Detective Madison Harper is now engaged to PI Nate who disappears to try to come to terms with the fact that he killed a man in self defense. Madison doesn’t have a lot of time to dwell on his absence as a headless, handless body is found in Lost Creek and she has also taken on the cold case of an abducted baby. And then someone places a photo of a young girl on Madison’s windshield with the notation “Sofia, day 1”. Is there any connection among the cases or will Madison’s attention be spread thin trying to solve all of them?

There are mysteries to be solved here with some twists and unexpected revelations, along with family issues for both Madison and Nate. An engrossing read, there are some disturbing situations in this story with interwoven plot lines.

This is the eighth in the Detective Madison Harper series. It is the second I have read. Although it does work as a standalone, the main characters, who are damaged individuals striving to do their best, have back stories which are alluded to but not fully explained. While it doesn’t interfere with the enjoyment of this book, it does leave the reader wanting to know more about their histories.

Why this is one of my all time favorite series to read ,it's because of the plots and subplots and the personal lives of the detectives. It was tense and suspenseful,and always has me on edge with each turn of the page.

This was the first book I have read in the series but it was fine as a stand-alone. Plenty going on all through it. Great backstory about lives of the detectives. Enough twists and turns to keep me guessing as it was hard to keep up with them all. Look forward to the next offering. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

A sixteen year old is riding home at midnight and is knocked over by a car. She is abused for hours, and her attacker leaves. Another car approaches and the driver stops.....she is saved...... or is she?
A baby vanishes and Detective Madison Harper is trying to solve the cold case. But she is herself in the midst of personal troubles, and there are her colleagues with problems.

I truly loved this book! There was so much going on, plots and subplots and the personal lives of the detectives. It was tense and suspenseful, unputdownable.
Madison was trying to solve a cold case of a baby disappearing without one clue. No forensic evidence, no suspects, not a thing. Even the house that the baby was taken from was demolished!
There was just one part that I felt wasn't wrapped up and solved. Was Kyle genuine? Was someone spying on Madison via the camera?

Totally a 5/5 star police procedural for me. Madison is one tough cookie!

So many good mystery/thriller reads recently. The Crying Girls was the latest that I’ve read. I greatly enjoyed it.

A cast of characters make this a story that is intriguing. Family and friends, along with those at work, keep the novel moving quickly. Secrets and red herrings keep the book mysterious. A page turner…a talented author…guessing helps…thanks Netgalley.

Well, the author certainly has filled Madison's plate to the brim with different cases waiting to be solved. On top of that she has a few issues in her personal life that keep her occupied too. 

Bur Madison would not be Madison if she would not tackle them all with the same determination and gusto uncovering the unsavoury truth. 

Shame on you, Nate. I do see your point of view, but really. Did you honestly think this was the best way to act? Tsssk. No, it wasn't. I have always liked you a lot, but now you have disappointed me and those who love you the most. Count your blessings we love you that much. ;)

There is a lot going on in this book and I loved how in the end, all the pieces fell into place. I had a great time uncovering one surprise after another and I had to pick up my jaw from the floor quite a few times.

What an utterly delicious but also deeply disgusting story the author created. I just could not stop reading. 5 stars don't seem enough.

Thank you

Grippingly unpredictable. Be prepared to put your life on hold! Taut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs……loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️