Shadow Play by Iris Johansen

Shadow Play by Iris Johansen — An Eve Duncan thriller where a mysterious connection pulls her into a deadly case.
 
When a California sheriff asks Eve Duncan to reconstruct the skull of a young girl buried for eight years, she expects another difficult case. But something about this one is different.
Eve begins to feel an unusual connection to the victim she calls Jenny—one that draws her deeper into the mystery and awakens emotions she hasn’t felt since losing her own daughter, Bonnie.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A deeply personal Eve Duncan story tied to her past
A haunting mystery driven by an emotional connection
A relentless killer raising the stakes with every move
Fast-paced suspense with strong emotional depth
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of the Eve Duncan series
Readers who enjoy forensic and psychological thrillers
Fans of character-driven suspense
Readers who enjoy dark, twist-filled mysteries
 
In Shadow Play, Iris Johansen delivers a gripping and emotional installment in the Eve Duncan series.
Eve is called to California to reconstruct the skull of a young girl who has been buried for years. The case immediately unsettles her, not only because of the sheriff’s intense involvement, but because of the powerful and unexpected connection she feels to the victim, whom she names Jenny.
 
As Eve works to uncover Jenny’s identity, she becomes more deeply entangled in the mystery than she ever intended. The connection she feels is unlike anything she has experienced since the loss of her daughter Bonnie, driving her to pursue the truth with unwavering determination.
But Eve’s involvement does not go unnoticed. A ruthless killer begins to eliminate anyone connected to the case, closing in as Eve gets closer to the truth. His goal is not only to remain hidden—but to reclaim what he believes is his.
 
With danger mounting and lives at risk, Eve must race to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Because one victim escaped him once—and he intends to finish what he started.