Stranger in Town

Sloane Monroe #4

by Cheryl Bradshaw

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cheryl Bradshaw

He only needed her to look away for a few seconds...

Six-year-old Olivia Hathaway tiptoes down the center aisle of Maybelle's Market, stopping once to glance over her shoulder and make sure her mother isn't watching. But Mrs. Hathaway is too preoccupied to notice her daughter has slipped away. Moments later, a frantic Mrs. Hathaway runs up and down the aisles, desperately searching for her missing daughter. But little Olivia is already in the arms of a stranger. Will PI Sloane Monroe find Olivia before it's too late?

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Ebooks, Mystery Thriller, Crime

251 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 2012

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, supernatural suspense, and poetry. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best private eye novel of the year, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller, and has published over fifty books since 2011.

Raised in Southern California, she now lives in North Texas. When she's not writing, she loves jet-setting to new countries, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her grandbabies.

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Book series in order by Cheryl Bradshaw:

Georgiana Germaine (Mystery Series)

1. Little Girl Lost - USA Today Bestseller
2. Little Lost Secrets
3. Little Broken Things
4. Little White Lies
5. Little Tangled Webs
6. Little Shattered Dreams
7. Little Last Words
8. Little Buried Secrets
9. Little Stolen Memories
10. Little Empty Promises
11. Little Hidden Fears

Sloane Monroe Mystery/Thriller Series

0. Silent As the Grave (prequel to series)
1. Black Diamond Death
2. Murder in Mind
3. I Have a Secret
4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist
5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller
6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller
7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller
8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

Sloane Monroe Stories - Mystery Novella Series
(with characters from the main series)

1. Deadly Sins: Sloth
2. Deadly Sins: Wrath
3. Deadly Sins: Lust
4. Deadly Sins: Greed
5. Deadly Sins: Envy
6. Deadly Sins: Pride

Sloane & Maddie Peril Awaits - Mystery Series
(Spinoff Series with Sloane Monroe & her sidekick Maddie)

1. The Silent Boy
2. The Shadow Children
3. The Broken Soul
4. The Widow Maker
5. The Familiar Stranger

Addison Lockhart Ghost Mystery Series

1. Grayson Manor Haunting
2. Rosecliff Manor Haunting
3. Blackthorn Manor Haunting
4. Belle Manor Haunting
5. Crawley Manor Haunting

Stand Alone Mystery/Thriller Novels

1. Eye for Revenge - USA Today Bestseller
2. The Perfect Lie
3. Hickory Dickory Dead - USA Today Bestseller
4. Roadkill - USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

[Linda Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

A parent's worst nightmare .... a mother takes her eyes off her 6-year-old daughter for just a moment. That's all it took for a stranger to take her hand and lead her out of the store, stopping long enough to kill an elderly woman in the parking lot.

Six months ago, another little girl went missing. The mother is almost bedridden with grief and her father is fed up with the police who can find no clues at all. He, at this point in time, contacts PI Sloane Monroe. He has proof that the two little girls were taken by the same man ... proof he has not shared with the police.

Sloane has a unique interest in these cases, as her sister had been taken when they were kids. Unfortunately her sister was then killed by a serial killer. Sloane will work her fingers to the bone, go without eating or sleeping, if it will save just one child.

Sloane finds a witness that the police did not locate. She gets a description of the car that the police did not have. She gets a clue where the girls are possibly being kept .. information the police did not find.

Does it surprise anyone that a detective is following her every move? Cade is the son of the original investigating detective and Cade is scheduled to take over for his father when he retires. Normally police and private investigators do not agree to work together ... but they know the Feds are closing in and will take the case away from both of them.

Although 4th in the series, this one is easily read as a stand alone. There are no references to past books nor is there a cliff hanger at the end of this one.

This is a well crafted crime fiction featuring a female Private Investigator who is a rather unique character. What you see is what you get. She's smart, she's feisty, she's dedicated and you don't ever want to talk to her like she's gum on the bottom of your shoe. Cade comes across originally as a little bit of arrogance with a splash of anger. It doesn't take long for him to figure out that Sloane is not your typical female.

There's plenty of suspense to keep the reader engaged. The ending was a bit of surprise. There's also just a hint of a budding romance between Sloane and Cade. They do make an interesting couple.

Many thanks to the author / Kobo Writing Life / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

[Rossy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half of the book had me hooked, but the second half and the ending, seemed rushed. The way Sloane got information no one had gotten before in two years, just like that and so easy, was a little unreal, too.
But it was an interesting story and a quick read.

[Donna Bell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very disappointing

I never give up on a book. Never. If an author can spend months or years or their life writing a novel, I can devote a few hours of mine to reading it.

I finished this one, but it left a very bad taste behind. Sloane, the female PI of the plot, is about as incompetent, disagreeable, just plain dumb character I’ve ever met. That’s ok, I don’t have to like the main character. I don’t have to like any of them, but none of the characters in this book are believable.

I guess I should have given up when Sloane’s assistant and friend joined her on a trip to interview a witness wearing nothing but a bikini and sheer coverup. Or maybe when Sloane stole a critical piece of evidence, leaving fingerprints all over it, or maybe when the police detective barged into her hotel room while she was taking a shower, cuffed her to the towel rod and demanded she turn over the evidence. Whatever happened to the procedures, the chain of evidence required to make it admissible in court?

Breaking into houses, leaving a trail of destruction behind her, bumbling around like Columbo on crack, Sloane is a joke. Especially when the police start begging for her help because she’s never failed to solve a case. Whatever.

And of course in the end, Sloane is a hero, uhhhh... I won’t say any more just in case you still want to read this one... I won’t spoil the ending. Whatever.

I hate to low rate any book, I truly do because I realize how much effort goes into any novel, but please. Get real!!

[Jennifer Ricketts (Donnie Darko Girl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. I like Sloane quite a bit and will be reading more of her adventures in sleuthing. Full review to come soon.

[Toni Osborne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 4, in the Sloane Monroe mysteries

Although this book is the 4th in a series it can easily be enjoyed as a standalone. So no worry if you start here you will warm up to the lead character from the get-go and you will want to know what makes her tick.

When I first read the synopsis, the fiction premise based on real events picked my curiosity and at first glance the story of abducted children intrigued me so much I needed to see how the author would spin her tale and deliver it to her audience. Being my first experience with the author I didn’t know what to expect and I can now say I enjoyed this well-turned out mystery and I will keep an eye on Ms. Bradshaw from now on.

The premise in a nutshell:

Private eye (Sloane Monroe) with basic grammar skills looks for two kidnapped girls in small town, and gets cozy with the Sheriff’s son.

This is a smooth and gripping storyline that keeps a steady tempo from the opening phrases and gradually pulls one in with its vivid characters and its gut wrenching plot. The first person narrative makes the experience lively and realistic. There are no twists to talk about and one can easily see how the drama will develop and that our protagonist will save the day…..Mrs. Bradshaw made a light story out of a terrible topic so we can digest the touching subject of kidnapping, human trafficking, illegal adoption, selling of children and body parts for profit.

[C.M. Truxler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stranger in Town Holds Readers Captive

This the fourth installment of the Sloane Monroe mysteries, by Cheryl Bradshaw is just as gripping as the first three, but will pull some readers in more thoroughly than others simply by the experiences unfolding within its pages. It is no surprise that Bradshaw’s Mysteries are so palatable, even to readers who prefer other genres as a mainstay.

The characters are vivid and full of life without drowning in detail. The main character, Sloane Monroe, is a warm constant to followers of the series, and will quickly endear herself to new readers with her blatant humanness. She still holds onto a case like a dog chasing its quarry, not giving up until matters are solved.

Stranger in Town does introduce readers, and Sloane to something that is missing in the other storylines, and Sloane’s life; but rest assured, both will be pleasantly surprised. The plot capably maneuvers its twists and turns toward the climactic end, and delivers. Readers are sure to be embroiled in this gut wrenching storyline and come back to Bradshaw wanting to read more of her work.

[stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. This was introduced to me by a member, and at first it was leary for me to read a book thats really in a series, and I was told that I could read this as a stand-alone. So I decided to give it a try, and I am really glad I did. This has to do with a female P.I. by the name of Sloane, and she was approached by a male that recently had his daughter kidnapped, and he was going crazy about it, but in the meantime, there was another kid 2 years prior that was taken, and he really needed help, so Sloane took on the case, and come to find out that she was not the only one on this, there was a guy named Cade who is a son of the soon to retire police commander, and he needs Sloanes assistance, so they get together to solve these 2 cases, and bring those 2 little girls home. This was more of a Thriller/Mystery type pf read, I didn't see so much of the PSY in it, but it was a fast pace book, and it jumped right on in to the first chapter where somneone gets stabbed in broad daylight in the parking lot, so those are the books I like to read. very good read...very good.

[Lynda Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one, the fourth in the set of Sloane Monroe Stories, is way more polished than the first three, which I got as a Kindle boxed set. It has WAY fewer errors. I really enjoyed the story too. It's about a little girl whose mother turns away to look at cards in a shop and she is snatched ! Sloane is hired by a panic-stricken father.
A couple of times I did have to suspend belief a bit but won't post spoilers. It didn't spoil my enjoyment. I do like Sloane still but she did seem a little too fickle for me in this instalment. I've not seen a fifth listed yet so I hope the author will stick with her.
The author requests any errors spotted are sent to her which I'll do...oh, there WAS a passage I did consider lifted possibly from One For The Money !! It was eerily similar !!

[Robert Crouch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a fan of this series featuring Sloane Monroe, a feisty, no-nonsense private eye with a heart of gold and a sly sense of humour. With each novel I learn more about her, her past and what drives her.

This is the joy of a series. Pretty much like in real life, you get to know the characters a bit better the more time you spend with them. So it goes without saying that it’s worth starting with the first in the series, Black Diamond Death. (You can check out my review here).

In this fourth outing, Sloane’s hired by the parent of a missing girl, abducted a couple of years earlier. There are links to second missing girl, but no clues to where they are, what’s happened or if they’re alive. Determined to get to the truth, Sloane sets out to investigate. Almost immediately, she clashes with the law, particularly Cade McCoy, who resents her intrusion into police work.

But Sloane’s not easily put off and starts to dig, uncovering small leads. The pace picks up. She and McCoy race to find the girls before the FBI takes over the investigation.

The direct, no nonsense style makes for a brisk pace with just the right amount of detail, backstory and humour. All the characters are well-drawn and engaging, the investigations realistic with plenty of challenges to test Sloane. Her personal life is also shifting and changing, posing more issues to resolve, leaving plenty to look forward to in the next story.

I would recommend this novel and series to anyone who wants entertaining crime fiction at the cosier end of the scale, particularly if you’re a fan of Sue Grafton or Sara Patesky.

[Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good Sloane Monroe mystery.

[Sheila Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting characters and a good plot.

[Robin Loves Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

All this stranger needs is for little six-year-old Olivia Hathaway’s mother to take her eyes off of her little girl. She does for just a second and he easily kidnaps the little girl. It is now two years later and a man calls Sloane Monroe, P.I., to investigate the kidnapping of his own daughter six months ago. He has evidence that proves that the two kidnappings are related. Of course, Sloane takes the case.

Are the girls still alive? If so, will Sloane be able to find them in time? In this nail-biting entry of Cheryl Bradshaw’s Stranger in Town, Sloane Monroe #4, my heart bled for these two families. Don't let this book slip through your fingers.

[Sherry Fundin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stranger in Town by Cheryl Bradshaw is the fourth book in the Sloane Monroe Mystery series. It falls between a cozy and the dark, hardcore suspense that I love so much. I did enjoy meeting Sloan and love that she is a PI instead of a cop. She’s a PI because, “I don’t like people.” She doesn’t play well with others.

Stranger in Town deals with a difficult subject, child trafficking. Though Cheryl Bradshaw doesn’t delve into specific details that occur all too often with those taken, it is not any less frightening.

Olivia knew something wasn’t right….but she was frozen in fear.

Imagine your child at your side, doing your normal grocery shopping. An innocent errand turns horrific when you notice she is no longer at your side, no longer in the store… I can’t imagine anything more terrifying.

Sloane has her own backstory, which is what drives her to commit everything she has to finding the young girls. There are now two missing, a four year old, Savannah, and a six year old, Olivia. What could someone possibly want with them? Did they want them for their own? Did they want them to sell them?

Sloane wants to make everything whole again. She is methodical, thinking things through before acting, but something is different this time. She’s different. She will do whatever needs doing to get justice. I can relate to her desire to run when she is cornered. It’s all about perspective. Sometimes stepping away opens your eyes to what is in front of you.

Uh oh. At 55% I smelled a rat!

When Sloane talked to Sierra, Savannah’s little friend, it was heartbreakingly sweet.

In Stranger in Town, Cheryl Bradshaw covers more of Sloane’s search for the missing girls than the subject of human trafficking. There was more than one instance when I thought a character was suspicious, but it wasn’t for the reason I expected. We do have a twist, and that will happen when the villain feels he was betrayed, or put at risk of being exposed.

I would love to read more of Cheryl’s work and meeting Sloane was well worth the time.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Stranger in Town by Cheryl Bradshaw.

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[Lise · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't normally write a review nor do I normally rate a book as being only worth one star - especially when it comes from an author whose works I really enjoy. This book was well-written so it's painful to do so but I want to reflect on the one scene in the book that made me so angry I came close to doing the one thing I never do which is to leave a book unfinished.

This isn't really the spoiler, but I'll hide what I write because it is a plot point. I found the shower scene so incredibly hard to take that rage welled up inside me and threatened to spill out - tears, fists, not sure...but something. The man laughing at the previously capable and strong woman now rendered defenceless was vile. And worst was how she reacted to him later in the book. Even before this particular scene unfolded there were foreshadowings that were difficult to take.

Now to the spoiler: the complete turnaround (he's an ok guy, really (OH COME ON)) and Sloane's current boyfriend leaves her with anxiety that she had previously set aside. She ditches responsibility in order to comfort the new guy instead of assisting her current boyfriend with the issues that he is facing - a massive degree of flakiness not previously in her character. The latter part of the book felt derailed and uncoordinated.

I finished the book and I will continue with the series but I don't admire Sloan as much as I once did - there's a tarnish there now that will never fully regain its lustre.

[Lorne Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the perfect book for a one of those great evenings when you get to sit in your favorite spot with your favorite drink. I’m a slow reader and this one went smooth with the story flowing nicely.

Stranger in Town is the fourth novel staring private investigator, Sloane Monroe. This time she is hired to find a child who was taken from the daycare play area and may be connected to another child abduction 2 years earlier in a different city in Wyoming.

I didn’t read the other Sloane Monroe stories, and maybe I should have. I felt there was a lack of description of the main character. I’m a fan of the reader using their own imagination, but some description can lead your mind in the right direction. Also I was not a big fan of the ending of the mystery.

All that aside it was an excellent read that I would happily recommend and would gladly read again. Now I have to go back and read Cheryl Bradshaw’s other books.

[Cheryl Goldyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reminiscent of Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles characters, Cheryl Bradshaw creates a memorable story of child abductions and a race against time to link a recent crime to a cold case. Why, two years after the first disappearance and six months after the second, do two families receive a coloring book page done in each girl's favorite colors, and containing their fingerprints? Stranger in Town is a fast read with a good plot. Unfortunately, the ending leaves "I don't believe it" echoing through the reader's mind. The characters are quite likable, but easily left behind because they are a bit flat.

[rebecca O. webber · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing style is improving with series. Sloane Monroe on the other hand is not as endearing to me. It looks like she’ll have a relationship with a guy for two books and then find him too confining. In this book it doesn’t take much for her to feel attracted to a guy who handcuffed her to a shower pole while she was practically naked and humiliated her. She’s not the woman I thought reading the previous books.

I did not like the ending for a couple of reasons. First, it all gets wrapped up too neatly and she’s a hero. And, for her to turn her back on the man who has saved her life numerous times was just disappointing.

[Jodi W · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book as a free kindle and it was super! i was worried since it was book #4 but i didn't feel lost at all. this book grabbed me from the start and i couldnt put it down

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

First novel I've read by this author and I really liked it. Sloan, the female main character is a blend of tough girl and softie. I'll read more

[Gail A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author immediately draws her readers into the harsh dynamic of running a farm in the late 1930s in Montana. The main characters Abby, Frank and Clay are well-defined. Abby, a hard-working woman, Frank , her less than devoted husband, and gifted stone cutter, and Clay his father who is a solid force and a voice of reason. And of course Stranger, the wonderful dog who happened along just at a time when all of them needed a friend. Stranger is also a protector and a ranch hand in his own right and taught every one of them how to dance. Frank struggles with his role as husband and certainly didn't have any love for Stranger at first. Life's challenges soften him even humbled him as he came to realize that everything he needed was very close to home. Abby was a fierce woman biding her time waiting for Frank to truly be her husband which took much hardship, challenge and even betrayal for their love to come alive and sustain them during very difficult times. This is a must read book for anyone struggling to believe in love and the power it has to make a difference in not only one's own life but those around them. This book also is heartwarming in how a stray dog like Stranger can bring such harmony and unity and hope to a family unraveling. I cried out loud

[Terhi Tatjana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't want to get hooked on Sloane's journey but darn it, I am! With this book, she travels to take a case out of town and ends up working with the sexy son of a soon-to-retire detective. While Sloane usually works on her own, and in her own words doesn't "possess the works-well-with-others gene, this time, she gets drawn in by the irresistible country boy vibe of Cade. Were also left wondering where this leaves her and Giovanni, who's been sort of MIA on business and making Sloane feel like she's in a one-sided relationship. It'll be interesting to see which way this development goes. For this case, two missing girls, Sloane shows a lot more feeling and emotion than she has in the past. She even has moments of panic, which is totally not her MO, but then again, she confesses that once, she'd tried to have a child and it didn't work out, so things from her past are coming up, which makes her journey rich and more interesting.

Favorite Line ~ "I have no problem with winter. I just think it's a season best experienced indoors."

[Birgit · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young child goes missing without a trace. Two years later, another girl is abducted. When PI Sloane Monroe is asked to investigate, she is basically taking over a cold Case - and has to work together with the son of the Police Detective assigned to these cases.
Very well written, with sympathetic main protagonists (but why! oh why do female PIs always suffer from some past trauma or have some disorders or social problems???), add to that a good plot and pacing of the story, and you have a book that you wouldn't like to put aside for whatever reason.
This is the first book I read in this series, and I assume some of my uncertainties about the female protagonist stem from not reading the first three; however, I would say this book very easily can be read as a standalone within the series, as for the most part I did not have a problem following her past events.
And yes, I will of course try to get the first few in this series, and all the ones that come after this one.

[Jerry B · Rating 3 out of 5]

New to author Bradshaw, we were fairly pleased with this crime-solving tale about her PI (Ms.) Sloane Monroe. The fairly straightforward plot features a child abduction case that warms up after being cold for a year when a new clue surfaces that also reveals a connection to a second case. When Sloane proceeds to uncover a previously unknown witness, she is forced to involve the cops who were the official handlers of the earlier crime. In the process of that connection, she develops a relationship of sorts with the cop’s son, which unlike the superfluous bit players mentioned now and then (her assistant Maddie and her boyfriend Giovanni), became almost an equal protagonist in solving the whole case.

We liked the writing, the degree of suspense, and the general progress of the story, but thought the actual ending to be incredulous, spoiling what might have been a much better novel. That said, we probably wouldn’t mind sampling another of this currently 8-book set.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

A novel that deals with child kidnapping is bound to tug some heart-strings. But this story, despite scary action scenes and harrowing mystery, keeps the reader engaged with a certainty that all will yet be well—a promise that the author keeps to the end. Lots of statistics feed the reader’s fears, genuine heart-searching keeps the protagonist honest and clean, and a well-orchestrated dose of good luck accompanies the search for a good outcome. Old-fashioned feelings, modern relationships, familiar Utah and Wyoming locations, and occasional judgementalism all add to the convincing portrait of a female PI who is different, real, and, of course, ultimately successful, at least in solving her case. It’s a twisted mystery with surprise turns and fascinating premise.

Disclosure: I won a copy and enjoyed reading it.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Sloane is recommended for a case by an ex, there are many difficult tangles.

Missing children cases are hopelessly fraught. Even cases of return or recovery leave families forever changed. A grieving father seems to think hiring a detective means she will answer to him and do what he wants and on his timetable.

Sloane works according to her own rules. She often has success, as she is able to devote herself to a single case or cause.

The loss of two little girls is haunting for Sloane, echoing in her heart and mind the death of her sister, though she was not a young girl, like these missing kids.

Ugly truths are revealed about the families and people involved and left behind. Ugly truths about her relationship with Giovanni begin to become clear as well.

People and character development and insights are as fascinating as the action in this series.

[Claire Rackett · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable quick read and the first of these that I have read. Despite it being the fourth in a series it is fine as a stand alone book. This reflected the nightmare of any parents whose child has disappeared without trace, highlighting the devastating affect it could have. Sloane is a strong character and the story unfolded in an interesting manner. I did feel that some characters were a bit strange in that their role seemed somewhat insignificant while others played an interesting and vital role to the story. The ending was a bit strange and part of it seemed rather sudden and abrupt, not making a lot of sense so think it could have been a bit better thought through. I say no more as I would never want to spoil any story, it just felt strange. However, I did enjoy the book and would recommend it, the chapters being quite short which, for me, always keeps a story alive.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sloane was doing private investigator jobs She just took on one of a missing little girl. In her investigating she found that another little girl went messing in the past but was never found. The police didn't seem to be getting anywhere with the case , so she took it on herself. After following leads she traveled some and ended up coming across guy named Cade following her around. Turns out he was a cop and he wanted them to work together and find these girls if they were still alive. Cade liked Sloane but she had a boyfriend back home so it seemed. Well through most of her findings helped the case , she also saved Cades life. Giovannie her boyfriend called and ask when she'd be coming back home …….she didn't know what she was gonna do..

[Maureen Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first Sloan Monroe mystery and I really liked it. Sloan is a private detective who has closed all of her cases. Yet, she is really stumped at this case, the abduction of two little girls that occurred two years apart but are somehow linked.
The most recent case involves six-year-old Olivia who was lured out of a market right under the noses of everyone in the market. But it’s the father of Savannah, who disappeared two years ago who hired Sloan. Both parents have recently been sent drawings that they are sure belong to their girls ... thus linking the cases. As Sloan puts together clues she is even more convinced they are related to one abductor. Will PI Sloane Monroe find Olivia and Savannah before it's too late?

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book free from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing a review. Sloan is a PI that has been hired by a father of a missing 4 year old girl. She was kidnapped in broad day light 6 months ago while shopping with her mother and the local police have no leads. While investigating the case Sloane discovers that it is connected to another missing girl from 2 years ago. During her investigation she notices that she is being followed by a black truck that turns out to be the son of the detective working the case. He is soon going to be taking his fathers place of the police force and he and Sloane form a kind of partnership to work together to find the missing girls.

[Kat · Rating 2 out of 5]

she is in the market and the daughter wanders off. some man kidnaps her and knifes a lady in the parking lot on their way out.

2 yrs later another girl is kidnapped from daycare playground. both parents get coloring pages from their daughters

the most recent kidnap victims dad hires her as he doesnt feel the police are doing all they can to find his daughter and he thinks the 2 cases are linked.

she and the cops son solve the case tho the fbi gets in the way. the girls end up in the back of her car after a shoot out and are reunited with parents.

she gets a text from her boyfriend but decides to go back to the cop after hearing his dad died.