one that kept me on my toes guessing and turning pages with lightning speed! The faith thread is strong in Trevor & Carrie and their romance is a slow burn, never overshadowing the plot-line. Rather it was an added bonus! What a ride.

I'd recommend this to fans of inspirational romantic suspense and those who enjoy a good book that keeps you up until late into the night! Goddard is an expert writer and it shines in her latest installment of the Missing in Alaska series.

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It's been a year since Montana Detective Trevor West's sister went missing in Alaska. When he received information she had left something for him, he went to Alaska hoping for clues and answers. What he found left him even more confused. Because he needed help, he hired Carrie James, an experienced bush pilot. She was doubtful she could help him but agreed to try. What followed no one could have foreseen.
Carrie and Trevor are interesting protagonists. Both had tragedy in their pasts but had managed to have successful careers. They were competent in their fields and as the story develops it becomes obvious, they will need every skill they have to survive. Expertly plotted, the story moves along at breakneck speed. Filled with twists and turns, danger and life-threatening situations, the story keeps readers engrossed from start to finish. Even with all the tension and danger, a romance develops. Can they survive long enough to see if they have a future together?
I found this to be an exciting and well-crafted story. Highly recommended.

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This novel contains a good deal of suspense as someone is trying to keep Trevor from finding out what happened to his sister, missing in Alaska. Trevor needs a pilot to help him explore the places he thinks his sister has visited so we are introduced to Carrie. She is a very capable pilot and I liked that Trevor, a Detective from Montana, got a little queasy a few times while flying. Both characters are developed well, especially Carrie who has some past experiences with which to deal. There is a hint of romance that builds as the two face danger together.

I like the setting of Alaska. We learn some about the communities and their inhabitants. I appreciate learning some about flying in the treacherous areas too.

This is a good novel for readers who like an interesting setting, well developed characters and a good deal of suspense. It is the second in a series but characters from the first novel only help lay the foundation for this one so it reads well on its own.

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This story is book 2 in the “Missing in Alaska” series. Wow this book was riveting and full of adventure and drama from beginning to end!!

Detective Trevor and pilot Carrie find themselves working together to find missing people and following clues as to what mysteries are happening in the area. Along the way they run from danger and wondering why someone wants them dead and why.

This story had lots of action, clean suspense and great characters. Highly recommend! I really enjoyed this intriguing storyline and the beautiful Alaska settings.

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Elizabeth Goddard absolutely knocked it out of the park once again. This book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment in the Alaska series.

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Shadows at Dusk
November 06, 2023
What a great book to read in front of a fire! This book caught me from the very first page. When I read the first few pages, I thought this is a stay up all night read. Shadows at Dusk is a page turner and has a lot of twist and turns. The characters are well written and likable.

I highly recommend Shadows at Dusk! It has it all you want in a book!

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The story really starts off with a bang. I was engrossed right from the first page.
Alaska, it's crisp, clean, and beautiful with tons of snow but it can also be a place you could get lost or hide and stay hidden. I loved the description of Alaska, I felt pulled in by the mystery. A Montana detective travels to Alaska to search for his missing sister. Missing for over a year she left him photos as clues to her whereabouts. No point in sightseeing or hanging out with the locals, Trevor is all business as he hires local bush pilot Carrie James. No one knows the local area like she does. The mystery kept me intrigued and reading. I'll be looking forward to the next book in the series.

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All opinions expressed are my own.

I’m not going to lie I didn’t like Shadows at Dusk as much as the first one in the series. Mainly because I didn’t really like Carrie for the first half of the book. And the bit of romance between her and Trevor felt rushed. But I did like Trevor.


I also liked the Alaskan setting and the two mysteries in the story. Wanting to find out about Trevor’s sister and solving the murder is what kept me turning the pages. And I did enjoy learning more about the Alaskan wilderness. I am looking forward to the third book in the series.








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This was an exciting story from beginning to end. I was amazed at Carrie's resilience. I loved the bond between her and Isaac. They had a beautiful life of service until danger came knocking. Enter detective Trevor West who has his own mystery to solve. Carrie strikes a deal that benefits them both.

It's fascinating learning about life in Alaska and what people need to do in order to survive without a corner grocery store or pharmacy. I thought it was interesting that Alaska attracts people who want to get lost or to hide from the world. I hadn't really thought about that before.

I liked the twists and turns this story took. It had great suspense and pace. It was full of danger. It was a fun read.
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Shadows at Dusk
Elizabeth Goddard
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Detective Trevor West is looking for answers about the disappearance of his sister who went missing over a year ago in Alaska. With nothing but a few photographs to guide his search, Trevor takes the advice of Police Chief Autumn Long and hires an experienced bush pilot to help scan the area for clues.

Carrie James agrees to help Trevor, but has her own agenda. The unexpected death of her closest friend leaves Carrie with unanswered questions of her own. Carrie agrees to help Trevor find his sister if he will help her track down her friend's killer.

This was the second book in Goddard’s Missing In Alaska series. We enjoyed revisiting a few characters amid Carrie and Trevor’s story. This was definitely a suspenseful story with fast-paced action. The storyline was complex without being confusing and we liked the added challenge of connecting all the pieces.

While Carrie and Trevor were drawn to each other with a budding romance, this book was more focused on uncovering the mysterious happenings and knowing whom to trust. Each character had been deeply hurt in the past and had grown accustomed to relying solely on themselves. However, they both learn God did not create us to live solitary lives. As we trust our God in daily situations, we must also make connections with those He places in our lives and be His hands and feet.

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“She just wanted to close her eyes and sleep for a year and then wake up from this awful, horrid dream.”
In the dedication, the authors tells the reader to hold on tight and believe me I did. I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I knew this one would be just as excellent as the first. I read the beginning of this book when I finished Cold Light of Day and reading it again was just as exciting. This is hands down, another stunning book from Elizabeth Goddard. How she writes the amazing action packed, suspenseful scenes, all while giving you fantastic characters (Trevor and Carrie were great!) amazes me. I couldn’t have asked for more from this book.
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Elizabeth Goddard can always be counted on to write page-turning novels. Shadows at Dusk is no exception. This book had danger and fear on every page.

Montana Detective Trevor West is frantic to find his sister who has been missing for a year. He is told that bush pilot Carrie James would be the one to help in his search which has brought him to Alaska. Unknown to him, Carrie has been trying to stay safe for over ten years after an attempt on her life. Both of these plots weave together at some point, bringing both Trevor and Carrie to focus on the same investigation as the two are linked.

I enjoyed the novel very much except that there were so many malicious characters pursuing both Carrie and Trevor that I had trouble keeping track of them. Ms. Goddard spins quite a yarn in her novels and keeps the reader coming back for more.

4.5 stars

“…I can’t think of anyone who might be after me, except the man who killed me.“

Whew. I think I can relax now that I’ve read the last page of Shadows at Dusk, the newest riveting romantic suspense from Elizabeth Goddard. Maybe. But given how many times I thought that while reading the book, I’m not entirely sure I should quit looking over my shoulder now either.

The opening prologue is… well… killer. And it certainly grabbed my attention and locked it in for the rest of the book. I literally couldn’t have put down this story if I’d wanted to (which I didn’t) because I had to – HAD TO – find out how in the world Carrie (great name for a heroine!) and Trevor were going to get out of this alive. Both of them must have a bit of inner cat, given how many lives they use up during this story, but I wasn’t 100% convinced they would both survive – despite the fact that it’s a romance and I generally trust those to have a happy ending. But this is also an Alaskan suspense novel where ‘unpredictable’ reigns and, given a few other surprising twists, well, I just wasn’t sure how it would all play out in the end. Needless to say, the author does a fabulous job of keeping the suspense level high, the danger coming, and readers like me on the edge of our seats!

Bottom Line: The Alaskan wilderness, with all its dangerous beauty, is the perfect backdrop for Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard. Carrie and Trevor are drawn into its rugged depths on a mission to find Trevor’s sister and to stay alive in the process, two things that prove more difficult than they had anticipated. I loved these two layered characters, and I loved watching them get to know each other, trust each other, and fall in love. They are both very heroic characters, but also relatably human. The faith message – that God is with us when we pass through the difficult seasons of life that crash over us – is solid and flows naturally from the characters and their situations, without being preachy or forced. I cannot wait for book three in this captivating missing persons series of books!

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After reading Cold Light of Day last year (the first book in the Missing in Alaska series) I was excited to read Shadows at Dusk (the second and final book.) The author does a fantastic job of keeping me engaged and flipping pages!

I enjoyed both books in this series so much, but I think this one is even better than the first. I connected with Carrie, and the suspense is spectacular, making it super difficult to put the book down. I love how circumstances brought her together with Trevor, and how theirs was a slow and believable romance.

Even if I’d never visited Alaska before, (I’ve visited several times and loved it!) the author’s vivid scenes had me visualizing the setting perfectly. The danger was palpable, and the elements of faith made this such an inspiring read.

First Line (Prologue): The old cargo plane vibrated as the pilot descended into the airdrop zone, the turbulence shuddering through Carrie James.
Series: Missing in Alaska book 2
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense
Author: Elizabeth Goddard
Page Count: 352

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I really enjoyed this book. The characters, especially Carrie James, are well-developed and relatable. Carrie is a strong woman who has faced unimaginable betrayal but still cares for those in need. Detective Trevor West is driven and passionate about finding his missing sister, but often that drive leads to poor decisions.

The story is engaging and suspenseful. Although at times I felt like the story dragged, I learned a lot about the Alaskan rainforest while reading this book, which made me want to learn more.

This is the second book in the Missing in Alaska series, but it stands on its own. I am now interested in reading the first book in the series. Goddard fans will enjoy this installment. If you've not read Goddard but enjoy books by Terri Blackstock, Lynette Eason, or Colleen Coble, you should enjoy Elizabeth Goddard.

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Readers who like high adventure with lots of action will enjoy this story. Carrie's strong character and sense of justice sets the tone for this story. Set in Alaska, this author does an amazing job of making readers feel as if they're flying with Carrie along the beautiful land. Trevor, as a detective was a little weak at first but did become stronger. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Not Believable, Convoluted, and Stretched the Imagination

Shadows at Dusk is Elizabeth’s Goddard newest book. I have read several of her books and looked forward to reading her latest mystery.

Shadows at Dusk tells the story of Detective Trevor West who is searching in Alaska for his sister Jennifer Warren who disappeared over a year ago. Trevor is a former US Marshal and knows how to track people. But will he be able to solve the case that is most important to him? He enlists the help of Alaskan bush pilot Carrie James to help him follow Jennifer’s trail. Reluctantly, Carrie agrees to help him. Not long into their journey it appears that someone does not want them to continue their search and will do whatever it takes to stop them. But who exactly is the target? Is it Trevor or is it Carrie?

Let me start with the things I liked about this book. I enjoyed learning about beauty of this vast, remote, and treacherous terrain. I liked the character Trevor, he seemed like caring, determined, and faithful friend. I liked Rip who was willing to help them on their mission, even at great risk to himself.

I struggled greatly with this book for several reasons. I hate it when characters do something stupid and illogical that puts them at risk and in danger. Both Trevor and Carrie did that repeatedly throughout this story. At times even acknowledging that they made a bad decision or calculation. But they never seemed to learn from their mistakes. Things like not making copies or photographs of key pieces of evidence. Not giving that evidence to the police.

The storyline did not seem plausible. From the bad guy behind it all and those who were helping him try to stop Trevor and Carrie. It appears that someone from Carrie’s past might also be targeting Trevor. Speaking of Carrie, I did not like or connect with her character. This story stretched the imagination, not in a good way. The story was not believable. Because the characters continued to make unwise and illogical decisions, over and over again, I stopped caring about them. I did not understand why a trained law enforcement officer would make some of the irrational decisions he did.

There was very little about God or faith mentioned in the book.

From my perspective, I did not like Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard. The storyline was not believable. Characters made illogical decisions that put them at risk throughout the story. The story drug on and on. It was too complicated and convoluted.

I have read other stories by Elizabeth Goddard and enjoyed them and would like to read more in the future. But Shadows at Dusk missed the mark and I would not recommend it.

I would like to thank Revell Publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard. I was under no obligations to give a favorable review.

Fans of romantic suspense are going to love Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard. There is definite chemistry between main characters Carrie and Trevor. The two become a team while investigating the disappearance of Trevor’s sister and the murder of Carrie’s business partner. That’s right, two twisty mysteries to keep the characters and readers on their toes. Goddard kept me guessing — I just couldn’t decide who I could trust. And the path to truth is a hard one. Attempted abductions, plane crashes, fires . . . you name it and the author throws it at her characters! The plotting is very complex but it does come together in the end. Past experiences and present dangers for Trevor and Carrie serve to keep them wary of commitment, but this is a romantic suspense, so you know there will be a very satisfying HEA! And the depiction of the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness was a big bonus for this reader. I have traveled there twice in the past few years, and while I never experienced the bush, I did fly on a float plane and visited small communities. Shadows at Dusk brought all those memories back, while making me want to return one more time.

While Shadows at Dusk is part of a series and includes returning characters in minor roles, it can definitely be read as a standalone. But I recommend starting at the beginning — that gives you plenty of binge-worthy reading while awaiting book 3, Hidden in The Night, due out next year.

Recommended.

Audience: Adults.

This is a fantastic story filled with romance, suspense and friendship. I loved Carrie and Trevor. I loved the descriptions of Alaska and what it is like for the bush pilots. I loved the twists and turns. I enjoyed how each of their lives comes together. I received a copy of the book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.