Whispers of Goodbye

I NEED YOU. I AM SO AFRAID...

As soon as she reads the words, Catherine sets off for Louisiana to help her sister. Upon entering the moss-draped woods surrounding the house, Cat finds herself immersed in a mystery as murky as the mighty Mississippi River. For Elizabeth has disappeared, and Cat suspects her sister's husband knows more than he is saying. His dark eyes tell her he has great sadness; his arms speak of much warmth; and his lips have a language all their own. But not even a whisper of her sister. Drawn into a web of family secrets and ancient superstitions, Cat hardly knows what to fear most: the deadly cottonmouth snakes, the deceptively peaceful swamps, or the dashingly powerful man who can steal her breath and sear her heart.

Reviews

"With a soulful flavor and story layers as rich and mysterious as the darkest chocolate, Whispers of Goodbye crowns Karen White as the newest Queen of Gothic Romance! Long may she reign!"
—Deb Stover, Award-winning author

"Karen White breathes new life into a subgenre many once thought long gone. Had I but known gothic suspense could be this well done, I would have brought extra candles."
—Lynne Perednia CompuServe Romance & Mystery Reviews

"Another keeper! Karen White has a one-in-a-million voice that simply mesmerizes readers from page one."
—Leslie Tramposch, PNR Reviews

"If you loved Victoria Holt, Phyllis Whitney, and Daphne duMaurier, you'll love WHISPERS OF GOODBYE…Karen White captures the rhythm and language of the classic gothic romance. Be prepared to shiver."
—Diane Burton, Scribes World Reviews

"…Ms. White has captured the allure of a well-written Gothic in spades. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves the chilling suspense of a Gothic novel."
—Romance Reviews Today

"I closed this book when done with the grand urge to dig out my tapes of the old black and white movies that this book gave gentle nod to, and immerse myself in the whole setting for a bit longer. The spell woven by this book trapped me completely."
—AOL's Romance Fiction Forum

"Gothic romance at its best! Highly recommended."
—Cindy Penn, Wordweaving.com

"This Gothic has everything. Gris-gris, a solitary heroine, poisonous snakes, a little girl who hums strange tunes and spies on everyone, the mysterious John who alternates between kindness and rage, servants who know more than they're telling . . . all that and more."
—4 hearts-Irene Williams, The Romance Reader

Awards

by readers:

HOLT MEDALLION winner
Best Southern Theme (all subgenres)
Virginia Romance Writers

Write Touch Award nominee
Historical category
Wisconsin RWA

Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence nominee
Best Gothic Historical
Kiss of Death Chapter, RWA