The plot: Josie Quinn's life just got more complicated. Not only is she now the chief of police in Denton, Pennsylvania, but she's getting married soon. Only Luke, her fiance, has been cold and distant lately, and she's just been called out on a case involving her ex-husband's girlfriend. The former stripper was attacked at home, her newborn baby taken. Only she's too hurt to identify who attacked her. Then Josie discovers that Luke is also missing, and the mysterious young woman who was discovered at his house claims not to remember her name. What is going on? Josie thinks the two cases might be connected, but she isn't sure how. And she's worried that Luke might be in real trouble.
My thoughts: This is the second Josie Quinn novel that I've read, and I liked it as much as
Vanishing Girls, the first book in this series. It's fast-paced, with the suspense constantly building, and the mystery is compelling, with some good twists and turns along the way. Another plus is that the main characters are very likable, especially Josie Quinn. She's got some secrets in her past that I'd really like to read more about! Police procedurals sometimes bog down for me, but this one never did. It's an entertaining thriller. And I'm looking forward to reading the remaining books in this well-written series.
Happy Reading!
I don't know this series or Josie Quinn, but your review definitely makes me want to change that -- esecially as it seems this doesn't get bogged down as procedurals can. Also, Luke --what is he up to!? Great review!
ReplyDeleteThat whole mystery with Luke was an unexpected one! It definitely keeps you reading.
DeleteI like police procedurals, but it usually depends on how I engage with the characters. Josie Quinn sounds like someone I'd like. :)
ReplyDeleteEngaging characters are always a must for me in any series!
DeleteLike Jen, I like police procedurals - a lot - but I most enjoy them when they take the time to delve into the off-hours of the cops, their relationships, etc. because that makes the characters so much more real to me. Without those side-plots, the procedurals all start to sound alike to me.
ReplyDeleteYou're right; it's the interesting side plots and the character development that raises a police procedural to a higher (and for me, better) level. :)
DeleteThis sounds like a great series. I agree with Jen and Sam. I really enjoy police procedurals, especially when we get an inside look at the characters during their time off. It adds so much more depth and interest to them.
ReplyDeleteYes! For me, it's always the characters that make or break a series. :)
DeleteI love a good thriller, and this one sounds really suspenseful!
ReplyDeleteI'm liking this series. The first one, Vanishing Girls, was very suspenseful, too. :)
DeleteSo good
ReplyDeleteHave you by any chance prepared a reclist on your favorite thrillers? Would love to get my hands on one of those some day. It's a genre that I haven't read much of, but would like to start off with.
ReplyDeleteSo, under my Memorable Reads tab at the top I've listed several of my favorite thrillers with links to my reviews of them. That would give you a place to start. :)
DeleteOh what could the secrets be? Sounds like a good thriller!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely held my interest all the way through. :)
DeleteI like police procedurals. I'm wondering what's up with Luke? Also, with the ex. I'll have to check this series out. Great review, Lark! :)
ReplyDeleteStart with Vanishing Girls! It's really good. :)
DeleteI like police procedurals because I like reading how investigators solve their cases; it's always interesting to read about the challenges they face and their findings. Another new-to-me author I've to explore!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like this series. The first two books at least have been really good. :)
DeleteI love thrillers and police procedurals. This sounds like one I would enjoy. I just put Vanishing Girls on my TBR so I can start with the beginning of the series!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like Vanishing Girls! I thought that was a really good one. :)
DeleteI'm not familiar with this author but the series sounds great. I will keep it in mind the next time I'm in the mood for a thriller.
ReplyDeleteI've liked both books that I've read in this series and will definitely be reading more. :)
DeleteI haven't tried this series yet, but I am glad you are enjoying it! I may have to give it a try too!
ReplyDeleteThe first two books are both really good reads. I hope the next book in the series is just as good.
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