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Where the Blame Lies

By: Mia Sheridan
Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Callie Dalton
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At 19 years old, college student Josie Stratton was kidnapped by a madman and held shackled for 10 months in an abandoned warehouse before she finally escaped her hellish prison.

Eight years later, when the body of a young woman is found chained in the basement of a vacant house, Cincinnati Police Detective Zach Copeland is instantly reminded of the crime committed against Josie Stratton. Zach was just a rookie on the perimeter of that case, but he's never forgotten the traumatized woman with the haunted eyes.

As more information emerges, the crimes take on an even more sinister similarity. But Josie's attacker died by suicide. Does the city have a copycat on its hands? A killer who picked up where the original perpetrator left off? Or are they facing something far more insidious?

Josie has spent the last eight years attempting to get her life back on track, but now there's a very real chance she could be the unknown suspect's next target. As Zach vows to keep her safe, and Josie finds herself responding to him in a way she hasn't responded to any man in almost a decade, the investigation takes on an even more complex edge of danger.

As past and present collide, Josie and Zach are thrust toward a shocking and chilling truth. A revelation that threatens not only Josie's life, but everything she's been fighting so desperately to reclaim.

©2019 Mia Sheridan (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Crime Thrillers Romance Romantic Suspense Thriller Fiction Suspense Exciting Student Disappearance
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It’ll keep you guessing until the very end

I’ve been on a major suspense kick lately, and Mia Sheridan’s latest definitely fit the bill. Equal parts police procedural, dark thriller, and romantic suspense, Sheridan delivers a story filled with twists and turns that I never saw coming. Expertly performed by Callie Dalton and Teddy Hamilton, I couldn’t stop listening, either. As a young college student, Jodie Stratton was kidnapped and imprisoned for ten long months. Eight years later, a copycat killer has emerged, and Detective Zach Copeland is back on the case. It’s not your typical love story, so Where the Blame Lies requires some trigger warnings for torture, sexual assault, and abuse. This story might not be for everyone, but for those who are up for it, be prepared for an intense story of strength, perseverance, and justice that’ll stick with you long after you finish. —Michael C., Audible Editor

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Intense drama, suspense and a hint of romance

Where the Blame Lies is a long, intense dramatic novel about a young college student, Josie, who was kidnapped and managed to escape from her captor. Nine years later the police inform her a copy cat killer has appeared. it's narrated in the third person by Josie and Zach, the police detective on the case. Josie narrates in two time frames, the present and her experiences during the kidnapping. I enjoyed listening to the audio version.

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Great read!

Lots of twists, turns and kept me listening! Definite must read! i will look for more by this author.

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Excellent suspenseful story!

Excellent suspenseful story! Great characters. Surprising plot twists. I don't think I'd read any books by Sheridan before this, but I will be looking for them now.

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Exciting and thrilling

The book started a bit slow but once you get into it you become part of the story wanting to help solve the mystery; good story and the narrator(s) did well to keep my attention throughout the story.

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Perfection!

This book is absolute perfection! The story is phenomenal and the performance is fantastic.
MUST LISTEN FOR SURE!

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A Must!

OMG! That is all I can say. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
I hardly ever write a review. I will rate books, but it is so hard to write a review and not spoil the book.

Saying that.....Go Mia Sheridan!
I don't even think I can start another book this week. I felt as though I was in the book, sitting by as a witness.
The 10 hours and 54 minutes is worth it. Every minute!
Teddy Hamilton and Callie Dalton only enhanced this story.

Thank you for this book, Mia!

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Tissues Needed

Another amazing book full of emotion by Mia Sheridan. Teddy and Callie both did wonderful giving this story voice. Loved it!!

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I Couldn't Put It Down

This story was intense and I couldn't put it down. Mia interworked so many layers to this story it was amazing. I felt a little jilted by the ending though.

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intense and engaging!

listened frantically for each word, each insight. The story built on each intense moment to a cresendo that explodes with amazing clarity. The characters were engaging and I couldn't get enough. Even the evil, the man who kidnaps her was multi-faceted. He was so fascinating that you couldn't wait to hear more. Even thoughb what he was doing was so horrific you couldn't wait to hear more. He was smart and engaging in a way that was terrifying but still more than just some random horror thrown in for horror's sake. There was reason, and genius in him.
The reading and performances were well done. Well thought out and powerful. What a great book! I can't wait for the next one!

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Loved it!!!

Loved the book and did an audio re-read. Even better!!


OMG! Spectacular mystery! I couldn’t put it down. So many plot twists and the whodunnit?! Amazing! Absolutely loved this book!!

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