Small-town secrets, a hidden predator, and a relentless detective collide in this dark psychological crime thriller set in Sweet Home, Oregon. BookFest Gold Medal for Best Police Procedural/Female Detective.
A stolen hammer. A dead suspect. A terrifying trail of murder.
Sweet Home, Oregon. Detective Lacey James needs to solve her marriage problems. But with her focus on a culprit escaping after a robbery call, she’s alarmed when she discovers his getaway car hides a chilling collection of rope, gloves, zip ties, and a gun. But her success in hunting him down turns into horror when the man grabs a firearm, killing a fellow officer before himself.
As her only lead lies silent on a slab, the dedicated investigator’s suspicions are confirmed after discovering a woman connected to the case is missing. And fearing time is running out for the kidnapped victim, Lacey follows clues to a gruesome scene warning her she might already be too late.
Can she unravel the truth before the morgue claims another corpse?
Find Her is the nail-biting first book in the Lacey James small-town crime thriller series. If you like sharp-witted heroines, frightening psychopaths, and eye-popping twists, then you’ll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Patchell’s riveting tale of suspense.
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Praise for Find Her:
★★★★★ “Find Her has all the earmarks of a top-notch psychological thriller.”
★★★★★ “This fantastic small-town crime thriller is well-written with interesting storylines that captivate your attention the entire time.”
★★★★★ “Excellent detective work by Lacey James, I loved her dedication to solve the crime and not give up on finding her.”
★★★★★ “It is a cleverly plotted story with plenty of drama, both crime and personal, some angst, mystery, and thrilling suspense that brings you to the edge of your seat.”
★★★★★ “Lacey James is very relatable as a modern woman who does her job well while trying to hold everything together in her personal life.”
★★★★★ “Lacey is strong, smart, and capable.”
★★★★★ “The view into the mind of Noah was interesting and chilling.”
★★★★★ “I love the small-town start to the first book in the Lacey James series. What starts out as a robbery sure takes a dark turn.”
★★★★★ “Officer Lacey James is a great character – tough, believable, tenacious.”
★★★★★ “This is a very good start to the Lacey James series.”
