In the Waning Light (Snowy Creek Novel) Paperback – November 3, 2015

This was better than others I have read by this author. Great story line. The book kept my interest through out.

The Waning Light is the second book in the Dark Lure series by Loreth Anne White, a romantic suspense novel that follows Meg Brogan, a true-crime writer who returns to her hometown of Shelter Bay after her sister’s death. There, she uncovers a dark and twisted history of murder, corruption, and secrets that threaten her life and her love.White delivers a gripping and atmospheric story that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. The setting of Shelter Bay is vividly described, with its foggy and isolated coastal town that hides many mysteries and dangers. The characters are well-developed and realistic, each with their own flaws and motivations. Meg is a strong and courageous heroine, who faces her past and her fears, while Blake Sutton, her high-school sweetheart and the marina’s new owner, is a loyal and protective hero, who supports and challenges her. The romance between them is sweet and passionate, with a lot of chemistry and tension.The plot is fast-paced and complex, with many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the end. The mystery of Meg’s sister’s death is intertwined with other crimes and secrets that span decades and involve powerful people. White also adds some paranormal elements to the story, such as visions and dreams, that add to the intrigue and suspense.The Waning Light is a thrilling and captivating read that will appeal to fans of romantic suspense, crime fiction, and mystery. It is a standalone novel, but it can also be enjoyed as part of the Dark Lure series.4.1 stars

4.75 StarsIN THE WANING LIGHT is one of those books it's best to read in the daytime. But if you must read it at night, make sure you're not alone (even if you don't spook easily), because there are too many moments that make your heart skip a beat and compel you to check that all the doors are locked and the curtains drawn.Loreth Anne White is now my go-to author for mystery, romantic suspense, and thrillers. IN THE WANING LIGHT is another of her "monsters among us" stories, this one about a true crime writer, Meg Brogan, who thinks she knows the truth behind what destroyed her family 20 years ago. Bit by bit, however, she learns the terrifying details of what really happened that night, as suppressed memories slowly re-surface. And as she pieces the story together, she learns things about her parents and others that break her heart...and the reader's.As usual, there are a host of suspects, several villains, and one truly villainous killer. Ms. White does a fabulous job of weaving the strands together into a cohesive and hair-raising whole.Meg is another of Ms. White's now-signature resilient heroines, who in the end finds the strength to do what many of us would have difficulty doing, making a decision she will both regret and rejoice in making. Her relationship with the hero, Blake Sutton, is so realistic, so much a mixture of the past and the present, you can't help rooting for them to find their happy ending.Only one thing kept this from being a full 5.0 star book for me, but I can't reveal the details because it would be a "spoiler." It came near the end, but didn't really detract from my overall enjoyment of the story, so I only deducted a fraction from my rating.This was my second reading of IN THE WANING LIGHT, having read it around the time it was first released in November 2015 (I'm sure I intended to leave a review, but...best intentions, and all that, I never did.) Even though I knew the villain, even though I knew the ending, it only added a level of richness to the story this time around. I wasn't tempted (as I often am) to skip ahead to the end to see if my theory of the case is correct. Instead, I was able to revel in the richness of the prose, in the subtle nuances we often miss when we're desperate to reach the end of a story that holds us spellbound.IN THE WANING LIGHT reminds us that we are all human, and even the best of us can do bad things for good reasons. But it also speaks to the resilience of the human mind, to the courage and fortitude we can all find within ourselves if we seek hard enough for them. IN THE WANING LIGHT justly remains on my keeper shelf beside IN THE BARREN GROUND, A DARK LURE, and a personal favorite, THE SLOW BURN OF SILENCE.

This story played with my heart because I find I get close to the characters as I read.White has a way of drawing you into her stories quickly and keeping you there

I am happily reading my way through every one of this extraordinarily talented writer's books, hoping she stays ahead of me so my pleasure never ends! Although I have loved each of those I've read, this has been my favorite so far, I think because of the excellent character development. The plot is, as a!ways, masterfully developed as well to the very end, but truly the depth of each major character created a great richness not always found in novels.So, as I prepare to treat myself to the next Loreth Anne White creation, I can only say to this extremely talented authoress, "Please don't stop; think and write quickly so that all who so enjoy your books aren't leftwith no more!"