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A Long Time Coming: An Evan Buckley Crime Thriller (Evan Buckley Thrillers Book 11) Kindle Edition

by James Harper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 681 ratings
It's a fine line between the road to redemption and the highway to hell.
They told him his wife Sarah hanged herself in a mental asylum after they took her child away. Now a different woman's body is in her grave and PI Evan Buckley has a stolen psychiatric report in his hand and a tormented scream in his head. There's only one thing he knows for sure. Someone is lying to him.

Detective Kate Guillory knows more than she’s saying. She’s convinced it’s a deadly trap set by Evan’s nemesis, Newcomb, the man who told him his wife was dead. Despite the risks, Evan can’t walk away and leave the questions that haunt him unanswered – not if he wants to keep his sanity intact.

With his morale worn thin and all of their futures at risk, he joins forces with a disgraced ex-CIA agent on a journey to confront the past. It’s a dangerous and difficult quest that leads him to the jungles of Central America and the aftermath of a forgotten war, where memories are long and grievances still raw.

And when a chilling crime left undisturbed for more than thirty years is unearthed, it’s Evan’s own conscience that’s on the line. Will he sacrifice a part of his own humanity in the hope that all their pasts can finally be laid to rest?
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  1. Book 11 of 20
    Evan Buckley Thrillers
  2. Print length
    428 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    September 18, 2020
  5. File size
    2.9 MB
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What Critics Say About James Harper and The Evan Buckley Crime Thrillers

“I absolutely loved this one. I laughed, cried and held my breath on more than one occasion. Lost sleep as I couldn't put it down, and you left me wanting more.”

"I love the honest grittiness of this new character, his flaws, his heart and his determination."

"So good I bought another....and another...."

"Boy oh boy page turner all the way."

"Try and solve this mystery. No chance."

"Don't pick it up, if you don't have time to not put it down."

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Bad To The Bones: Evan Buckley Thrillers #1
Kentucky Vice: Evan Buckley Thrillers #2
Sins Of The Father: Evan Buckley Thrillers #3
No Rest For The Wicked: Evan Buckley Thrillers #4
Resurrection Blues: Evan Buckley Thrillers #5
Hunting Dixie: Evan Buckley Thrillers #6
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The Road To Deliverance: Evan Buckley Thrillers #7
Sacrifice: Evan Buckley Thrillers #8
Rough Justice: Evan Buckley Thrillers #9
Touching Darkness: Evan Buckley Thrillers #10
A Long Time Coming: Evan Buckley Thrillers #11
Box Set: Evan Buckley Thrillers #1-4
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JGPGPCY
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 11 of 20 ‏ : ‎ Evan Buckley Thrillers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 681 ratings

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James Harper

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James Harper is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the wildly popular Evan Buckley crime thrillers. His novels weave tales full of mystery, non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat suspense with laugh-out-loud humor and a touch of romance, and feature maverick private-eye Evan Buckley and his sometimes partner in crime, Detective Kate Guillory.

For the past twenty-five years James has lived in a 400 year old cottage in the woods with his wife and their cats, Leonard and Lily. In his spare time James does what he’s told (if he knows what’s good for him) and likes touring Europe on his motorbike.

You can sign up for James' readers' group at http://jamesharperbooks.com/free-book/ and get TWO FREE Evan Buckley short stories - Fallen Angel and A Rock And A hard Place. Both of these books are exclusive to James' subscribers - you can't buy them here on Amazon or anywhere else.

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Customers find this crime thriller to be a fast-paced, complicated story with terrific characters and great writing. One customer notes that each ending leaves them wanting to read the next book.

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11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and engaging, with one mentioning it keeps them guessing throughout.

"Love this series. Each ending leaves you wanting to read the next book...." Read more

"A fast paced complicated story with many things answered. I’ve read every book in this series and hope this isn’t the last one!..." Read more

"Finished the book and still more questions. I really like the series and have read all of them...." Read more

"I enjoyed the story, but I found this one a little disjointed and difficult to keep on track. Otherwise another good Buckley book." Read more

7 customers mention "Pace"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fast-paced and complicated narrative, with one customer noting that each ending leaves them eager to read the next book.

"...The book is very well written. It’s not a simple story, but one that has several sub-plots. I couldn’t put it down and read all night long...." Read more

"Love this series. Each ending leaves you wanting to read the next book...." Read more

"A fast paced complicated story with many things answered. I’ve read every book in this series and hope this isn’t the last one!..." Read more

"The continuing story of Evan Buckley and Kate is always exciting and riveting. I can’t put the book down and can’t wait for the next one." Read more

3 customers mention "Characterization"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characterization in the book, with one noting that Evan Buckley is believable and another mentioning that the characters can bring laughter.

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"I love the complexity of the characters. Just the right combination of humor drama. I am just ready to know all the answers!!!!" Read more

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"...The book is very well written. It’s not a simple story, but one that has several sub-plots. I couldn’t put it down and read all night long...." Read more

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  • Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Thrilling Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
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    James Harper has done it again. Just when I thought it would be the same old line he comes through with a twist at the end. One more book and I will have read the whole series. Keep up the Evan Buckley adventure.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but the ending was a little mediocre for all we have journeyed with Buckley.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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    Have enjoyed this series, but the last few books, some of the information/explanation/history provided was vague, yet Evan knew it (but the author was not sharing with the reader). This tactic utilized mostly in the last 2 or 3 books at this point has been a little off putting. He views a photo, but we are only informed specifically about 1 person, and in passing, of a "poor soul" and other people that are also in the photo. No description of the poses, etc. We don't get that info until the end. We could have gotten the info, and the indepth description of why would have had just as much impact instead of making you feel like the author was in a hurry to complete the book.

    I have definitely enjoyed these, but I am seeing a trend with authors series featuring a main character with underlying storyline: The longer the series goes on, the more fractured the writing and continuation becomes (Gabaldon's Outlander series, Patterson's Alex Cross series).
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  • L.J. Bakke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes, good intentions and precision planning produce chaos.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
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    I‘ve read every Evan Buckley book that James Harper has written. In the first book, you learn that Evan has a wife that is missing. In A Long Time Coming, we find out what has happened to Evan’s wife. The book is very well written. It’s not a simple story, but one that has several sub-plots. I couldn’t put it down and read all night long. I laughed, got angry [there are just characters that you want to hate], became excited, and cried my eyes out. I really like the way Mr. Harper writes and recommend his books to all who read the Mystery/ Thriller genre,
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  • avid reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars I slept less and read more
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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    Love this series. Each ending leaves you wanting to read the next book. I will be disappointed when it ends I just know the next series will be even better.
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  • Karen Rist
    4.0 out of 5 stars James Harper
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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    Love his style of writing, his characters who can bring laughter or maybe drop a tear.

    Have been reading from the inception of Evans involvement with Guillory and glad we can put the pain of his missing wife to rest
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  • Jan B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evan Buckley gets Answers
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    A fast paced complicated story with many things answered. I’ve read every book in this series and hope this isn’t the last one! Past history expertly woven into the story line- Evan Buckley is a good guy even through all the horrific details of his wifes disappearance are revealed! What’s next for him and Kate?
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  • S. Young
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022
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    The continuing story of Evan Buckley and Kate is always exciting and riveting. I can’t put the book down and can’t wait for the next one.
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  • victoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drama
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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    Finished the book and still more questions. I really like the series and have read all of them. Feel like I need to start over again because it has been so long. Awaiting more
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  • Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another triumph
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2020
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    James Harper has done it again, this is another brilliant book in the Evan Buckley series. I was completely hooked, there was tension, drama, highs & dreadful lows, humour & sadness all in a great book, highly recommend you read this
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  • Carolyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting reading.
    Reviewed in Australia on October 14, 2020
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    Yet again another riveting read and yet more intrigue into the life of Evan Buckley. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
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  • C. Persson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Seried
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2021
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    I really enjoy James Harper's writing style and the Evan Buckley series. I couldn't put it down. Definitely a must read.
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  • melsybobs
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2021
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    Great book. Great story. Recommend
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  • chris elwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Damn I've finished the series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2021
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    From memory the first one in the series was either free or a cheap download, but from the start they have pulled me in. Okay so the relationship between Buckley and Guillory may not be different to some that have been seen in screen,but it's written well enough that its easy to picture the scenes in your imagination. The threads involving Crow still leave a couple of questions unanswered along with a couple of others. If you've read books by Solomon Carter and Lee child's there's a good chance you will enjoy this series.
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