Turning Secrets
A Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery
by Brenda Chapman
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Pub Date Jun 04 2019 | Archive Date Mar 01 2019
Dundurn | Dundurn Press
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Description
Former teenage runaway and new single mother Nadia Armstrong moves to Kingston to turn her life around. But six months after she rents a low-end apartment, her body is found at an isolated construction site. Major Crimes begins piecing together her last days, uncertain if it is a case of suicide or murder. To make matters more difficult, a member of the team is leaking information, putting Staff Sergeant Rouleau in a precarious position.
Meanwhile, Officer Kala Stonechild’s niece, Dawn, is secretly corresponding with her father, who’s out on early parole and turns up in town uninvited.Dawn’s friend Vanessa is also keeping a dangerous secret — her relationship with an older man named Leo, who preys on young girls. And it’s not long before he has Dawn in his sights.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459741812 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 384 |
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Featured Reviews
Charissa T, Reviewer
Having never read any of the other books in the series I thought I might get lost in the plot of this book but I didn't. Good to read as a standalone. A great read and page turner.
Really enjoyed and will be going to read the rest of the series now
Hannelore C, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley and Dundurn for the eARC.
This 6th in the Stonechild and Rouleau series is terrific, the best so far, I just love this series!
The body of a young mother is found, having jumped from a hotel under construction...or was she pushed? Her neighbor, who is babysitting her 8-month old baby, reports her missing, and the police now know the dead woman is Nadia Armstrong, who moved to Kingston 6 months ago to start a new life. As the case proceeds, a young girl, Vanessa disappears. Stonechild and Rouleau don't know yet if she ran away with her boyfriend or if something more sinister is going on. Stonechild's niece Dawn, who is in her care, suddenly goes missing as well. She was friends with Vanessa, and her disappearance is worrisome, she would never just leave without any word to Stonechild; she's dependable and diligently takes care of their beloved dog when she comes home from school.
The story tackles the difficult theme of underage girls being groomed by sexual predators very sensitively. I have become a fan of Canadian Noir, it's less depressing and stark, somehow more hopeful, while still dealing with the problems society faces today.
The characters are so likeable; despite their harrowing pasts, Stonechild and Dawn are strong women who have overcome so much, determined to make a good, solid life for themselves, relishing their strong bond with each other and of course their dog. The descriptions of Kingston are evocative; I was lucky enough to visit there, and would love to go back for another trip.
I highly recommend this book and the series.
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