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Friday, March 14, 2025

Review of Death in Earthen Vessels by Shaen Layle

 




Happy Friday!

I'm so excited to share my review of Death in Earthen Vessels by Shaen Layle! I love a good novella, and couldn't wait to read this one as soon as I heard it was releasing.

Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint.

I'll share the back cover copy before digging into my review.

Retired police officer, John Hollingsworth, came to Mirror Basin to recover from a stroke, not to dig up buried secrets. But when a chance discovery pulls him into a decades-old cold case, recovery takes a backseat. Because in Mirror Basin, blood isn’t just thicker than water—it might be the only thing keeping him alive.

For starters, I loved seeing a different type of main character than the one I usually read. While I enjoy reading strong female characters, something resonated with me as I read sJohn's story. As the suspense unfolded, the aftermath of John's stroke became a big part of what kept me hooked until the end.

Another thing I noticed as I read this novella is the gamut of emotions I experienced. Not often does even a full length novel pull me in so deep that I physically feel the emotions of the characters. While reading Death in Earthen Vessels, I felt the fear, sadness, frustration, and triumph right along with John, and that made the story very enjoyable for me.

There is so much suspense within the pages of Death in Earthen Vessels, and the best part was, I didn't see the ending coming. Believe me, you won't want to miss this fantastic story!

Have you read any good books lately? Let me know in the comments for a chance to win an eBook copy of Death in Earthen Vessels by Shaen Layle.

You can purchase a copy here.

18 comments:

  1. Duell-Moore BeverlyMarch 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM

    Loved this book!

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  2. I'm currently reading The Magpie Murders. Very intricate story Death in Earthen Vessels looks interesting.

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  3. I am reading Deadly Revenge right now

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  4. DEATH IN EARTHEN VESSELS by Shaen Layle sounds like a wonderful story and one I would love to read.
    Sadly, not entering the contest because I can't read ebooks.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  5. I have read several books by Shaen Layle. My favorite was the book series Savannah Secrets.

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  6. I just finished Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner

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  7. Your book sounds like a great read! I am reading I Thought I Knew, it is really good. Have a great weekend. I am not entering this ebook giveaway as I am not tech savvy at all, but Thank you. Alicia Haney. aliciabhaney@sbcglobal.net

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  8. I'm reading The Bronc Rider's Twins

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  9. I really enjoy suspense and this one sounds right up my alley! I finished the audiobooks of the Pennsylvania Park series by Elle E. Kaye and I highly recommend it. ceedee1958@gmail.com

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  10. This sounds like a great book deff gonna check your books out more. I’ve read lots of good books mostly romance my most recent is Sinful by Melissa Adams. Dreadrake1@gmail.com

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  11. This book is on my TBR!

    I am currently reading through Ronie Kendig's A Breed Apart series. She's got me seriously hooked; I stayed up until 0230 this morning reading "Beowulf," and had to force myself to go to bed instead of pulling an all-nighter! I'm only 63% through!

    Heather Mitchell crhbmitchellfam@duck.com

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  12. I haven't read any of Shaen Layle's book, and this review has piqued my interest! I enjoy decades-old cold cases, and I enjoy gamut of emotions even more! Thank you for the review!

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  13. I love it when a book draws me in emotionally!

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  15. This book looks intriguing! I just finished Guarding Truth by Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood. Thanks for the giveaway
    kheldreth@neo.rr.com

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  16. The title is unique. Sounds very interesting.

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