Missing Chloe

Annie Logan Mysteries #1

by John C. Dalglish

On a warm summer evening like so many others, Jack Richardson comes home to learn his little girl is missing. Though Jack and his wife Sarah have no way of knowing it, they're at the flashpoint of an inferno that will leave everyone and everything within their idyllic life scorched beyond recognition.

Suspicion, betrayal, and murder will burn through the lives of everyone who is Missing Chloe.

More from John C. Dalglish

The City Murders series (Clean Crime Fiction):

Boston Homicide Miami Homicide Chicago Homicide Dallas Homicide Denver Homicide Seattle Homicide New Orleans Homicide Detective Jason Strong Series(Clean Crime Fiction):

Where’s My Son? Bloodstain For My Brother Silent Justice Tied to Murder One of Their Own Death Still Lethal Injection Cruel Deception Let's Play Hostage A Circle of Fear Deadly Obsession Dead of Night Shadow of Doubt Fatal Affair Driven to Kill The Chaser Chronicles (Christian Adventure Fiction):Crossover

Journey Destiny Inner Demons Dark Days Far from Home Keiko's War (Clean Fiction Adventure Romance)

Genres: Mystery, Ebooks

Audible Audio

Published November 14, 2018

About the author

Hello!
Thank you for stopping by.
The short story is I was born in Toronto, Canada. When I was 16, my family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and that is where I met my wife, Bev.
We've been married for 43 years and share our home in Southwest Missouri with 4 dogs, 3 cats, 8 chickens, a herd of goats. We have 3 sons and 12 grandchildren that keep us hopping.
I've been known to ride my motorcycle in nice weather, play golf in nice weather, and tend my garden in nice weather. In bad weather, I prefer to stay inside. :)
Thanks to the support of you, our readers, I've been able to devote full time to my writing. Bev does our cover designs.
We hope you our books are enjoyable and you'll let us know.
Please feel free to contact us at: jdalglish7@gmail.com or on Facebook
God Bless, John & Bev

Reviews

[Elose Little]

Dalglish Changes Gears, But Shifts To Another High Story

Reviewing this book has been with a heavier heart than with his Jason Strong Series and The Cities Series. Chloe's death was a very difficult book for me to read at first, having had two children in our family killed. But John Dalglish is such a superb weaver of stories that I was soon lost in it just as I have been with his other books. My CONGRATULATIONS to out to Mr. Dalglish on another book very well done. And again I repeat that I thank you the lack of bad language and appreciate the occasional verse of scripture. The cover art work fits very well with the story.

[Liz McFadden]

This book, Missing Chloe, was my first book by Author John C. Dalglish. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It kept me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages. I didn't want to put it down. when I thought I had figured out who had committed the murder, I was totally caught off-guard. So if you want to find out who committed the murder, get the book and read it.

[Marilynn Marvin]

Compelling and clean.

I rated this book a 5 because it is a thoroughly interesting page-turner. I appreciate that this author writes cleanly. No f-bombs nor other crude wording, nor even a hint of a sex scene. I really appreciate this. Having read many of this author, I look forward to reading many more. Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

[Elizabeth Kitchen]

One of my favorite authors

It’s so nice to know that when I pick up one of John’s books that it will be intriguing and clean. I was not disappointed again. I’m pretty sure I’ve read all of his books and I highly recommend them

[Susan]

Good read..

Read it in one day...very good read...appreciate the clean murder mysteries..I have read all of John's books..and look forward to all new ones..

[Sandy DeLay]

Good clean book!

It is very refreshing to be able to read a book without the sexual scene or foul language.

Would be very helpful if there was a section in all reviews about this.

[Vivian]

Surprise!

Up til now, I had only read some of this author's City Murder books. So I had no idea what to expect with this book. It is a page-turner, and I had great difficulty completing other tasks that required me to put the book down! They are many twists and turns in the story that kept me guessing until the very end. Read it yourself to see if you agree!

[Barbara Marie Warner]

Deadly Secrets (Annie Logan Mysteries Book 1) by John C. Dalglish 🔎💔🎧📖

Deadly Secrets (Annie Logan Mysteries Book 1) by John C. Dalglish 🔎💔🎧📖~~ I read this one on Kindle and listened to the Audible version, which is titled Missing Chloe, and this story pulled me in emotionally right from the beginning. Jack and Sarah Richardson seem to have a wonderful life together until an unimaginable tragedy involving their daughter Chloe changes everything. 💔 What follows is grief, secrets, lies, betrayal, and eventually murder…and there were several times I thought I knew where this story was going only to realize I was completely wrong! 😳🔎

I really liked Detective Annie Logan. She is determined to separate the truth from all the lies surrounding this family, and the deeper she digs, the more complicated everything becomes. Just when I thought I had figured out who was telling the truth, another piece of information had me questioning everything again. 🤔 Everyone seems to have something they are hiding, and some very bad decisions have consequences that continue to grow.

I also really appreciated that this is a clean mystery. ❤️ It proves that you don’t need a ton of graphic details or unnecessary language to create a suspenseful murder mystery that keeps you interested. The emotional side of the story was just as important as solving the crime, and there were moments when I genuinely felt for these characters and everything they were going through. 💔

I enjoyed being able to switch between reading and listening. 🎧📖 Bill Burrows’ narration kept the story moving and made it easy to stay caught up in the mystery while listening. The narration didn’t overpower the story, which I appreciated because I wanted to concentrate on the characters, clues, and all those little details that might reveal what really happened.

And then there was that ending!! 😲 I definitely did not have everything figured out the way I thought I did. I love a mystery that can keep me guessing until the end and then make me rethink things I had already read. 🔐🔎 This was emotional, heartbreaking at times, suspenseful, and filled with enough twists and secrets to keep me wanting answers. A great beginning to the Annie Logan Mysteries, and I am definitely continuing the series! 📚🎧❤️🔎

[Jeannie]

Sad and Very Tragic!

I have read and enjoyed other series by this author and enjoyed them all. The City Homicide series, The Jason Strong Detective series, and Stone County Justice, all were entertaining, interesting and intriguing clean reads. This is the first in the Annie Logan Detective series, and I must say I found just as all of the previous books I have read by this very talented author.

It was however very sad and tragic for me, how circumstances and life can throw your whole world off kilter. The death of their 4 year old daughter caused not only profound grief for the parents but a riff in their marriage. Seeking solace from the anguish, grief and pain the father had a moments loss in judgement which led to more tragedy. Well written as all other books by this author, realistic characters and great attention to detail. SPOILER ALERT:
I had a suspicion that their 8 year old son knew more than he was telling, and while not actually causing the death of his sister, his actions played a part. The eventual unraveling of the facts, fatal actions and consequences played out in a suspenseful conclusion to a very sad and tragic story for an entire family.

Kudos to the author! You've done it again Mr. Dalglish!
🎉🎉👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟📚💞

[I’m reading]

Four year old Chloe goes missing from her back yard.

She is found hours later face down in the creek behind her house. It is ruled an accident.

Her dad, mom, and 8 year old brother mourn her.

Several months later dad has an affair with an old flame.

The flame says she is leaving her husband wants him to leave his wife. He says he’s not leaving his wife and he ends their months long affair.

His wife receives a photo of him and his mistress together, after that several things happen over a short amount of time;
threatening text to their phones, a rock is thrown through their home window, his car windshield is broken, and someone fires a gun into their home.

Then, the husband is found shot in the head in their home while he was sleeping.

All of this is pointed and blamed on the mistress.
But in the end (predictably), all of the occurrences was arranged by the wife.

[Rabid Reader]

This story tears at your heart from the very beginning. It is a parents worse nightmare and you can feel the devastation and sorrow of this family. Not only did they lose a child and have to cope with the guilt and self doubt, but with the effects of devastating bad decisions as well. With shades of Fatal Attraction this story has you on the edge of your seat. The author and narrator did an excellent job of making you feel the emotions in this story; the sorrow, pain, anxiety, anger and loss is heart wrenching. This is a well written and narrated story with real life emotions, reactions and problems, that you feel like you are experiencing along with the characters. A excellent audiobook with great twists at the end.

[Linda]

I think the other title "Deadly Secrets" is more accurate for this book. "Missing Chloe" makes me think the story was more about a missing child. Instead, the story was centered around the affair Jack had after Chloe disappeared and was found drowned in the lake. I did like the big twist ending and thought that added to the story. You just never know what goes on behind closed doors and what someone will do to make a point.

[Belinda Young]

Excellent!!

Once again unbelievable. I would recommend to family and friends to read this book. There are always lessons to learn. Also I especially appreciate the clean language. So many books hurt my feelings with their choice of poor language. Thanks so much,
Belinda Young from Mississippi

[Connie]

This book was exactly what I look for in a good murder mystery. I was interested on page one, and it held my interest from there. Lots of twists and turns. The book starts out with every parents nightmare, but there is so much more to this book then that. Five stars! I will be looking for more books by this author.

[Dana Redding]

Deadly Secrets

Do you remember that movie where one partner cheated on the other. The lover sneaks in and Cooks a delicious dinner for the family? Turned out to be the pet bunny?

This isn’t a bunny boiler book. Close but with the twists and turns, you will be guessing to the end.
Was this a mistake in the killers part? I think so.
Good book couldn’t put it down.

[Rebecca Olmstead]

A Good Clean Read

This book is proof that difficult subjects can be handled without profanity or graphic sex. A quick read that kept me turning the pages, even though I knew early on "whodunit." I would have liked more depth with the main character. I didn't get a good feel for who she was, but I will check out more from this author.

[Judith]

Deadly Secrets, Annie Logan book 1

3.5 rating. For me, the book started at chapter 12 with the murder investigation. I got bogged down in the victim's thoughts and pretty much figured out who the killer was going to be by his thoughts. Anyway, this is just my perspective. The plot was good, the outcome, sad. Still, a good story.

[Dorothy Show]

Who dun it will surprise you.

Very interesting story. Didn't expect a murder when this story began. To lose a child is horrible enough, then your husband is a bit much to handle. Weaving the details of this story keeps you from putting it down.I

Dorothy

[judy koepsell]

Outstanding!

Quite an accomplishment in today's world! This book was insightful, delightful and very enjoyable. The story was excellent, language was clean and it was very well written.

[Janet Bailey]

Enjoyed

Even though I figured out who the killer was early on, I still enjoyed this book! I wanted to see how you were going to get there. I like Annie Logan and will definitely get the next book. Thank you for not cluttering your story with what I call blah, blah, blah!

[Linda's Kindle]

great series

I really liked the way the book was like reading two stories in one book. The 1st part of Chloe’s death and then how it went into the deceit and how you could not be sure until the end what the affair was going to lead to.

[Cathy Pierson]

Long story short…….this author continues to draw me in with his style, his characters, his twists and his turns. Just when you think you understand the whole scenario?
You don’t! And it is brilliant!

[Gail Brown]

Very good book

I enjoyed reading this book. I would have never guessed the ending. Hope I can find more of his books.

[Genice C. Thompson]

Good Book

The story pulls you in and then you don't want to stop until it's over. Enjoyable and I like the idea of clean content.

[Rita Spillman-Bills]

Deadly Secrets

Love the "clean mystery suspense" books. Love the suspense build up that the author John Dalglish has in every book he writes, each book different from the others.

[Charlene W Ross]

Page Turner

This book show what a mystery and who done it is supposed to be.
Step by Step investigation and shows how the police process really works. Yeah for the Good Guys.

[Deborah thompson]

Thriller

This a great twists and turns thriller I would recommend this book to anyone who loves thrillers The author did a great job

[Nancye]

Good book

As usual, another great read. I have many of Dalglish books. And they are everyone outstanding. Keep them coming. Thanks...

[Lisa]

3.6

Actually the book hardly started until the 50% mark. After that it moved fairly well, but was basically straight forward. Wasn’t my favorite.

[Theresa Bibo]

super

Excellent novel. I loved the warmth of the characters. The end was a marvelous surprise and I hated for it to end. Thank you!