Detective Lottie Parker Book 1: Gripping Thriller with Shocking Twist

Not deep was the hole they dug. Wrapped in a white flour bag was the small body. From the window, three small faces watched, their eyes filled with terror. The child in the middle spoke, his head unmoving. "I wonder who among us will be next?"

When a woman's body is discovered in a cathedral and a young man is found hanging from a tree outside his home, Detective Lottie Parker is called to lead the investigation. Both bodies bear the same distinct tattoo on their legs. The connection between the two is clear, but how?

Following the trail leads Lottie to St. Angela's, a former children's home with a dark tie to her own family history. Suddenly, the case becomes personal. As Lottie uncovers links between the current victims and unsolved murders from decades past, two teenage boys disappear. She must apprehend the killer before they strike again, but is she putting her own children in danger?

Lottie is on the brink of encountering a twisted soul with a warped sense of justice. Fans of Rachel Abbott, Karin Slaughter, and Robert Dugoni will be captivated by this gripping serial killer thriller, sure to keep you reading late into the night.

Praise for "The Missing Ones": "I was eagerly anticipating this book and I was not let down. I will definitely read more in the series." - Angela Marsons "This debut novel from Gibney is phenomenal! The BEST book I have read in a long time. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!" - Butterfly's Booknerdia Blog "Extremely riveting and completely engrossing." - Books From Dusk Till Dawn "A compelling read from beginning to end." - Deja Read

In this story, filled with compelling characters, a strong plot, action, suspense, and tension, Patricia Gibney proves to be a writer to watch in the crime fiction genre. The novel is captivating, engaging, and full of unexpected twists that will keep you hooked until the very last page. With a gripping pace and a surprising ending, Gibney's debut novel is a thrilling must-read that will leave you wanting more from both Detective Lottie Parker and the talented author behind the story.

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