A woman vanishes from a Texas town. Did she simply run off, or is something darker at play?
When Patrick Dielman shows up at Detective Jo Larsen’s desk insisting that his wife, Jenny, is missing, Jo wonders if it’s a case of a bored housewife running away.
But as she digs deeper into Jenny’s life, Jo learns that Dielman keeps a stranglehold on the family finances, down to the last nickel, and that Jenny’s first marriage dissolved following the death of her young son. By all accounts – including her doctor’s – she never recovered from the loss. Between a controlling husband, a tragic past, and a callous ex-husband, Jo can’t be sure if she should suspect foul play or accept that the woman may have wanted to disappear.
For Jo, whose own demons are shadowing her every step, finding Jenny becomes more than the typical protect-and-serve.
I story premise but a little far fetched I enjoyed this book. I read it straight through on my plane ride across the country. It has likable characters and a story line that kept me coming back for more.Â
Will keep you interested One of the better Kindle Firsts. This was well written, with a very likeable main character. I liked the way the author developed the story, especially using an emotional connection between the victim and Detective Larsen. Kept me guessing until almost the very end.
I am glad that I did After perusing the titles available this month on Kindle First, I chose this one. There are many reasons for choosing a book, but for me perhaps one of the most intriguing is a female author writing police procedurals and mystery/suspense… and doing it well.! As a self-professed fan of Marcia Clark and Patricia Cornwell, I welcomed the opportunity. I am glad that I did… (for the most part.!!).Â