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Good Man Gone
A dead man. A dusty photograph. And an inexperienced private detective in too deep.
Lexi puts her job in jeopardy with a serious error of judgement. She thinks her boss already doubts her ability, so covers up her awful mistake. But she knows deep down it will come back to bite her.
Seeking her brother’s advice, Lexi visits his church. But when she finds his colleague’s body in the trash behind the building, she knows everything is about to get worse.
When not everyone believes the parish priest is innocent, Lexi vows to find the murderer herself and protect her brother’s reputation before it’s too late.
The community says the dead priest was a good man, a good man gone too soon. But when her investigation links him to an old photograph, a missing woman, and a convicted murderer, the case overwhelms her with doubt.
And someone is watching her. She’s seen him in her street and outside her office. She knows he’s following her and suspects he’s the killer.
Putting all she’s learned into practice proves harder than Lexi thought, especially when she’s a rookie and her own worst critic. Her inexperience could get her killed. And unlike her, the murderer knows what they’re doing.
Start reading this gripping suspense novel today.
Lexi puts her job in jeopardy with a serious error of judgement. She thinks her boss already doubts her ability, so covers up her awful mistake. But she knows deep down it will come back to bite her.
Seeking her brother’s advice, Lexi visits his church. But when she finds his colleague’s body in the trash behind the building, she knows everything is about to get worse.
When not everyone believes the parish priest is innocent, Lexi vows to find the murderer herself and protect her brother’s reputation before it’s too late.
The community says the dead priest was a good man, a good man gone too soon. But when her investigation links him to an old photograph, a missing woman, and a convicted murderer, the case overwhelms her with doubt.
And someone is watching her. She’s seen him in her street and outside her office. She knows he’s following her and suspects he’s the killer.
Putting all she’s learned into practice proves harder than Lexi thought, especially when she’s a rookie and her own worst critic. Her inexperience could get her killed. And unlike her, the murderer knows what they’re doing.
Start reading this gripping suspense novel today.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2024
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About the author
K.T. Bowes
39 books66 followersMarried and bringing up four children during her twenties and thirties, K T Bowes reserved her storytelling for them.
She emigrated to New Zealand in 2006 with her family on a one way ticket. They arrived with just one suitcase each. The international bestselling Hana Du Rose Mysteries began shortly afterwards, hammered out on an old laptop used for Skyping family back home.
Since then, she has published more than twenty five books ranging from women's literature through teen series, to a fantasy trilogy.
The author has given interviews to That's Life Magazine and the BBC during her writing career. Each of her first in series novels are free to readers on all digital platforms.
K T Bowes has a passion for folk art and renovating wooden furniture. Her work as an archivist often appears within story lines. After two significant falls, she gave up horse riding but often has a guest horse or two in the paddock. She lives above the city of Hamilton, close to the Waikato River and the Hakarimata Ranges. Many of her novels are based in New Zealand, but some transport the reader back to England and the Midlands where she grew up.
She emigrated to New Zealand in 2006 with her family on a one way ticket. They arrived with just one suitcase each. The international bestselling Hana Du Rose Mysteries began shortly afterwards, hammered out on an old laptop used for Skyping family back home.
Since then, she has published more than twenty five books ranging from women's literature through teen series, to a fantasy trilogy.
The author has given interviews to That's Life Magazine and the BBC during her writing career. Each of her first in series novels are free to readers on all digital platforms.
K T Bowes has a passion for folk art and renovating wooden furniture. Her work as an archivist often appears within story lines. After two significant falls, she gave up horse riding but often has a guest horse or two in the paddock. She lives above the city of Hamilton, close to the Waikato River and the Hakarimata Ranges. Many of her novels are based in New Zealand, but some transport the reader back to England and the Midlands where she grew up.
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October 26, 2025
As a newly licensed private investigator, Lexicon "Lexi" Allen uses a lead from an old photograph of a religious camp to track down a priest who serves at the same church as her brother. Learning that he had recently taken a damning confession and then discovering the man dead in a dumpster, Lexi begins to see that there is more to this than meets the eye. With a stalker following her and a corrupt police detective on her tail, Lexi must bring this case to its conclusion before time runs out for her.
This mystery novel was lengthy and far from the sweet cosies that I usually read. Almost immediately, the reason for the considerable number of pages became obvious; it layered nuance upon nuance, rendering each scene with texture and depth. The main characters, Lexi and her brother, Garima, were so well described that I felt as though I personally knew them.
It was gratifying to follow a true investigator. Lexi worked her case with competency and integrity, though she took foolish risks. Occasionally, she'd let her emotions run her actions, which seemed in keeping with her character.
I loved that the setting for this book was New Zealand, as we North Americans rarely are treated to such. Interesting, I did have to remind myself from time to time of the differences in culture when I was brought into touch with an unfamiliar reference. The change in scenery allowed for a rich storytelling that gave a highly faceted narration.
Good Man Gone will be an energetic and engaging read for those who seek a fulfilling thriller.
This mystery novel was lengthy and far from the sweet cosies that I usually read. Almost immediately, the reason for the considerable number of pages became obvious; it layered nuance upon nuance, rendering each scene with texture and depth. The main characters, Lexi and her brother, Garima, were so well described that I felt as though I personally knew them.
It was gratifying to follow a true investigator. Lexi worked her case with competency and integrity, though she took foolish risks. Occasionally, she'd let her emotions run her actions, which seemed in keeping with her character.
I loved that the setting for this book was New Zealand, as we North Americans rarely are treated to such. Interesting, I did have to remind myself from time to time of the differences in culture when I was brought into touch with an unfamiliar reference. The change in scenery allowed for a rich storytelling that gave a highly faceted narration.
Good Man Gone will be an energetic and engaging read for those who seek a fulfilling thriller.
January 15, 2025
A tightly woven, complex mystery. It will keep you guessing about the characters and their motives.
March 18, 2025
I started this book after I had finished Kathy Reich's Sunday Night, both with female Private Investigators as the main character.
To compare the book's, I would say this one for me was the better book.
The Characters were multilayered, and I really liked Lexi and her brother Garima. Their past is complicated, we get to see some of it, but there are still unanswered questions that hopefully we will find more in book 2.
The plot was tightly woven through the investigation into an old photograph, that leads to more than Lexi bargained for, when a Father who worked with her brother ends up dead, there's too many coincidences between that and the cases she's working on. Lexi maybe an inexperienced private detective in too deep but she's not giving up.
The end of the book was a tense gripping conclusion that had me turning the pages and biting my lip as Lexi finally connects the dots.
Start reading this gripping suspense novel today.
To compare the book's, I would say this one for me was the better book.
The Characters were multilayered, and I really liked Lexi and her brother Garima. Their past is complicated, we get to see some of it, but there are still unanswered questions that hopefully we will find more in book 2.
The plot was tightly woven through the investigation into an old photograph, that leads to more than Lexi bargained for, when a Father who worked with her brother ends up dead, there's too many coincidences between that and the cases she's working on. Lexi maybe an inexperienced private detective in too deep but she's not giving up.
The end of the book was a tense gripping conclusion that had me turning the pages and biting my lip as Lexi finally connects the dots.
Start reading this gripping suspense novel today.
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