Carolyn M. Bowen

This read is an interesting and captivating blend of family troubles, thrills, and crime, suited for a wide range of readers. It's set in the pleasant world of Tuscany and follows David as he deals with a not-so-pleasant world full of horrendous ups and downs. As David's wife struggles for her life, he gets caught up in a risky affair and tangled with a powerful crime group from the north. Even though he was in a difficult situation, love for his family kept him going, and he kept everything aside to protect what was important to him.

The author's impeccable storytelling makes an intricately woven crime world close to reality, and you would be part of it. This helps in engrossing the readers on every page of the story and keeping them hooked to know what happens next. The plots and subplots are exciting as well as gipping to keep going. I was definitely impressed by this work.… (mehr)

In the book Legacy Of Shadows by Carolyn Bowen we meet David who owns a newly inherited vineyard and has secret ties with the Italian mafia. He has a meeting set up with the Rocco family and David knows dealing with the mafia is a delicate dance that you must balance just right. He also has concerns about his left hand Man Elpidio’s wife to be, who is a money grubber a social climber in may write checks she don’t have the clout to pay off. So when he gets a call saying his beautiful wife Xana has been in a car accident he has the wonder what kind of accident it was, the intentional kind or the accidental. This book was so good and I know most mystery fans are like me they love a great twist and a mystery… Well trust me when I say there is a twist in this one! This book was so good I put off reading it and now I am regretting waiting, it was so good. I am not even a big fan of mafia books but that is not an overwhelming theme in the book it is mainly about a man who has a lot on his plate and is trying his best to juggle it all when a devastating accident put his wife in a coma I think the author is very talented and has a knack to keep you turning the pages this book is truly entertaining and despite the people not being the most stellar of citizens you still kind of want to root for David I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it. Please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.… (mehr)

I’m really not that much into crime books, but I randomly picked this one up for a read and it definitely did not disappoint. Carolyn M. Bowen creates dynamic, flawed characters in her writing, along with vivid setting descriptions that left me immersed in the story. She brings the crime world to life, with the perfect blend of loyalty and love, family, friends and foe, deceit and danger. The main character, David, faces challenges from gang wars, keeping his family safe, to affairs amidst his wife’s fight for her life. It is full of twists and turns, is gripping and detailed. Loved it and can’t wait for the next book, definitely recommend it.… (mehr)

The book, Legacy of Shadows by Carolyn M Bowen is a well-written and gripping international crime thriller set in the lush Tuscan vineyards. The lead character David deals with dangerous alliances while grappling with his comatose wife's condition. As his ties to the Italian mafia clash with Chicago mobsters and a risky affair, David must make tough choices to protect his family. The vivid storytelling brings you into a world of intrigue and danger. The Tuscan setting is perfect and awaits you in this story. With a detailed and interesting plot and complicated machinations under the surface, this is a great read and highly recommended.… (mehr)