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McKenna Mystery #0.5
Hidden Faces
One look in a criminal’s eyes and she witnesses their crimes.
Grace McKenna is not your average police officer.
She is haunted by the unsettling images she sees when she locks eyes with a criminal, her vision flooded with clues that force her to solve cases on her own.
In the prequel of the series, Grace is new to the Bridgeton Police Department, tackling her earliest days on the force. Long before she became a detective and before she was privy to Bridgeton's town secrets, Grace was adapting to life as a cop with a somewhat disturbing gift.
While working on a detail at a Halloween event, Grace is pulled into a maze of secrets that are revealed when she catches the gaze of a criminal wearing a Batman mask. As if it wasn't hard enough to track down the menaces that roam the streets of Bridgeton, Grace has her work cut out for her in this rapid read that sets the stage for the cases in the rest of the series.
Hidden Faces tells the story of Grace as she encounters her unlikeliest criminal of all time.
Grace McKenna is not your average police officer.
She is haunted by the unsettling images she sees when she locks eyes with a criminal, her vision flooded with clues that force her to solve cases on her own.
In the prequel of the series, Grace is new to the Bridgeton Police Department, tackling her earliest days on the force. Long before she became a detective and before she was privy to Bridgeton's town secrets, Grace was adapting to life as a cop with a somewhat disturbing gift.
While working on a detail at a Halloween event, Grace is pulled into a maze of secrets that are revealed when she catches the gaze of a criminal wearing a Batman mask. As if it wasn't hard enough to track down the menaces that roam the streets of Bridgeton, Grace has her work cut out for her in this rapid read that sets the stage for the cases in the rest of the series.
Hidden Faces tells the story of Grace as she encounters her unlikeliest criminal of all time.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2023
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About the author
Kate Anslinger
25 books229 followersKate is the author of the Grace McKenna Mystery series and The Town Series. She’s also penned several standalone novels and co-authored a nonfiction book or two. In addition to her life as a novelist, Kate is a ghostwriter, book coach, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Her debut novel Saving Jason, touches upon the struggles of PTSD, a topic that is near and dear to her heart. Kate lives on the North Shore of Boston with her husband, two daughters and golden retriever pup.
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February 12, 2025
A short story in this great series. I am usually not a fan of short stories, but this one did not disappoint in the least, well written and enjoyable.
March 8, 2023
Quick read
Another great book by the author. Quick read. Was interesting to see the character development. Leaves you ready to read more
Another great book by the author. Quick read. Was interesting to see the character development. Leaves you ready to read more
July 4, 2023
Grace's First Psychic Case! 4.35***** Spoiler Alert!
While trick-a-treating, Grace glimpsed into Batman's eyes and witnessed her first murder committed by a child. After numerous incorrect assumptions from families involved to gender of young murderer, she finally got it correct and not only assisted, but relieved young Kaylee P.,and her sister Caroline, from the murder of her rapist of a grandfather. Kaylee shot him to save her sister from further sexual abuse. Yes Grace became the new SRO, but we're left wondering if she provided any therapy for both girls. This Grace had the ability to look into the culprit's eyes, window to the soul, and did not need to shake their hand.Hmmm, novella for story's spin off!?!
A Quick Interesting Read!
07/02/23-07/03/23 COVID-19 Summer 2023.
While trick-a-treating, Grace glimpsed into Batman's eyes and witnessed her first murder committed by a child. After numerous incorrect assumptions from families involved to gender of young murderer, she finally got it correct and not only assisted, but relieved young Kaylee P.,and her sister Caroline, from the murder of her rapist of a grandfather. Kaylee shot him to save her sister from further sexual abuse. Yes Grace became the new SRO, but we're left wondering if she provided any therapy for both girls. This Grace had the ability to look into the culprit's eyes, window to the soul, and did not need to shake their hand.Hmmm, novella for story's spin off!?!
A Quick Interesting Read!
07/02/23-07/03/23 COVID-19 Summer 2023.
January 31, 2024
3.5
I love the McKenna Mystery series and have loved following Grace as she goes through different challenges and phases of life. It was a treat to get a glimpse of the early days in the department and see how relationships were formed and duties were assigned, but I was left with wanting more! I wish this had another 50 pages just to give a little more background.
I love the McKenna Mystery series and have loved following Grace as she goes through different challenges and phases of life. It was a treat to get a glimpse of the early days in the department and see how relationships were formed and duties were assigned, but I was left with wanting more! I wish this had another 50 pages just to give a little more background.
October 21, 2023
Meet Grace McKenna
This prequel introduces us to Grace & shows us how Grace got on the Bridgeton Police Department, became the newest School Resource Officers AND most importantly meets future significant other Mark Connelly.
This prequel introduces us to Grace & shows us how Grace got on the Bridgeton Police Department, became the newest School Resource Officers AND most importantly meets future significant other Mark Connelly.
April 6, 2024
A Good Read.
So being I have read several books that came after this one, it was a good start. A story that is sad for the characters. I don't know much more to say without giving away spoilers. So with that note, Happy Reading.
So being I have read several books that came after this one, it was a good start. A story that is sad for the characters. I don't know much more to say without giving away spoilers. So with that note, Happy Reading.
December 4, 2024
this is the female cop that can look in someones eyes and see if they killed someone but this time its a little girl. she killed her grandfather who murdered his wife as he kept raping the other granddaughter
February 13, 2025
Hidden Faces
I really enjoyed this short story, it had great characters, it was funny, sad, frustrating, suspenseful and kept me interested from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book and i already got the gift to read next. Happy Reading!!!!
I really enjoyed this short story, it had great characters, it was funny, sad, frustrating, suspenseful and kept me interested from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book and i already got the gift to read next. Happy Reading!!!!
August 3, 2024
Quick and easy read.
Interesting story introducing Grace McKenna. I will definitely read more of this series
Interesting story introducing Grace McKenna. I will definitely read more of this series
June 22, 2025
This was a fast read that perfectly introduced Grace. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
February 6, 2024
Prequel to a series I love!
Super fast read.
Kate always leaves me wishing for more to read! These books are so good they should be turned into a Netflix series.
Super fast read.
Kate always leaves me wishing for more to read! These books are so good they should be turned into a Netflix series.
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