This is my first Topher Davis novel and I liked it. It's entertaining and a solid crime novel and I could see myself reading more about Davis. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to review a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Shadows of Justice, Brian Copeland

I had no idea this was the 2nd installment in a new series. Brian Copeland (Author) did a wonderful job at not giving lots of details about the characters.

I would give this a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to 4.5 stars. I was impressed with the keep you guessing suspense and murders. Topher Davis (Reporter) works closely with his Homicide Detective Sister, Lynn. The story starts with the murder of Kristen Promes (Caucasian, wealthy, pregnant). The media frenzy making this unsolved murder all anyone can talk about. Meanwhile, a grieving mother’s only daughter Danica (Black, not wealthy, pregnant) has disappeared and it seems nobody cares enough to look into her disappearance. Josie, Danica’s mother, reaches out to Topher for his help. Topher with the help of his sister Lynn discover details link the two cases but how?

I enjoyed this book. I’m glad I discovered it and had the opportunity to read such a great book.

Dislikes: Hearing about Topher’s The Black Beauty (car). There were quite a few mentions and my personal opinion I didn’t think it was necessary. However, that was my only dislike and not a big deal OR a reason not to purchase the book.

I look forward to reading “Outraged” the 1st installment in the Topher Davis series and future books by this author.

This was a strong entry in the Topher Davis Thriller series, it had that element that I was looking for and was engaged with what was happening. The characters had that element that I was hoping for and was engaged with the thriller concept that they worked with. Brian Copeland has a strong writing style and am excited for more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for my copy of Shadows of Justice by Brian Copeland.
Topher Davi’s is a well known investigative television journalist, and is among all the other crews waiting for an update on the disappearance of Kristen Promes a member of one of the elite families in San Francisco. The feeding frenzy among the press is immense. Also in the city a young black woman has also gone missing. There’s no press there!
A fabulous start to a new series. Very well written.

Thank you, Black Odyssey Media for the copy of Shadows of Justice by Brian Copeland. This is the second book in the Topher Davis series. I loved the first book and this one is even better, if that’s possible. Thank you, Black Odyssey Media for the copy of Shadows of Justice by Brian Copeland. This is the second book in the Topher Davis series. I loved the first book and this one is even better, if that’s possible. You can read this as a standalone, but it isn’t released until April 2025 so you have plenty of time to buy and enjoy the first book. The story is set in the San Francisco Bay Area and if you live here it feels comfortingly familiar. I loved the little insights into Topher’s life; from being a dog-dad to being a public figure and dating. This time, Topher and his sister are investigating how the women's deaths are connected, and the connections unearth many secrets that add up to an intriguing story. I’m not sure I could have guessed the culprit, but I loved the conclusion. I can’t wait for book three! 5 stars