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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.”
When she’s not writing, you can find Chris reading, hanging out with her family, watching football, and struggling to keep up with her workout regime, all while shushing her incessantly yapping Yorkies. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two kids.
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