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Heavens May Fall
Heavens May Fall | Allen Eskens
FEATURING THREE CHARACTERS FROM THE BESTSELLING BOOK-CLUB FAVORITE "THE LIFE WE BURY," THIS NOVEL EXPLORES A RIVETING MURDER CASE TOLD FROM TWO OPPOSING PERSPECTIVES. Detective Max Rupert and attorney Boady Sanden s friendship is being pushed to the breaking point. Max is convinced that Jennavieve Pruitt was killed by her husband, Ben. Boady is equally convinced that Ben, his client, is innocent. As the case unfolds, the two are forced to confront their own personal demons. Max is still struggling with the death of his wife four years earlier, and the Pruitt case stirs up old memories. Boady hasn t taken on a defense case since the death of an innocent client, a man Boady believes he could have saved but didn t. Now he is back in court, with student Lila Nash at his side, and he s determined to redeem himself for having failed in the past. Vividly told from two opposing perspectives, the truth about the stunning death of Jennavieve Pruitt remains a mystery until the very end."
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Kristelh
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#november2023 books read 15
#bookspinbingo 3
#bookspin The Owl and the Nightingale
#doublespin The House Made of Dawn

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! 11mo
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Read4life
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Pickpick

Thank you, @CBee for the reminder to post our #TBRTarot reviews. I took liberties in using “Fall” in October but never posted.

This book was definitely a pick for me. I‘m reading this series and absolutely love his writing.

CBee Sounds like a good one!! 2y
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FortunateSon
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Pickpick

Eskens knocks it out of the park again with this one. An outstanding legal thriller, and for good reason - Eskens was a criminal defense attorney for nearly 30 years. Can't wait to read the next installment in this series!

Crinoline_Laphroaig I've a friend whose Husband loves Legal Thrillers. Will pass this on recommendation on to them. 🙂 2y
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NatalieR
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Allen Eskens is an exceptional writer! I love how he writes a series with a main character, Max Rupert, and incorporates characters from his previous stories to have a central part in each new book. In this installment, Max is still trying to figure out who killed his wife while solving the murder of an attorney‘s wife. Eskens knows how to create characters who are easily likeable and a story line that immediately sucks you in. #MountTBR

Aswenson I enjoy all of his books. The life we bury is definitely my favorite. 4y
NatalieR @Aswenson I agree! The first book was amazing! I remember the intense feeling it provoked. 4y
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JenReadsAlot
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Omg I loved this book! Totally devoured it. #bookspinbingo square @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Love those books that suck you right in!! 4y
TheNeverendingTBR Love this cover! 😍 4y
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bookvixen
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The Heavens May Fall takes up the story 9 months after book 2. We meet Max on the anniversary of his wife's death .Max gets a call out to investigate the death of Jennavieve Pruit and all signs lead back to her husband Ben Pruit. Max is sure that Ben Pruit killed his wife but he is having trouble getting all the pieces of the puzzle to fit.Boady is stuck in the middle a long time friend to both Ben and Max. Max and Boady friendship is on the line.

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swishandflick
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HECK. YES. Another excellent Eskens book. Tightly plotted, and the POV alternates between both the prosecution and the defense. I didn't know which way was up! Totally threw me for a loop.

I have his last two books already checked out from the library so I'll be getting to them shortly! 👏🏽

annahenke This quote really speaks to me. Thank you for posting. 6y
CouronneDhiver Agree!!! 👏🏽👏🏽 6y
BethM Ooo I love that quote! 6y
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ashley_gilman
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The ENDING oh my gosh. This was my first Eskens novel, and I know many more will follow! Thanks for the recommendation, @CouronneDhiver

CouronneDhiver Yay!!! 😃 I just finished and reviewed another of his books today. Check that one out. 6y
ashley_gilman @CouronneDhiver I‘ll have to read it soon! Thanks! 6y
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Amiable
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Another hit out of the park for Eskens! I've only recently discovered him, and I'm so glad I did. He writes in a clean, no-nonsense style that is reminiscent of the Scandinavian crime genre (but with a setting in Minnesota). The character-driven plots propel the story forward rapidly--I devoured this book in less than 48 hours. Definitely recommend for crime/mystery lovers. 👍🏼👍🏼

CouronneDhiver One of my favourite authors! So happy to see someone else enjoying him too 😊 6y
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svenezia
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It was a slow start but once it picked up it was like a really engaging, extended Law and Order episode. And one of the narrators sounded like a Baldwin brother 😂

Reecaspieces I am about to start this one. Glad to know about the slow start. I think most of his books are that way 6y
svenezia @Reecaspieces definitely glad I stuck with it though! I‘m about to start another book of his 6y
Reecaspieces @svenezia I was asked to review that one and could not get into it. So I didn‘t finish it. But it had wonderful reviews. Just too slow starting. But I bet the audible will be much better. Let me know what you think. 6y
CouronneDhiver I‘ve really enjoyed all three Eskens novels that I tried. 😊 A slower paced story is almost always my jam 6y
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lauralovesbooks1
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Tightly plotted mystery/legal thriller. Allen Eskens doesn't get enough attention -- he is an excellent writer.

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tricours
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Mehso-so

I was expecting something else, some other kind of ending. This fell a bit flat for me, being just a bit too typical; I wanted something more tragic. The title and cover are great though!

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tricours
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Hello. It's great having an office dog that has to be walked during the work day so that I can listen to audiobooks 🙃

Mommamanzi What a beautiful pup! 7y
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tricours
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Started this one on our way to work today. I like the narrator, and even though I usually don't read crime I find I like crime audiobooks.

LauraJ What a cool looking dog! 7y
tricours @LauraJ he's a corgi 😊 7y
athorne I have never seen a brindled corgi before! He's precious. 7y
LauraBeth If I passed you while walking Walter, I'd be that annoying person who stopped and just HAD to pet your dog 😀 7y
tricours @LauraBeth he'd love that 😄 people stop and look at him all the time, he looks hilarious when he's walking, like a happy idiot dwarf dog ❤️ 7y
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LaceyDoesLit
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Not a prettier sight in all the land 😍😍😍 #books #bookworm #booknerd #biblophile #foreverreading #reader

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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 4! #BEA17 edition! A death told from two opposing sides. Detective Max Rupert firmly believes Jennavieve Pruitt was killed by her husband, Ben. Attorney Boady Sanden firmly believes his client, Ben, is innocent. The two friends will reach a breaking point over this case. Past failures and successes influence these two men to prove their sides. Told from both perspectives. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Reecaspieces I think I got two copies of this!! Not sure why...I am sure I was getting it for you!! 😂 7y
CouronneDhiver It's a good one! 7y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 7y
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Booksnob
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Minnesota Book Award winner 2017. Excellent twist.

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Read4life
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Pickpick

Got this on #audible for $3.95 as a #Dailydeal I enjoyed it and recommend it to those who enjoy suspense. I figured it out but it still kept my interest.

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Read4life
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Picked up this #audiobook recently as an #audible Daily Deal. Since I just finished listening to Big Little Lies, I'm going to start this one. I have The Life We Bury but haven't read it yet. 🎧🤓

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Read4life
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#audible daily deal. A suspense by Allen Eskens. #audiobooks 🎧

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sprainedbrain
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Today's Audible daily deal... I loved The Life We Bury, and this has good reviews (Audible and GR), so I snatched it up. 😃

tricours I didn't quite understand if it's part of a series...? 8y
sprainedbrain @tricours I don't believe so... I think it's a standalone novel. 8y
Gina Big love for The Life We Bury. My whole book club loved it too! 8y
BrainyHeroine It is a great book. I just didn't care for the narration. Lol even on squirrel mode I wanted it to be faster. 8y
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Audrey
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A solid mystery and legal thriller. Slightly predictable but highly readable. Loved the premise of the title which appears in the plot itself. I like how the books are interconnected but not so much that you need a clear memory of what happened in the last. It's enough for me to continue with this series and I look forward to the next installment.

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Guildedearlobe
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There‘s something special about a mystery where you think you basically have it pretty much figured out and the author still manages to pull it all together in a surprising way even though what you suspected turned out to be true. This was my experience with The Heavens May Fall, a truly effective and well constructed mystery and legal thriller that was simply a whole lot of fun to listen too. #armchairaudies

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Guildedearlobe
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Been listening to all of Eskens books working my way to this one that was nominated for an #audie in the mystery category #armchairaudies. Just atarted it!

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Coleen
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Was not familiar with this author, but was pleasantly surprised by this crime/courtroom thriller. Kept my interest, as well as keeping me guessing until the end.

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heidisreads
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I'm serious. There's nothing better than hearing an #author read his own story.

Bette 👍🏻😊 8y
lowellette Eskens is such a great speaker that he creates readers for life after an author talk. Those are some sneaky attorney skills! 8y
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heidisreads You're absolutely right, @lowellette!! 8y
Princess-Kingofkings He is expected to join our County read in May. I already saved the date on my calendar. 6y
heidisreads @Princess-Kingofkings That‘s awesome! You‘ll love him. 6y
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CheeseheadSarah
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On page 238 of 298 pages. Can't stop now, so it's going to be a later bedtime than usual so I can get this one finished.

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Novelgossip
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While I was able to see a few minor plot twists coming, the ending more than made up for that. The final chapters were completely unexpected and ultimately satisfying. Full of taut writing, flawed heroes and an impressive plot, The Heavens May Fall will be on my must read list for all. Full review on www.novelgossip.com

MrBook Great review and pic! 8y
Novelgossip Thank you! @MrBook 8y
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BibliophileBytheSea
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"The Kenwood neighborhood--fine china amidst a collection of stoneware--started out as a mosquito-filled swamp on the southern edge of Minneapolis."

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Novelgossip
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#bookmail can't wait to read these!

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BibliophileBytheSea
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New books from publishers💕 they all sound good but, I'm most looking forward to The Heavens May Fall. Allen Eskens books have never disappointed me.

Megabooks Tuesday Nights in 1980 is great! 8y
BookishFeminist I LOVE Tuesday Nights in 1980 & I've heard wonderful things about the Faludi book. 8y
Jess_Read_This A lovely collection! 8y
bermudaonion Wow! 8y
Yossarian I'm really interested in the Susan Faludi memoir too. 8y
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