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The Hidden Child: A Murder Mystery
Can you find someone you thought was gone for good?
When Oliver Darrow is found murdered inside his condo unit, Detectives Dana Fisher and Gregory Holt are called in to investigate. As they dig deeper into the residents of Leaside Towers condo building, they realize that not everyone is as they seem.
Private Investigator Lee Callaway is enjoying life with his daughter, Nina, when a teenager shows up at his office, asking for help. He wants Callaway to find his mother who is missing. The name is from Callaway’s past, a woman who had broken his heart eighteen years ago.
As Callaway investigates, he finds himself wondering if an action from his past could change his future forever.
When Oliver Darrow is found murdered inside his condo unit, Detectives Dana Fisher and Gregory Holt are called in to investigate. As they dig deeper into the residents of Leaside Towers condo building, they realize that not everyone is as they seem.
Private Investigator Lee Callaway is enjoying life with his daughter, Nina, when a teenager shows up at his office, asking for help. He wants Callaway to find his mother who is missing. The name is from Callaway’s past, a woman who had broken his heart eighteen years ago.
As Callaway investigates, he finds himself wondering if an action from his past could change his future forever.
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2025
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About the author
Thomas Fincham
77 books152 followerspen name for Mobashar Qureshi
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
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October 31, 2025
another heartwarming (except for the homicide part) tale
A young man crosses Callaway’s path thanks to his mother’s disappearance-and her telling the son that Callaway was a reliable resource. The boy’s mother us someone from Callahan’s past.
Meanwhile, the housecleaner for a solitary eccentric stumbles upon his corpse, leaving a mystery for Detectives Fisher and Holt to unravel as there seems to be a dearth of both motive and suspect.
A young man crosses Callaway’s path thanks to his mother’s disappearance-and her telling the son that Callaway was a reliable resource. The boy’s mother us someone from Callahan’s past.
Meanwhile, the housecleaner for a solitary eccentric stumbles upon his corpse, leaving a mystery for Detectives Fisher and Holt to unravel as there seems to be a dearth of both motive and suspect.
October 2, 2025
The hidden child
This book kept me turning pages until the end. A story of young love, teenage emotions and hormones. The bond between mother and son, realisation that you were sick and the mistaken actions of a best friend. Also woven into a homicide and a family stealing funds from a business. Lots to read x
This book kept me turning pages until the end. A story of young love, teenage emotions and hormones. The bond between mother and son, realisation that you were sick and the mistaken actions of a best friend. Also woven into a homicide and a family stealing funds from a business. Lots to read x
November 27, 2025
The Hidden Child: A Murder Mystery ( Lee Callaway Book 12) Thomas Fincham
As good as always. Two stories happening. A lost women and a murder. Callaway has a young man who wants his Mother found which leads to all sorts of interesting developments. A man is murdered and it takes on some interesting people who are involved. A very intriguing read.
As good as always. Two stories happening. A lost women and a murder. Callaway has a young man who wants his Mother found which leads to all sorts of interesting developments. A man is murdered and it takes on some interesting people who are involved. A very intriguing read.
September 25, 2025
Move over Columbo, Calloway is here!
I absolutely love the Lee Calloway series! He reminds me of Columbo, he never stops until the job is done! Great characters and great plots. I can't wait until the next installment is out.
I absolutely love the Lee Calloway series! He reminds me of Columbo, he never stops until the job is done! Great characters and great plots. I can't wait until the next installment is out.
September 30, 2025
Twisted mystery
Separate investigations, with separate agendas suddenly become one investigation with two different agendas. A bit confusing but it all makes sense in the end. This edition isn't as danger filled as previous books. Guess that means Callaway is getting older.
Separate investigations, with separate agendas suddenly become one investigation with two different agendas. A bit confusing but it all makes sense in the end. This edition isn't as danger filled as previous books. Guess that means Callaway is getting older.
October 17, 2025
Some great detective work from Lee but he may have a link to one of his clients.
Political connections, twisted loyalty and mistakes made.
Intriguing story that keeps you turning the pages. I'm hoping that this isn't the last we'll hear from Lee - are you listening Thomas? More, please!
Political connections, twisted loyalty and mistakes made.
Intriguing story that keeps you turning the pages. I'm hoping that this isn't the last we'll hear from Lee - are you listening Thomas? More, please!
October 23, 2025
Worth the wait
Mr. Fincham wrote that he much time on this book and it surely shows. This is a truly great story, with many twists and turns. Great job of tying all the story lines together. Great ending, great book. Read and enjoy.
Mr. Fincham wrote that he much time on this book and it surely shows. This is a truly great story, with many twists and turns. Great job of tying all the story lines together. Great ending, great book. Read and enjoy.
September 25, 2025
Love this series, I wonder if there will be a 13? This author is very good, keeps me wanting to keep going and not stop reading.
September 29, 2025
Interlocking Cases
Thomas Fincham has an impressive storyline about an investigation into the disappearance of a former friend of Lee Callaway. Riveting!
Thomas Fincham has an impressive storyline about an investigation into the disappearance of a former friend of Lee Callaway. Riveting!
October 9, 2025
A must read
I finished this book in 2 days. This mystery is also humorous and entertaining. I’m so looking forward to book 13.
I finished this book in 2 days. This mystery is also humorous and entertaining. I’m so looking forward to book 13.
October 11, 2025
Fincham can always be depended on for a good read
I think this has been my favorite one yet. Seeing growth in Lee Callaway as he is reunited with his family warms my heart.
I think this has been my favorite one yet. Seeing growth in Lee Callaway as he is reunited with his family warms my heart.
November 24, 2025
Good story. Good wrap of loose ends.
Enjoyed Book 12 of Lee Callaway Series.
Glad I discovered Thomas Fincham’s creative mind. Look forward to more. Thanks Thomas.
Enjoyed Book 12 of Lee Callaway Series.
Glad I discovered Thomas Fincham’s creative mind. Look forward to more. Thanks Thomas.
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