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Bad Name (The Hangman's Shadow Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A.J. Scudiere (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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It was supposed to be a cold case… only it’s not cold at all.

Cindy Baker has died a thousand deaths, none of them her own. No matter how carefully she blocks the light, the memories get in, even when they aren’t hers.

Jesse Nash knows the truth about Hannalyn Burkhardt’s disappearance is much more sinister than everyone believes. The ten-year-old cold case seems isolated, but Jesse is convinced that’s wrong.

Georgia Dunham has to find her missing birth mother – the elusive assassin Sin. Her mother may be good at going undetected but, if Georgia doesn’t get answers soon, a past she doesn’t understand could destroy her family.

When the three collide, they’ll find they’ve opened the door to something more malevolent than they ever expected.

Bad Name is the first book in the new Hangman’s Shadow series. Each of the three women has a unique and disturbing past, but together might be able to crack the unsolvable. From USA Today Bestselling author and multiple Best Suspense and Best Fiction of the Year award winner AJ Scudiere, this new series will have you anxiously waiting to see if you guessed correctly.

“Install a seatbelt in your favorite reading chair.” - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C739JVP7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Griffyn Ink (November 9, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3065 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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A.J. Scudiere

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After not making the advanced reading group in kindergarten, AJ decided to 'show them all!' and become the best reader possible. This led to reading "The Amityville Horror," "Flowers in the Attic," and "Carrie" all before the age of seven. By eight, armed with a pen and notebook, she'd gone to the other side and written a novella . . . which shall never again see the light of day. As the daughter of a physicist and a lawyer, AJ always wants to make sure the stories 'work': by the time you get to the end, you'll realize you were holding all the pieces all along. AJ is the author of multiple award-winning suspense novels.

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AJ Scudiere is published by Griffyn Ink Publishing

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Bobbie Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome spin-off!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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A. J. Scudiere hits it on the head...again!
The excellence I've come to expect shines in Bad Name. Amazing characters who are real. Not the self entitled mains you get so often. They have flaws to which they admit but don't use as excuses. Great plot!
Can't wait until book two!
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Kenneth E. Galluch
5.0 out of 5 stars I hate when I do not have another A.J. book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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I love your books.Short impactful chapters. Well thought out characters introduced so you won't forget who, or what they are. I have started so many books that I do not finish. I always finish A.J.'s books satisfied and ready for the next one.
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Amber St. Clare
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrills and Intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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Another winner by AJ Scudiere! Excellent beginning to a new series with engaging characters and a fast-paced plot with lots of twists and turns.
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Alin Worley
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best mysteries I've read
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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Really complex with several related stories lines intertwined.

Fabulous job by Ms. Scudiere
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Kathy Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic new series
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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It’s not surprising that AJ gets better with each book and each series. Bad Name brings in familiar characters and new exciting ones. They’re whole and real, as usual. And as usual, although I want to binge read through the book, I needed to take breaks to get my heart rate down. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
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Andres
4.0 out of 5 stars How to catch a serial killer
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
This is a good book where Jesse investigates a young woman's disappearance. She is soon joined by Georgia who asks help finding her mother and in return she will help Jessie. What begins as a missing woman soon turns into the hunt for a serial killer. Add a psychic into the mix and you have an exciting novel. I like the book a lot but feel it could of been shorter and at times it dragged. Other than that I really enjoy the A.J. Scudiere books.
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Daniel L. 'Doc' Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars A.J. Scudiere has Another Hit with Bad Name the First Book in the Hangman’s Shadow Series
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
I was provided a copy of this book with no assurance to the author that I would provide a positive review and no further remuneration expected by me.
“Bad Name” is the first book in A.J. Scudiere’s new “Hangman’s Shadow” series. I don’t believe reviewers should write a synopsis of a book; it is up to the author to decide how much of the story is told before a reader begins a book. That said, I cannot say as much about the book as I would like. I can say that if you are a fan of A.J.’s books, you will recognize some of the characters from previous story arcs from other books. If you have not read all of A.J.’s works, it will not deter you from enjoying this book.
As I have found in everything I have read by A.J., the reader will find that the well-written, no-nonsense, strong characters are incredibly realistic and successfully drive the plot forward in a book that is hard to put down. The dialog is authentic, without contrived dialects that can overtake the storytelling if not done well. The story itself is credible, so it is easy to suspend disbelief while reading.
This is another A.J. Scudiere thriller that will enthrall the reader from cover to cover. I recommend Bad Name completely for anyone who likes a good story, that is a fast read, and will definitely keep your interest throughout.
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Theresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Name is a great read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
AJ has done it again!

Once again, the way AJ writes has grabbed me right from the start and pulled me in for a thrill ride. Characters we've seen in her other series are the focus, but it feels like you're meeting them again for the first time!
This book starts off with Jesse determined to find out what happened as a 10 year old cold case is given to her. She gets unexpected company from a stranger, Georgia, who she never intended to let tag along in the first place. Georgia, however helpful with the cold case, has another motive for wanting to help with Jesse's investigation. She needs Jesse's help to find her birth mother....who may or may not be a murderer wanted by the authorities.
Every book AJ has written makes you want more the second you're finished with one. Bad Name was no different. I cannot wait for the second installment, but while I do, AJ's Black Carbon & Nightshade Files books will be my go-to re-reads.

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