Find My Daughter (Detective Katie Scott Book 13) by Jennifer Chase

Find My Daughter is a tense, fast-paced thriller that kept me turning pages late into the night. Jennifer Chase continues to craft compelling, high-stakes mysteries, and this installment is no exception—Katie Scott is once again up against a chilling and elusive threat in Pine Valley. The case is layered, emotionally charged, and filled with enough twists to keep even longtime fans on their toes.

That said, as a reader who’s followed Katie’s journey from the beginning, I did feel a noticeable shift in her character trajectory in this book. It seemed to diverge from the development and emotional depth built over the previous installments, which was a bit jarring. Some choices and interactions felt inconsistent with the Katie we’ve come to know. While this didn’t ruin the experience, it did slightly lessen the impact of what could’ve been a five-star entry in the series.

Despite that, the core mystery remains gripping, and I’m still fully invested in Katie’s journey. I’m hopeful the next book will bring a course correction and continue the strong momentum of earlier novels.

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Thanks to Ms Chase, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ah, a Katie Scott book is a no-brainer for me to request when they come my way and this one didn't disappoint either!

So many questions that need to be answered, especially when the mother of one of the missing falls at Katie's feet, grievously injured. And what is it with the same dresses on these poor victims, surely there is a story there? Well, stay tuned and read this book (or better still, start with book 1 and work your way through them all).

I always like that Katie walks a very fine line between being a cop and a niece, since her uncle is her boss as well, but they make it work. As always, Cisco is one of my favourite characters :)

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

Katie is presenting at a conference when she is approached by a desperate mom who is searching for her child. Shortly after Katie finds the woman in distress. This begins Katie and her team on their newest case. Usually working only cold cases Katie and her partner find themselves in the heart of an active investigation and bodies start piling up. While I love this series and will continue reading this wasn’t my favourite book in this series - and I can’t fully put my finger on why. I do struggle with the lack of character process, Katie has a good heart but she continues to make decisions leading her to similar reckless behaviours that have gotten her into trouble in previous books.
3.5 stars

Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via netgalley. This is the thirteenth book in the Detective Katie Scott series but could be read as a standalone.

This story is one of those that I look at differently since becoming a mother. Katie and the team have a real tough case on their hands. The pain from Anna's mother's request to find her daughter is something that I hope I never have to endure. That one hit me hard.

From beginning to end this book had me captivated and desperate to find the missing girls before it was too late. It was fast paced and a struggle to put down.

This is another excellent story from Jennifer and I can't wait to see what is next for Detective Katie Scott

I always call this a solid series as it never fails in it's delivery, it's consistent in giving twisted thrilling plots, dramatics, ruthlessness as well as the regular characters who are becoming like old friends.

Another entertaining, engaging edition to this consistently good series.

I have read all the detective katie scott books so always look forward to reading another this one didn't dissapoint Katoe is determined and same as ever and i lover her relationship with Mcgavern, John and cisco. The story was good and gripping though it fealt a bit obv as to who the mystery killer wasit was imteresting to see how it would all turn out. Really good read can't wait for the nect one after that end.

I’ve been following this series since the 6th book, and one of the main reasons I keep returning is the lovable characters and the fresh, unique cases that Katie and her partner tackle in each book.
The author also kindly includes some background information for new readers, which is incredibly helpful for readers like me to recall key details as well.

Find My Daughter is the 13th book in Detective Katie Scott series.
In this story, Katie and her partner, Det. McGaven are faced with a challenging missing person case involving a dangerous killer known as "The Million Dollar Man."
The culprit with his ability to change appearances makes it harder to profile the perpetrator.

I really enjoy following Katie s she navigated this intense investigation, especially with assistance from Detective Daniels, a character who made a memorable appearance in earlier books.
The final chapters were quite intense, as the case became deeply personal for Katie, raising the stakes to new heights!!

Overall, it was wonderful to return to this series—it continues to be both entertaining and enjoyable.
Katie undoubtedly needs time to heal, both physically and emotionally, after the toll of her many cases and a significant change in her personal life. Hopefully, this will pave the way for new beginnings in the future and I look forward to see her back in action soon!

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: death, murder, confinement, brief mention of body horror

This book is number 13 in the series. What I loved about this book was the ending. It made the book for me. I inhaled this book, I couldn't stop reading it.

Detective Katie Scott and her team are great at solving cold case murders and she is well known for it. When a woman confronts her and pleads with her to help her then finds her soon after lying in her own blood in a carpark Katie gets to work trying to find out what happened to this poor womans daughter. She hasn't been missing long so it should be easy, but is it.
Another winning book from one of my favourite autnors. Plenty of action, fast paced throughout and plenty of supense.

"Find My Daughter" is yet another thrilling and heart-pounding addition to the Detective Katie Scott series by Jennifer Chase. This is the thirteenth book, and the series continues to get better each new release. Find My Daughter certainly lives up to the high expectations set by the previous books.

Detective Katie Scott attempts to come to terms with the recent changes in her personal life. This means throwing herself into her work. At the beginning of this installment, she's a guest speaker at a conference. While at the conference she unwittingly got pulled into a case involving a missing teenager and a brutal murder.

The person or persons behind the chilling events intends to destroy Katie's perfect solve record. However, they never counted on her tenacity and strong will in finding justice for the victims. So despite having to dealing with the memories from a recent heartbreaking situation coupled with PTSD from her time in the military, Katie is determined to find the answers before it's too late.

I love the fact that figuring out the villain's identity did not come easy.  It had me guessing the whole time. The villain clearly had issues, but despite this they portrayed a brilliant and skilled mind. Someone who has the skill to change their features at the drop of a hat. This made it difficult to find the perpetrator.

From the very first page, Find My Daughter captivated me and was impossible to put down. I became completely invested in learning the truth. For those looking for a thrilling and exciting police procedural, Find My Daughter is must-read. If you are new to the world of Detective Katie Scott, I suggest starting with first book and working your way through the series.

4.5⭐

Pine Valley cold case Detective Katie Scott returns in a confounding case.

That sees her approached by a desperate mother when Katie attends a conference in Sacramento.

Then, just a few minutes later, Katie finds the same woman dying in the car park, having been stabbed and as Katie tries to keep her alive. The mother makes one final emotional plea "Find my daughter"

So Katie doesn't waste any time in learning everything she can about missing Anna Braxton and starting an investigation.

But before Katie and her partner, McGaven, can make any headway, a body is found, and then Anna's friend Jasmine disappears.

And now the race is on...

As Katie and McGaven come up against a formidable foe. One who sees Katie as the only worthy opponent. But also believes they are far too clever to ever be caught.

And they might just be right.

As the danger is getting closer and the death toll is mounting and Katie is going to have to take all the risks and defy those she cares about. If she is to save a daughter and catch a relentless cunning killer.

I love this author and have loved every book in this series. I raced through this one even as I did not want it to finish as I was enjoying it so much. Just wow!

Favorite Quotes:

McGaven would never forget her pale face and blue eyes staring back at him, as if he was giving her to the devil.

Anger didn’t fill her soul, it was rage.

His eyes said everything she needed to know, in that it was clear the man was desperately searching for something that was never going to happen— to right whatever went so wrong in his life.

Katie’s life was always a flux of bittersweet reality when it came to her work.

My Review:

This one was rather creepy. It featured a brutal and volatile psychopathic serial killer who was skilled and clever despite his insanity. Narrated from a third-person omniscient point of view, the storylines were active yet easy to follow, with realistically challenged and flawed characters all doing their best.  However, my favorite part didn't have anything to do with the characters but was the irrefutable power of the jelly bean.

Find My Daughter by Jennifer Chase is the 13th book in the superb Detective Katie Scott series and I have loved all these books from the very first one called Little Girls Sleeping back in 2019. All of these books have been a 5 star read. and this one was no different. Jennifer is an excellent author and has a way of writing that will have you gripped from the very first few pages till the last page. I always look forward reading all her books, Once I start reading her books everything I had planned for that day goes out of the window. I snuggle in my comfy reading chair, phone/social media is turned off and my kindle comes alive.

Detective Katie Scott is at a conference is approached by a smartly dressed woman with desperation in her eyes, Katie’s senses go into high alert. Moments later, questions still buzzing through her mind, Katie finds the woman dead in the carpark, blood pooling around her, and just enough life left to utter the find my daughter.
Katie doesn’t waste a second gathering her team and then pulls the case file for Anna Braxton, a teen with sparkling blue-eyes and an even brighter future, who left to meet her best friend in the mall, then disappeared.
Staring at the blank investigation board, Katie won’t rest until she fulfils Anna’s mother’s dying wish.

WoW this book was So good!

Detective Katie Scott series in order to read. But You can read these as a Standalone But I do highly recommend you read all of these. They do not disappoint, Every book is a 5 star read and great read for holidays etc.

Book 1 - Little Girls Sleeping
Book 2 - Her Last Whisper
Book 3 - Flowers on Her Grave
Book 4. - Last Girls Alive
Book 5 - The Fragile Ones
Book 6 - Pretty Broken Dolls
Book 7 - Silent Little Angels
Book 8 - Three Small Bones
Book 9 - The Rose Girls
Book 10 - Her Dying Kiss
Book 11 - The First Girl
Book 12 - Count Their Graves

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the chance to read Find my daughter by Jennifer Chase. Years ago, I decided to request the 1st book in the Detective Katie Scott, Little girls sleeping, and I was hooked on both the story and the author. I enjoy reading K-9 stories, and was thrilled that the series has continued over the years. I love the relationship Katie has with her K-9 Cisco, as well as her partnership with Detective Sean McGaven. Find my daughter is the 13th book in the series, but don't let that stop you from the starting the series. Each story has plenty of suspense, and is fast-paced with non-stop action!

This is such a good series that includes a K9 partner, Cisco, for Katie. Although in this one, Cisco is mentioned but not featured prominently through most of the book. But I’ll always take whatever animal I can get.

The darkness of the case is offset by Katie and McGaven’s friendship and her helping him with his love life. I like their connection and how well they work as a team. Knowing each other so well will help them get through a harrowing part of the investigation.

This starts out running and the pace never relents. I like the chapters from the killers point of view. It gives me insight, but not enough for me to figure out who it is. It had me doubting every male character in the book at one point or another. He’s an ever-changing chameleon that will keep the team on their toes. He is clever, but Katie has a few tricks up her sleeve to keep him guessing too.

And that ending. I just know there will be a round two. Is it too soon to start wishing for the next book?

This was a strong thirteenth entry in the Detective Katie Scott series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from this type of book. The characters had that element that I was wanting and enjoyed the overall feel of this. It had that serial killer element that I was expecting and thought the thriller element worked well. Jennifer Chase was able to weave a strong story and was glad I read this.

Find My Daughter by Jennifer Chase
Detective Katie Scott #13

A dying woman’s last words, “Find my daughter!” begins a dark gritty tale of a serial killer on the loose in Pine Valley. Riveting read ~ Couldn’t put it down.

What I liked:
* Katie: ex-military K-9 trainer & handler, cold case police detective, good friend, leader, puzzle solver, works for her uncle the sheriff, loves her K-9 partner, suffers from PTSD, strong, dedicated, dealing with personal issues that I hope resolve soon
* Cisco: Katie’s black German Shepherd K-9 partner who has been with her to war and was discharged into her arms. He’s there for her no matter what, companion to Katie, skilled at his job, loving and protective, helps ground Katie – loved by all
* Sean: Katie’s work partner, supportive, good sense of humor, able to read Katie, in a committed relationship, loves Cisco, dedicated, protective, a good man
* John: forensic supervisor, ex-SEAL, intelligent, strong, protective, and I still wonder if he and Katie might end up together
* Evan: detective, Katie’s K9 training officer in the army, located in Sacramento, attracted to Katie but timing has never been right
* Luke: arson investigator, K-9 handler of Blitz a bomb sniffer, an enigma that could play a big part as the series progresses
* Catching up with a variety of supporting characters
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The police procedural aspects and how the twists & turns were dealt with
* That the case was wrapped up without loose ends with the killer exposed and captured – hope he never escapes!

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* That Katie is deaing with moving on after she and her fiancé Chad broke up
* Thinking about how easily some people can con vulnerable people and the harm they do
* The way Katie tends to act without thinking and sometimes gets into trouble

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

This is the first Detective Katie Scott book and I absolutely loved it. I’m such a sucker for a strong female MC, especially detectives. This book is about Katie and her team searching for missing girls and the person who killed one of their mothers. It seems as though Katie always ends up being a target of the killer (seems like a common theme with female detectives). Her male coworkers are determined to keep her safe while they find the killer.

I love that her gut directs the investigation. She just gets these feelings that something isn’t right. And she comes to conclusions that her counterparts don’t.

I can’t wait to pick up more of Jennifer’s books and read more about Detective Katie Scott.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book.

*BOOKS ON TOUR*

Firstly, as always, I am extremely grateful to be given the chance to be part of the Books On Tour review team, more so because i am absolutely OBSESSED with this amazing series by the equally amazing Jennifer Chase.

Find My Daughter is book #13 in the Detective Katie Scott series and whilst you may expect series to start dropping off over time, with each new book, they are just as explosive, tension filled, fast paced and all encompassing as the first in the series. They just keep getting better and better.

Detective Katie Scott, starting to put her life back together after her relationship ended, is a speaker at a conference when a woman approaches her, distraught, begging for her to find her daughter Anna, who has been missing for a few days. On leaving the conference for lunch, Katie hears a commotion and finds the woman in the car park stabbed and in a pool of blood. Barely alive, her last words, "Katie, find my daughter."

The formidable duo of Katie and her partner Gav are determined to not only find Anna but also her mothers killer, when they receive the news that a girls body has been found and shortly after another girl goes missing, Anna's best friend.

Anna's last known whereabouts was at the mall, where Katie hears of a talent agency recruiting models. But, on investigating, nothing on this agency can be found anywhere. Is it a real agency or one set up to entice teenage girls?

This is one hell of a twisted killer, a chameleon who is able to change their identity with such ease it even unnerves Katie. How can they find a killer when no one knows what they look like?

From the very first opening paragraph, I was fully immersed. To say it was unputdownable would be an understatement. Completely compelling with a whole rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, it had me turning the pages at lightning speed, desperate to find out the who's, why's, and whodunnit's.

I don't want to go into too much detail as it will definitely ruin it for others, but this is a MUST READ, and if you haven't yet started this series... why the hell not? Download, get comfy, and strap yourself in for one super twisty ride!

The biggest thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.