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A Christine Lane Mystery #5
Taken: A Detective Suspense Murder Mystery
A forgotten grave. A dangerous reunion. Some secrets refuse to stay hidden.
Policewoman Christine Lane is stunned to find that the human remains discovered on Toronto Island belong to a baby buried half a century ago. Was it a hidden tragedy—or a crime that someone wanted forgotten?
As Christine and her partner dig into the Island’s past—a place once alive with amusement rides, dance halls and stark class divides—she’s pulled into a crisis of her own. Her criminal stepfather has returned with a hidden agenda that endangers Christine's family.
Can Christine keep her loved ones safe and unearth the truth of a cold case—or will the past bury them all?
Policewoman Christine Lane is stunned to find that the human remains discovered on Toronto Island belong to a baby buried half a century ago. Was it a hidden tragedy—or a crime that someone wanted forgotten?
As Christine and her partner dig into the Island’s past—a place once alive with amusement rides, dance halls and stark class divides—she’s pulled into a crisis of her own. Her criminal stepfather has returned with a hidden agenda that endangers Christine's family.
Can Christine keep her loved ones safe and unearth the truth of a cold case—or will the past bury them all?
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2025
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September 11, 2025
Loved this series I wish Christine would get her happily ever after.
September 23, 2025
Taken by Diane Scott is another in the Christine Lane series. I hadn’t read any of the rest, so I wasn’t sure if I would be able to follow it. There was little trouble as she re-introduced all the characters as they went along.
Christine is a young woman working as a police officer for the Toronto Police. She’s lucky enough to work on Toronto Island with her partner, Fillingham. It’s a pretty cushy job as nothing much happens on the island.
One day they receive a call about some bones found in an old section of the island. While looking for any evidence; they hear about someone stealing personal items from swimmers leaving wallets, etc. at the local nude beach.
And then Christine’s step-brother is kidnapped by his father—a crooked drunk who has moved across the river 300 miles. To Detroit, Michigan.
So there’s a lot going on. Lots of research and many interviews discover there’s more than originally thought. Then a local contractor’s house is vandalized, his equipment disappears, and finally his is set on fire.
It’s a pretty easy going story, set in the 1960’s. I liked the character development and especially Scott’s use of words. My real complaint was it ended quite abruptly. I guess I’ll have to read the next book to see what happens!
I received an advance copy which has no effect on my review.
It’s a very easy read.
Christine is a young woman working as a police officer for the Toronto Police. She’s lucky enough to work on Toronto Island with her partner, Fillingham. It’s a pretty cushy job as nothing much happens on the island.
One day they receive a call about some bones found in an old section of the island. While looking for any evidence; they hear about someone stealing personal items from swimmers leaving wallets, etc. at the local nude beach.
And then Christine’s step-brother is kidnapped by his father—a crooked drunk who has moved across the river 300 miles. To Detroit, Michigan.
So there’s a lot going on. Lots of research and many interviews discover there’s more than originally thought. Then a local contractor’s house is vandalized, his equipment disappears, and finally his is set on fire.
It’s a pretty easy going story, set in the 1960’s. I liked the character development and especially Scott’s use of words. My real complaint was it ended quite abruptly. I guess I’ll have to read the next book to see what happens!
I received an advance copy which has no effect on my review.
It’s a very easy read.
August 24, 2025
This is a superbly written book which drew me into the story from the first paragraph.
The protagonist Christine Lane is a mutlti faceted individual with an unerring devotion to duty and strong loyalties to family and friends.
I liked the fact that this novel has many strands to it. It is not just a cozy mystery that can be read and forgotten.
It is an eye opener to realise the prejudices that existed towards both women and people of different ethnicities.in the late 1960s and beyond.
I look forward to reading another Christine Lane novel.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The protagonist Christine Lane is a mutlti faceted individual with an unerring devotion to duty and strong loyalties to family and friends.
I liked the fact that this novel has many strands to it. It is not just a cozy mystery that can be read and forgotten.
It is an eye opener to realise the prejudices that existed towards both women and people of different ethnicities.in the late 1960s and beyond.
I look forward to reading another Christine Lane novel.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 18, 2025
I love this series and I hope there are many more books to come! The characters all have their own issues, but work things out with respect and care. I can relate to all of them in their own way.
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