Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Liesl raced across the porch steps of the grand Victorian dwelling, through the house, and up the stairs. What happened? Aunt Suzanne was fine, but now she might not make it?
But first the photo and Scripture verse: Since I couldn’t go with her, Delores Topliff took the photo of Lake Bemidji to show me what I’d missed. 😉 It’s a beautiful place up near the Canadian border in Minnesota. I came across this Bible verse this week in my quiet time and it really spoke to me.
Now onto Show Me Betrayal (Show Me Mysteries Book 1). Here’s the cover and back copy:
Two deaths occur decades apart. Is it possible these deaths are related? What motivates a killer, who got away with murder sixty years ago, to kill again? Was it uncontrollable rage or the hope of silencing someone who fit all the puzzle pieces together and deduced who committed the crime?
Set in the picturesque town of Mexico, Missouri, Show Me Betrayal takes flight in words and emotions of rich characters woven together into a story you won’t want to put down.
My Take:
I got caught up in this dual-timeline mystery on the first page. Ellen E. Withers did a great job of weaving both stories together, and I loved the characters and setting of Mexico, Missouri. I felt like I knew the town and the people.
There were plenty of clues pointing toward the killer, but I didn’t know who it was until almost the end! That’s unusual for me. The characters quickly came to life and Liesl won my heart right away, as did Kurt. And in the earlier timeline, Suzanne was a force to be reckoned with.
Ellen E. Withers did a great job of making my suspense-loving heart ratchet up. This is a story both mystery and suspense lovers will enjoy!
You can purchase Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers at Amazon or read in KU.
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Thanks for the recommendation, Patricia! I grabbed a copy and looking forward to the read.
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I think you’ll really enjoy Ellen’s book, Grant!
I like author recommendations and dual time is a favorite. This sounds good.
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I think you’d really enjoy it, Toni. Both timelines are great!
Sounds good, I’m looking forward to it.
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You’ll enjoy it, Delores!
Beautiful photo. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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It is, Diana! And I thought Delores’ photo was awesome. 🙂
That’s a great photo, Delores! Many years ago, my wife and I spent a 4th of July weekend in Bemidji, visiting the lake, and of course, Paul Bunyan. If you’ve never been to Bemidii, look it up. There is a huge statue of Paul and Babe, his blue ox. That’s a great verse you chose to go with the photo, Pat.
Sounds like an interesting book. The book I am starting today is “Relative Silence” by Carrie Parks (you got me hooked on her books, Pat). The opening line is “The piercing scream ripped up my spine. I dropped the spatula and spun.” If that doesn’t grab ya, nothing will.
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Carrie’s books are next on my list once I read Kelly Irvin’s book! Delores has invited me up to Minnesota and I’m sure Bemidji is on the list of places to visit…if I ever get caught up enough to travel. lol
Delores’s photo is pretty. Show Me Betrayal sounds like an intriguing read! I am reading an ARC of Like Honey for the Bones by Brandy Heineman. The first line (so good!): “She should have shipped his body to Norway.”
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Wow, Vera! What a great opening line. I’ll definitely look this one up when it comes out.
Loved this book! Now, back to Counter Attack!!! ❤️
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Thank you, Regina!
Beautiful photo, Delores. Peaceful. And Pat, the Scripture…yes, oh yes!! There is power is Scripture.
Loved your review on Show Me Betrayal. Of course, I’m hooked now.
I’ve been reading a new-to-me author, Crystal Caudill all week. Read one, book and ordered three more and on the last one now, Counterfeit Hope. “This was the last time, after tonight, she and Oscar would be free from the den of thieves they called family.
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Thanks, Barbara! Crystal Caudill’s book sounds really interesting. I’ll have to check her out!
Thank you for reading my book and posting the great review. I sure appreciate you!
I’m so glad you liked it. My goal was to tell a good, page-turning story. Looks like I achieved that. Blessings!
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You did, Ellen. I can’t wait for the next book!
Thanks for always recommending good books.
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My pleasure, Judy! I love to share the books I enjoy with readers.
Awesome photo Delores! So beautiful and peaceful! Love the verse Pat!
Just completed Jonas by Susan May Warren. Earlier this week I read Vera’s book “When Did We Lose Sylvia” which you reviewed last week. Delightful read Vera! I think you have a winner!
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Thanks Miss Mary for the vote of confidence in When Did We Lose Sylvia. 😉 I think you’ed enjoy Show Me Betrayal as well. And it is an awesome photo!
Good afternoon, thank you so much for sharing about Show Me Betrayal, wow, it sounds and looks very intriguing ! It sounds like a Must rad for me. Have a Great weekend. The photo is beautiful as is the Bible Verse.
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I think you’d really enjoy Show Me Betrayal, Alicia! I’m looking forward to the next one.
sounds like a interesting book! love picture and verse!
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Thanks, Shelia! It is a great book!
I love when you introduce me to new authors! This sounds like another great book to put on my TBR pile. One can never have too many books to read or too many authors to follow!
I’m in the middle of Malicious Intent; it’s great!
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Thank you L. I’m glad you’re enjoying Malicious Intent!
Beautiful picture and such a meaningful verse of Scripture.
I am doing a first read on Susan Sleeman’s Shadow of Deceit, which releases in less than a month. Since I don’t share first lines from books I’m proofreading or doing a first read of, I will share from the book I hope to start reading tomorrow, Windswept Way, by Irene Hannon: Maybe buying a haunted house wasn’t her best idea.
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Thanks, Edward! And I love Irene Hannon’s books! And that first line will really draw a reader in!
Lovely photo and great scripture to remember.
As the spiked volleyball whizzed to the ground on the other side of the net, Caroline Hartzler whooped.
Her Pretend Amish Boyfriend by Rachel J Good
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Thanks, Gloria! And that first line is a winner!
Always like you
recommendations. My favorite part of blog is the verse & photo
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Aww, thank you Lisa! I love putting the photos and verses together. 🙂
interesting
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Thanks, BN. It’s a very interesting book!
Lovely photo for the scripture!
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Thank you, Caryl!