Shaking Trees
AN ABBY EATON MYSTERY
Secrets hide within the branches of every family tree
Abby Eaton thought she had life under control until she lost her job, her husband went AWOL, and her children proved a huge disappointment. After a mysterious package arrives at her front door she is compelled to rise above her misery and unravel the puzzling last months of a relative’s life. Abby’s quest turns perilous when a menacing stranger begins stalking her around the Australian countryside of Shadow Creek.
60 years earlier. A chance meeting in a Stanthorpe apple orchard gives Marion Douglas the incentive to break free of her father’s manipulation, and forces Ben (Banjo) Patterson to drop his guard and fall in love. Though obstacles threaten their happiness, they remain hopeful until a train journey ends in tragedy. Grieving, Banjo discovers startling evidence that leads him to question what he believes about Marion.
Can revelations from the past help Abby restore control of the present?
Can new discoveries enable Banjo to survive the future?
Shaking Trees is an evocative Australian mystery—with a touch of humour—about the fear that keeps the truth hidden from even those we love.
60 years earlier. A chance meeting in a Stanthorpe apple orchard gives Marion Douglas the incentive to break free of her father’s manipulation, and forces Ben (Banjo) Patterson to drop his guard and fall in love. Though obstacles threaten their happiness, they remain hopeful until a train journey ends in tragedy. Grieving, Banjo discovers startling evidence that leads him to question what he believes about Marion.
Can revelations from the past help Abby restore control of the present?
Can new discoveries enable Banjo to survive the future?
Shaking Trees is an evocative Australian mystery—with a touch of humour—about the fear that keeps the truth hidden from even those we love.
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Reader Reviews
'The gradually coalescing parallel stories in two different time periods linked perfectly in the end by the surprise twists that braid together families, lovers, haters, social situations and life in two moments of rural Australia.'
'Totally loved the story!! I really liked how the two storylines connected, and the interplay between them. I loved how the story progressed. The writing made me feel like I was watching a movie, rich with details but not too overwhelming.'
'I was able to visualize not only the characters and action taking place—conversations, thoughts, emotions—but also, the physical surroundings and atmosphere around the characters. I was particularly pleased to find that there were several instances where I thought I knew what was coming, only to find later that Vicki had executed a perfect "gotcha!"'
'Vicki Stevens is obviously a talented writer and has a passion for the story she wrote. The characters were vivid and interesting. I like something with a strong twist and I definitely got it.'
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