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  • The Whispered Word

  • By: Ellery Adams
  • Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
  • Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,450 ratings)

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The Whispered Word

By: Ellery Adams
Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
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Publisher's summary

Nora Pennington, the owner of Miracle Books, believes that a well-chosen novel can bring healing and hope. But she and the rest of the members of the Secret, Book, and Scone Society know that, sometimes, practical help is needed, too. Such is the case with the reed-thin girl hiding in the fiction section of Nora's store, wearing a hospital ID and a patchwork of faded bruises. She calls herself Abilene, and, although Nora and her friends offer work, shelter, and a supportive ear, their guest isn't ready to divulge her secrets.

But when a customer is found dead in an assumed suicide, Nora uncovers a connection that points to Abilene...as either a suspect or another target. When a second death hits town, Nora and her intrepid friends must help the greenhorn sheriff discern fact from fiction and stop the killer before another story is prematurely brought to a close.

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OMG! NOW WHAT DO I DO?

The best series I've ever read. Can't wait for book 3. I love everything about this series. Only thing missing is a cat. Nora needs a kitty. Can't wait to read Witch of Blackbird Pond. Such great book recommendations !

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Good series

enjoyed the series, parts were predictiable still likable . actually enjoy all her books Light listening when driving

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Really Lovely bookish mystery

This is the second book taking place in Miracle Springs. Great characters, well developed & beautifully flawed. The mystery is clever enough that it can’t be guessed immediately and nicely developed. Recommend both books - the audible edition is well narrated

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Pretty good

This is a pretty good follow up to the first book in the series. The characters and plot are well developed. I look forward to seeing what happens next in this series.

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Great new series

We loved it! A series that tugs at your heart strings while engaging the mind.

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Delightful and Well written

I love this series and the uniqueness of the characters is enthralling. It was both entertaining and suspenseful. I want to live in Miracle Springs.

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I like these women

The Whispered Word is the second book in the Secret Book & Scone Society series. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the first book before this one as it introduces the characters, their histories and their relationships. This one would not be as good without reading that one first.

A cozy mystery series set in the small town of Miracle Springs, North Carolina, it features four women who are good friends. They find themselves embroiled in solving some big problems. The plots are not too surprising or the twists too big. What makes these books special is the stories of how these women make their livings and how they got here. The backstories are unique and interesting and really flesh out the characters making them more relatable and real.

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LOVED

REALLY GREAT STORY! LOVE ALL THE LADIES AND THEIR FRIENDSHIPS!! THE MYSTERY AND SURPRISES ARE SO MUCH FUN!!

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Not all the clues are discovered

My only complaint is that the mystery can't be solved just by paying attention to the clues in the story. Once the ending is near the rest of the missing information is given by the main character. I think it's "cheating" when the listener isn't given the chance to solve the mystery by paying close attention to the story.

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Enjoyable

Great characters and loved the story.
I will read her next book next. This story is a caring story of independent women.

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