Deadly Assumption, Linden Carroll
Deadly Assumption, Linden Carroll
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Deadly Assumption

Author: Linden Carroll

Narrator: Fatemah Dhanji

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/16/2025


Synopsis

When a young man witnesses the rescue of a woman’s body from the ocean, he is shocked to recognize the tattoo on her shoulder as belonging to his prospective fiancé, Sarah. Traumatized, he flees the scene, unaware of the ensuing homicide investigation into the suspicious drowning and its findings. Having arranged his business schedule hoping for a reconciliation following their disagreement in England, he had planned on proposing to Sarah during her visit to Vancouver Island. Devastated by her loss, he relocates to Germany, committing to a life without his soulmate. Struggling with grief, he is persistently tormented by the circumstances of her death and how her body came to be floating off Vancouver, more than 100 miles from her intended destination. Homesickness eventually drives him back to England, where he learns the shocking truth about the homicide investigation and the twist of fate that forever changes his chosen path. As the story unfolds, it reveals the dramatic impact the deceased woman had on those whose lives she touched, particularly the man suspected of murdering her. The characters are tightly intertwined in this generational, multicultural saga of suspected homicide, enduring love, emotional trauma, and the fight to recapture those closest to the heart. With its roots set in England, Deadly Assumption is a tale rich in history, encompassing Canada, Germany, and France, and spanning the period from the years prior to World War II into the 1980s.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Diana on November 16, 2025

Deadly Assumption surprised me in the best way. From the moment a young man recognizes his fiancée’s tattoo on a body being pulled from the ocean, the story hits with an emotional punch and never lets up. The grief and confusion he carries feel incredibly real, and I found myself completely wrapped......more

Goodreads review by Ingrid on March 13, 2026

This book was truly fascinating, the story gripped me from the start. With smart and witty writing I would definitely put it as one of my top reads so far this year. I also got the incredible opportunity to talk to the author of this novel at my local book store in Coquitlam and by just talking to h......more

Goodreads review by Reader on March 09, 2026

If you enjoy historical fiction with elements of suspense, romance, and generational storytelling, Deadly Assumption is a thoughtful and rewarding read. I would definitely recommend it to readers who appreciate emotionally driven mysteries and stories that explore the enduring impact of love and los......more

Goodreads review by Susan on May 26, 2025

This is definitely a good read! A sweet and captivating novel, it is also a blend of international intrigue that spans time periods. It is romantic, mysterious and an all round entertaining read. I'm not sure how Carroll pulled this off, combining so many elements so successfully, but she did and th......more

Goodreads review by Jaz on January 05, 2026

Another amazing story by Linden! I love how she mixes genres, including a bit of romance, mystery and unexpected twists that keep you hooked. Her knowledge of history is always a pleasure to read and I look forward to her next book!......more