Escaped: Shadows Landing

The Townsends, Book 5

By: Kathleen Brooks

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Deep in the Amazon, danger grows wilder than the jungle.

Forrest Townsend has engineered a revolutionary water filtration system that could solve global water shortages for the most rural populations. To test it, he heads into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to help a remote tribe. He expected the usual dangers of the jungle, but he never expected bullets.

Jordana Alves came to the Amazon searching for more samples of a rare vine to make life-saving medicine. Instead, she’s kidnapped by a criminal group using their rainforest for their own illegal gains. The daughter of the politician in charge of saving the Amazon, Jordana is the perfect pawn. Until she escapes straight into Forrest’s arms.

One moment Forrest was celebrating the success of his new system. The next a shoeless woman runs into him with gunfire close behind. Now Jordana and Forrest have to dodge deadly wildlife, angry criminals, and their growing attraction to each other. But the danger is far from over, even when Forrest and Jordana make it to the small town of Shadows Landing. Because some threats don’t stay in the Amazon and sometimes things aren’t what they seem.

©2025 Kathleen Brooks (P)2025 Kathleen Brooks

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I really loved the premise of this story, along with the characters & community. I did feel that some of 'helps' were over the top unrealistic fulfillments. I don't want to give anything away but really? Of course, these are no ordinary people. I enjoyed seeing the blooming romances of some of the side characters & wish we could have been there for Peter's wedding it's been a long time in coming. I really can't wait for Damian to find his match.

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could have had more action ..I enjoyed it but I feel like it would have been more exciting with more action.

loved it!

Great continuation of a fantastic series, while also giving Forrest his own story. Absolutely love the narrator!!!

Excellent!

This is the best Townsend book yet. I really love this series. The Townsend are such a unique storyline.

Goat screaming laugh out loud fun!

Let's talk about a fun series that will make you laugh out loud and is entertaining from beginning to end. That's what we get from Kathleen Brooks every single time. This book is no exception. We meet Forrest Townsend, who has invented an economical and innovative method for producing clean drinking water for people living in rural areas. He travels all over the world and, like all the other Townsend family members, he's intelligent and honorable. While working with a tribe living in the Amazon jungle, he meets a woman running for her life.

Jordana Alves is a botanist who has discovered a plant that has advanced healing properties. She, along with other scientists, wants to harvest this plant to save lives. While on this expedition, she is kidnapped by a group seeking to exploit the rainforest's resources for profit. After she escapes her captors, she meets Forrest, and he helps her by taking her to his family and friends in Shadows Landing. Forrest knows that this is the best place to keep her safe, but they didn't return alone. Forrest has also rescued a goat they named Black Beard, and like all the other animals in this world, he has a personality of his own!

The story was fun, exciting, and entertaining from beginning to end. I laughed out loud so many times, my husband said he may have to read this one. I recommend reading the whole series if you're looking to really be invested in the lives of some great fictional characters. Each book has been captivating, delightful, and thrilling. With the narration done by the magnificent and skilled Eric G. Dove, you can't go wrong. These two together are a powerful dynamic duo. Worth every credit!