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Kingsley Rose
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Corvin King
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J.F. Hilley
About this listen
Staff Sergeant Alexandra Foster has returned from her deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan, but the memories of her time there still haunt her. A year later, she’s tried to push aside the horrors she endured, yet the nightmares persist. On the nights when she wakes up screaming, Liam is there to comfort her, helping her cope with the trauma of facing the infamous Shadow and his men. Though she completed her mission and defeated them, her mind remains at war with the lingering darkness. Just as Alex starts to feel grounded and regain her sense of normalcy, a high-ranking official arrives with a new, dangerous assignment. The mission takes her back to the same region she barely escaped from unscathed. This time, the threat is different: Sayid, father of the Shadow, knows who killed his son and is out for revenge. Now, Alex must decide whether to engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with one of the most dangerous men in the country or risk falling into the hands of her enemies.
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A Journey of Courage, Loss, and Unbreakable Bonds
Reading The Shadows Return by J.F. Hilley felt less like experiencing a story and more like being pulled into a deeply personal journey—one filled with heartache, loyalty, and the kind of bonds that only form through shared hardship. Hilley doesn’t just tell you what her characters are going through; she makes you feel it.
Staff Sergeant Alexandra Foster is more than a soldier—she’s a woman carrying the weight of loss, duty, and unresolved wounds. Through her eyes, you experience the razor-thin line between bravery and vulnerability. Hilley masterfully captures Alex’s inner struggles—the fear that comes with every mission, the guilt that haunts her from past choices, and the desperate hope that somehow, some way, things can be made right.
But what truly stands out are the relationships. The camaraderie between Alex and her fellow soldiers feels genuine and hard-earned. There’s warmth in their banter, a sharp contrast to the cold reality of their environment, and every loss or separation hits like a punch to the chest. Hilley brings out the complexities of these connections—the tension, the trust, and the unspoken promises forged in combat. You’ll feel your heart clench when friendships are tested and break when they’re lost.
There’s also something deeply personal about how Hilley explores grief and resilience. You’re not just reading about Alex’s trauma—you’re living it with her, through every sleepless night, every flashback, and every moment she reaches for strength she isn’t sure she has. And when she finds that strength, you feel the triumph as if it were your own.
The emotions in this book stay with you long after the final page—anger at the injustice Alex faces, pride in her perseverance, and a bittersweet ache for the connections that war cannot destroy but can forever change. The Shadows Return isn’t just a story; it’s an experience—a raw, deeply human exploration of love, loss, and the cost of survival.
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-24-25
heartbreaking but worth it
loved having Alex back she's such a tough woman but they went through it and it was nail biting at times. great book
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- MythNMagic
- 03-15-25
New author and narrators for me!
The narrators do a fantastic job of brining this story to life! There were plot twists I did not see coming. This was a fun read!
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