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Secret's Shadow: The First Cassidy McCabe Mystery (Cassidy McCabe Mysteries) [Paperback]

Alex Matthews (Author)
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  • Paperback: 347 pages
  • Publisher: Intrigue Press; Reprint edition (April 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1890768030
  • ISBN-13: 978-1890768034
  • Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,120,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An intense and ominous suspense tale that hits home. 3 Nov 1998
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Secret's Shadow, the first Cassidy Mccabe mystery, takes us into a world of hidden family secrets, murder and betrayal. Although humorous at times, Matthews delivers an ominous and frighteningly realistic story that will stay with you long after you put it down. It's a story about Ryan, a man haunted by a horrible family secret who is found dead in an apparent suicide, and his therapist, Cassidy, who is determined to uncover the shocking truth in Ryan's past, even it means risking her own life and reputation. With an unforgettable cast of characters and set in a quiet suburban midwest town, Secret's Shadow is a rivetting fast-paced mystery that will linger in your mind long after you've finished. A must read!
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2.0 out of 5 stars I missed something 9 May 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I can't help but wonder if I read the same book that the other reviewers did. This is an okay book, great if you'd like some light reading, but I certainly wouldn't classify it as a must-read. I found the main character to be flighty, and her actions a bit silly at times. I certainly didn't buy the independent, strong-willed woman bit. If Cassidy McCabe were such a spunky lady, why would she continually leave her doors unlocked when she was fully aware of the fact that she was being watched, harassed, etc., by members of the mob, or worse? Wouldn't such an independent thinker put every possible safe-guard and obstacle in place to ensure her safety?

That was just one aspect of the book which didn't ring true. The book seemed to ponder the exact same questions over and over, never really going anywhere. The mystery was, in fact, finally solved through pure coincidence.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Snappy prose and a quick moving plot. 5 Mar 2000
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Genre: Mystery Alex Matthews has created a masterful beginning to her mystery series with Secret's Shadow. All lovers of mysteries take note: Cassidy McCabe will keep you entertained and guessing till the end. Cassidy is not the typical heroine. The story begins with a charming calico cat adopting the 37-year-old psychotherapist. Throughout the book, we are privy to Cassidy's inner thoughts as she talks to the nameless feline. And when the going gets rough, Cassidy's peanut butter cups become a tell-tale sign of stress and hope. Secret's Shadow has a tight plot that's guaranteed to delight. Cassidy has divorced a charmer who has nearly caused her bankruptcy. When her ex borrows money from the mob, against an old deed with both their names on it, the mob comes to Cassidy for collection. Further, her malpractice insurance lapses, and when her favorite client commits suicide, the family sues. Worse, she's forced to face her feelings for the deceased patient Ryan, as well as question her clinical abilities -- all while coping with a blossoming romance with Ryan's black-sheep brother Zach. When her life is endanger, she's not sure if it's the mob or someone worse after her. Alex Matthews has a big hit with this quirky, engaging heroine. The author's prose is snappy and sharp, and the quick moving plot is meticulously detailed. All mystery lovers are sure to enjoy the fast-paced Secret's Shadow.

Cindy Penn, Reviewer

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to believe that this is a first novel 17 Sep 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Secret's shadow is unbelievably good, especially for a first novel. Cassidy, the protaganist, is in so much trouble, it seems like there's no hope she'll ever get out of it. Cassidy and her cat are lovable characters. They both find themsleves fascinated with Zach, a sexy man who won't take "no" for answer. The mystery is compelling and keeps one guessing until the end. One of the things that I liked best was that Ms. Matthews ties up all the loose ends with plausable explanations for everything.
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