Josie treads gently,
careful not to disturb the pile of perfect white bones laid out in the
grass by her feet. Her voice is little more than a whisper.
“No! Not my sister…”
Detective Josie Quinn hasn’t heard from her sister since Trinity stormed out of the house in the heat of an argument three weeks ago. So, when human remains are found at the remote hunting cabin where Trinity was last seen, Josie can only assume the worst.
Gathering her team, Josie feels a surge of relief when the dental records match a different body – that of a missing single mother from a neighboring town. But now Josie’s is not the only broken family desperate for answers.
Dusting the crime scene for prints, a name smudged into the side of a nearby car is the first in a trail of clues Trinity left for Josie. In need of a big story to save her journalism career, it seems Josie’s sister was attempting to make contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim’s bones. And Trinity won’t stop until she’s found him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece…
Josie is certain there’s a critical clue in the ivory hair comb delivered to Trinity just days before she went missing. But as more bones surface, each set more likely to be Trinity’s than the last, time is running out to find her alive. Can Josie’s team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Can she find her sister without putting other innocent lives in danger?
“No! Not my sister…”
Detective Josie Quinn hasn’t heard from her sister since Trinity stormed out of the house in the heat of an argument three weeks ago. So, when human remains are found at the remote hunting cabin where Trinity was last seen, Josie can only assume the worst.
Gathering her team, Josie feels a surge of relief when the dental records match a different body – that of a missing single mother from a neighboring town. But now Josie’s is not the only broken family desperate for answers.
Dusting the crime scene for prints, a name smudged into the side of a nearby car is the first in a trail of clues Trinity left for Josie. In need of a big story to save her journalism career, it seems Josie’s sister was attempting to make contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim’s bones. And Trinity won’t stop until she’s found him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece…
Josie is certain there’s a critical clue in the ivory hair comb delivered to Trinity just days before she went missing. But as more bones surface, each set more likely to be Trinity’s than the last, time is running out to find her alive. Can Josie’s team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Can she find her sister without putting other innocent lives in danger?
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An unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author that
will have you sleeping with the light on. This gripping rollercoaster
ride is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel
Caine. Prepare to be totally hooked!
Find Her Alive is the eight book in the Josie Quinn series by
Lisa Regan. We learn in previous books
that Josie was separated from her biological family for most of her life. The story begins with Josie and her twin Trinity
arguing, which leaves Josie questioning her place with the Paynes. Trinity’s quest for the next big story and
her upset after losing the news anchor job puts her in a frame of mind where no
one can help her.
A few weeks after the argument, Noah urges Josie take a trip
to the cabin Trinity rented. He knows
she will feel better once they make amends.
However, Trinity is nowhere around.
Josie finds her car, her luggage, her purse, her phone, and human bones
in the yard. Are these Trinity’s bones,
or is she on the trail of her big story?
In Josie Quinn fashion, Find Her Alive is tense, fast
paced, and entertaining. I find myself
guessing what is going to happen next, from start to finish. In this book, Josie needs to pass the lead to
Detective Mettner. I love how her team still runs everything by
Josie. Not only because she knows Trinity,
but also because they respect her detective skills. Even Chief Chitwood while commanding, he is sensitive
to Josie’s plight.
I am a fan of the complicated hero; Josie sure fits that
bill. Trinity the woman with the perfect
childhood, the perfect job, and the perfect family in Josie’s eyes isn’t what
she seems. I like that Trinity’s past
struggles are revealed while the team searches for clues. Josie gets additional insight into her
family, especially her sister, and the dynamic among the Paynes.
Lisa Regan is an excellent writer. She takes multiple story arcs and pulls them
together nicely. Find Her Alive is action
packed with tension, suspense, and anxiety from the first page. The serial killer is complex and a few twists
had me biting my nails. Seeing the murderer from multiple points of view sheds light
on his actions.
My only criticism is that I wonder how the series will
continue. Every murder so far revolves
around Josie, her family, or one of her team.
This is a small town, but I feel like there should be murders outside
Josie’s immediate circle. That said this
is a great story that continues to develop the characters and their
relationships. I am looking forward to
more Josie Quinn in the future.
4 STAMPS
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