“There are twists and turns that will keep you reading well into the night.” Amazon reviewerHelp a family member or save a stranger? In Whispering Pines, Halloween horrors involve more than goblins and ghouls. With only a smattering of tourists visiting the village for the Samhain feast, Jayne is excited … no. She’s looking forward to … no. Jayne is guardedly optimistic about spending a few days … about spending a few days with her demanding sister. Then a boy goes missing during trick-or-treating and everything changes.
The parents aren’t worried. Their son does this, they say. With a storm bearing down on the village, though, Jayne isn’t content to dismiss this as a case of a curious kid off exploring the woods. Organizing a search-and-rescue mission gives her plenty to deal with but then the word “kidnapped” is mentioned and brings her sister’s long-buried nightmare into the light, forcing Jayne to divide her attention at the worst possible time.
The Whispering Pines Mystery Series
Family Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery
Kept Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Two
Original Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Three
Hidden Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Four
Rival Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Five
Veiled Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Six
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Another surprising mystery in Whispering pines. Drama, angst, unpleasant crimes and surprise criminals. Includes the town characters and their traditions that make it a pleasant read and this one left me a bit sad.
The books are so action packed that I can’t wait for the next time to listen to the book.
I really enjoyed this book and definitely did not see the end coming. Talk about a twist in the series. I have listened to book five and now book six and think it is a series that I will have to get the rest of the books, the books are stand alone but I have enjoyed them so much that I will have to start at the beginning. The characters are likable and I like the small town community that is describe so well that you have no problem picturing. The mystery is good with a number of suspects that kept me guessing and hooked until the end.
Jayne with the tourist season slowing down she is looking forward to spending more time to reconnect with her sister but before that can happen a young boy staying at the bed and breakfast goes missing. His parent’s are convinced that he is fine and as a wilderness expect refuse to set off an alarm. It is only after a number of hours and the threat of a storm that they allow Jayne to set up a search and rescue team. The father refuses Jayne’s advice and goes it alone and it is not long before he misses a check in and the rest of the town start looking for two missing people. The storm isn’t the only threat in Whispering Pines, bad fairies are running around the village, not to mention the scarecrow that is wearing the missing boys t-shirt. Jayne knows it is a bad case for her to be investigating especially with her sister visiting but Jayne has no choice lives are at stake and she can’t make time for her until the missing is found. Then a body is found and things get a lot worse. Can Jayne find the missing , time for her sister and other guest’s at the B&B?
I like Sandra Murphy as the narrator and think she goes along to making this great series even better. I would recommend this book and any book read by Sandra Murphy because if Sandra is reading it you know it is going to be good.
‘Veiled Secrets’ is a delightful, poignant goodread. How can it be both at the same time? The setting, Whispering Pines is a magical place of quirky characters with witchy ways, just delightful! The plot is a kidnapping, literally, that leads to the father’s death, most tragic. Author, Shawn McGuire ties the two seamlessly creating an excellent goodread. This book, 6th in the series, is charged with emotional reading involving siblings, Sheriff Jayne’s sister visits, and siblings start the events that lead to death. I hope this spikes your interest, it’s the best delightful, poignant reading. The whole Whispering Pines Mystery series is a must read, it’s captivating!
I received a free copy of this very enjoyable book. As always there is a mystery to solve, but the best part of book is the relationships. Seeing how the main character’s relationships are evolving and how they impact the story is very interesting. It was also interesting to meet Jayne’s sister, and see how she fit into Jayne’s life. The mystery was different this time, and there was definitely a surprising twist that I didn’t expect which was fun. It is hard to review this book without revealing any spoilers, but it was full of things that will make previous readers happy. I would definitely recommend this book, but I suggest reading the previous books first to get the most out of this one. Looking forward to the next installment.
Again, Shawn McGuire does not dissapoint!
This series is well written and a page-turning delight to read. Ms. McGuire creates a fantastic plot line and many quirky characters that you’d really like to meet, except for maybe a couple of them.
Whispering Pines is an intriguing small village surrounded by a small forest of whispering pines. The village is filled with wiccans, carney people and of course tourists with a little murder thrown in.
The two inns are filled to the rafters with tourists to celebrate Halloween or Samhain, the Wiccan New Year, and everyone is having a good time, dressed in costumes, enjoying all the events and just plain having fun, that is – until a young boy disappears and then the next day his father disappears and the mother/wife doesn’t seem too concerned. Just to add a little drama, the first winter storm is coming and those woods are easy to get lost in. Can Jayne and her friends find them in time?
This story had me in the first chapter and kept me going to the end. The most disappointing part of the story was that it ended too soon. For a book that does that for you, how could it get less than five-stars?
This book did not disappoint! This author really knows her stuff and how to create such a great story. I just curl up and crawl inside these stories. My suspicions about Morgan were completely on track! This story turned out to be really sad when it comes to father and son. I think the author handled the subject with great aplomb. I also love how Jayne and Roslyn reconnected with Jayne working on this case because it helped to solidify their relationship. The characters are well developed and dialogue between them is great. I received an ARC at no cost from the author.
Jayne’s sister, Rosalyn, comes to visit to try to reconnect with each other. A family of four with children a boy and a girl. The boy is tired of having to watch his younger sister and runs away. His father taught him how to survive in the wild. His father goes looking for his son. When neither return, a rescue party is organized. A surprising ending to the search.
This is a very good series in Whispering Pines.
Whispering Pines series:
Veiled Secrets #6 – I’m absolutely addicted to this series. Ms. McGuire is on my top ten list of favorite authors. This is another great addition. The story begins a month after Rival Secrets ended. There are a lot of surprises, good and bad, for everyone in Whispering Pines. Law enforcement will definitely feel the brunt of the happenings.
There are two good endings or beginnings at the end of the book. The storylines were very intriguing, suspense filled and mesmerizing making it hard to put the book down until the end. The author’s vivid descriptions of the Samhain event was pretty well done; I almost wanted to be there, but it’s too far North for me. The characters keep evolving with each book and Flavia is going to go nuclear soon by the way she’s acting, but that’s another story. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Family Secrets, Whispering Pines #1 – An intriguing story. After finishing Stick and Stones, I dove into Family Secrets, my second book by this new-to-me author. These two books are nothing alike on storylines, except fantasy. I was drawn into this well written novel with an interesting plot and realistic characters, including the lovable dog. I couldn’t put Family Secrets down until it was finished. There’s an overview letting the reader know what the book is about, which I appreciate. This author is definitely someone whose work I want to keep reading. Two books, two winners!
Kept Secrets, Whispering Pines #2 – Another intriguing story by a very good author. Now we’re being to know our main characters as they grow in this book, while remaining believable and realistic. The well written, fast paced plot keeps the reader interested, making it hard to put the book down. The author’s descriptions leave the reader with clear pictures about the town, townspeople and property. I contacted the author to review her books since she writes such substantial stories that leaves a reader satisfied.
Original Secrets, Whispering Pines #3 – This is the best of the series. So intriguing that the reader can’t put the book down. A well written, suspense filled book with two deaths forty years apart that may be connected. The characters are steadily growing, even the hated ones are interesting. Their dialog is realistic and non of The Stupid Formula for these characters. Her descriptions are clear and you’re there in Whispering Pines. I’m looking forward to the next book. I contacted the author to review her books; her stories are substantial and the reader is satisfied when finished reading one of her books.
Hidden Secrets, Whispering Pines #4 – Another hard to put down story. Well written, suspense filled and full of intrigue, still with an interesting group of characters with new ones added to boot. This substantial story has several stories going at once, including the past and the future and the worries that stem from them. I’ve never been disappointed by any book written by Ms. McGuire and I look forward to more of her work. I contacted the author to review her books.
Rival Secrets #5 – Another substantial and interesting read. Rival picks up a month after Hidden Secrets (#4) ends. The well thought out story lines keep the reader immersed until the last page. Every book in this series has been great and this one is no different. The regular characters keep showing more of their secrets and growth, and the reader pulls for them. Their dialog is interesting without any stupidity, just realistic and clean. There’s touches of sexual tension and hints of mysteries to come. The murder was well handled and while there were plenty of suspects, the path to solving the crime was interesting. As usual, there were kinks along the path, but that’s what keeps the reader involved with the story. This is a must read series, which should be read in order to find out all the secrets and learn the village and its folk. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Missing & Gone – An interesting novella. This well written story introduces the main and some of the secondary characters of the book Family Secrets. It’s a quickly read suspense story, which I read after Family Secrets; I didn’t miss not having read M&G before FS. A conflict: Jayne knows her grandmother is a Wiccan, but she forgot it in FS? Minor detail, both are must reads, actually any of the author’s books are must reads.
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It’s Samhain in the Whispering Pines Village. The yearly celebration is in full swing, thw billage is decorated and everyone is in costume. Once again Shawn McGuire weaves a magical tale. The Village is not only a community but also a famly and when a child goes missing they come togethor, risking their own safety to find him. Jayne has her hands full policing the village, dealing with intersting guests in her B&B, her budding relationship with her boyfriend and business partner and reconnecting with her sister. Book #6 is a fantastic continuation in this seriesm I’m ready for book#7!
I received an ARC of this book from the author with no strings attached. Here are my thoughts:
Life in Whispering Pines is complicated but serene. How can that be? This series has been so FUN! Shawn McGuire has a way of writing that just sucks me in. With this one, I actually got irritated that I had to stop to even get a drink or run to the bathroom! Absorbing, wonderful characters, beautiful setting, a Westie, Meeka, who, IMHO, steals the spotlight. Yes, some things come to an end, some things heat up, some things begin, but some things are healed. Loved this passage: “Sometimes, the only do over we get is to never make the same mistake again.”
Jayne is guardedly optimistic about spending a few days with her demanding sister. Then a boy goes missing during trick-or-treating and everything changes. The boy’s parents’ are not worried. “He has done this kind of thing before.” But when the word kidnapped comes out, then Jayne’s sister’s worse nightmare come roaring to the front. Now Jayne has to divide her attention to helping her sister and trying to find the missing boy. This is book six of a series. I enjoyed every one of them so far. I voluntarily reviewed a free ARC of this book.
It’s Halloween in Whispering Pines, and Jayne has her hands full. Being the Sheriff is enough of a job, but she’s also involved in the villagers’ Samhain celebration.
She and her boyfriend, Tripp, have a full house at their B & B, and Jayne’s sister has chosen this time for a visit. It’s no secret that their relationship has been a bit strained, but maybe now they can put the past behind them.
But then there’s another problem … a young boy has gone missing. The parents don’t seem worried as he loves to explore and there’s lots of woods around the area. But the dad has second thoughts as he sets out to find his son …. only Dad is now missing, too.
There are so many story lines going on at the same time and the author did an outstanding job in tying them all together in such an entertaining and suspenseful way. I love the characters of Jayne and Tripp and how they relate to each other. All the village residents are unique in their own way… makes me wish Whispering Falls was a real place.
Although this is 6th in the series, it is easily read as a stand alone. I do recommend starting at the beginning … it’s a fascinating series with a touch of paranormal thrown in.
Many thanks to the author for the advanced digital copy of this mystery. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Jayne and Tripp and the gang of Whispering Pines are like family. All of the residents of Whispering Pines are wonderful; well except for Flavia. As well as the killer of course. Will Jayne enjoy her sister’s visit? Will Halloween be a pleasant and fun filled night?
This is a fantastic series, the characters are great and the town makes you feel at home. You will totally enjoy this series and this book.