Bitter Past, Caroline Fardig
Bitter Past, Caroline Fardig
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Bitter Past

Author: Caroline Fardig

Narrator: Kate Udall

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/27/2023


Synopsis

Professor Ellie Matthews swore she would never set foot in another crime scene—but if she doesn't find this predator, she and her students will never be safe.

Ellie Matthews' life changed the day she discovered that the brutally dismembered Jane Doe she'd been examining for a month was her estranged mother. In one instant her career as a celebrated criminalist was over and her new life as a quiet academic began. But her tentative peace is shattered when the body of a female student is discovered on college property and a close colleague is named the key suspect. Ellie watches in disbelief as evidence begins to pile up against her good-natured friend and whispers of salacious affairs and toxic secrets spread.

When the murder investigation takes a terrifying turn, Ellie is compelled to help, reassuring herself that this is just a job—it isn't personal. But as she races to make sense of the evidence, a predator with everything to lose circles closer, and Ellie is in the crosshairs.

Contains mature themes.

About Caroline Fardig

Caroline Fardig is the USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen mystery novels. She worked as a schoolteacher, church organist, insurance agent, banking trust specialist, funeral parlor associate, stay-at-home mom, and coffeehouse owner before she realized that she wanted to be a writer when she grew up. When she's not writing, she likes to travel, lift weights, play pickleball, and join in on vocals, piano, or guitar with any band who'll have her. She's also the host of a lively podcast for Gen Xers called Wrong Side of 40. Born and raised in a small town in Indiana, Fardig still lives in that same town with an understanding husband, two sweet kids, and three exhaustingly energetic dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on January 07, 2018

Bitter Past is a treat for lovers of not only mystery/suspense/crime, but especially for those who love the forensic aspects of a murder investigation. Ellie Matthews is a well-known criminalist who walked away from her profession when it became very personal. She is now happily teaching at a local c......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on February 17, 2018

“Bitter Past”earns 5+/5 Headlines…Mystery Thriller Extraordinaire! Activism and vandalism often go hand in hand like mystery and murder. A young woman adamant to stop plans by Ashmore College’s Dr. Dudley Cooper to set up a “body farm” for forensic research decides to take her protest to ground zero.......more

Goodreads review by Meg on February 08, 2019

I absolutely loved this book! Ellie is a strong, highly likable main character with a lot of wit and intelligence. The plot twists were great and the ending a complete surprise. I was also very impressed by the extensive research the author must have done to write this book! The subject matter was a......more

Goodreads review by Mary on February 12, 2018

Bitter Past An Ellie Matthews Novel, Book #1 Caroline Fardig 5 Stars Synopsis: From USA Today bestselling author Caroline Fardig comes a gripping new forensic mystery series. Three years ago, criminalist Ellie Matthews was blindsided when a grisly homicide case suddenly became personal. She abandoned the......more