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Miranda and Parker #5
Zero Dark Chocolate
Book #5 in the gripping mystery-thriller series from bestselling author Linsey Lanier.
Miranda Steele is about to uncover a deadly conspiracy.
Paris. City of Lights. City of Love. City of Death.
Private investigator Miranda Steele's best friend Joan Fanuzzi is having the time of her life in Paris. Gourmet dining. Fine wines. Exquisite French pastries. Especially the dark chocolate delicacies she's learning to bake from the best chef in the city.
But when the love of her life goes missing, her dream trip turns into a nightmare.The only people she can turn to for help are Parker and Miranda.
As fast as they can Miranda and Parker hop a plane to France. But the hunt to find their friend and colleague turns out to be hopeless. Soon they find themselves embroiled in an international incident that could mean the end of all of them.
And now Miranda's wondering if Parker knows about the threatening messages she's been getting on her phone.
Zero Dark Chocolate is the fifth book in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series, a continuation of the popular Miranda Steele stories from bestselling author Linsey Lanier (the Miranda's Rights Mystery series).
Buy this exciting, fast-paced thriller for a story readers say they can't put down.
Fulfilling your destiny...one killer at a time.
THE MIRANDA'S RIGHTS MYSTERY SERIES
Someone Else's Daughter
Delicious Torment
Forever Mine
Fire Dancer
Thin Ice
THE MIRANDA AND PARKER MYSTERY SERIES
All Eyes on Me
Heart Wounds
Clowns and Cowboys
The Watcher
Zero Dark Chocolate
Trial by Fire
Smoke Screen
The Boy
Snakebit
(more to come)
OTHER SUSPENSE BOOKS BY LINSEY LANIER
Chicago Cop (A cop family thriller)
Steal My Heart (A Romantic Suspense)
Miranda Steele is about to uncover a deadly conspiracy.
Paris. City of Lights. City of Love. City of Death.
Private investigator Miranda Steele's best friend Joan Fanuzzi is having the time of her life in Paris. Gourmet dining. Fine wines. Exquisite French pastries. Especially the dark chocolate delicacies she's learning to bake from the best chef in the city.
But when the love of her life goes missing, her dream trip turns into a nightmare.The only people she can turn to for help are Parker and Miranda.
As fast as they can Miranda and Parker hop a plane to France. But the hunt to find their friend and colleague turns out to be hopeless. Soon they find themselves embroiled in an international incident that could mean the end of all of them.
And now Miranda's wondering if Parker knows about the threatening messages she's been getting on her phone.
Zero Dark Chocolate is the fifth book in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series, a continuation of the popular Miranda Steele stories from bestselling author Linsey Lanier (the Miranda's Rights Mystery series).
Buy this exciting, fast-paced thriller for a story readers say they can't put down.
Fulfilling your destiny...one killer at a time.
THE MIRANDA'S RIGHTS MYSTERY SERIES
Someone Else's Daughter
Delicious Torment
Forever Mine
Fire Dancer
Thin Ice
THE MIRANDA AND PARKER MYSTERY SERIES
All Eyes on Me
Heart Wounds
Clowns and Cowboys
The Watcher
Zero Dark Chocolate
Trial by Fire
Smoke Screen
The Boy
Snakebit
(more to come)
OTHER SUSPENSE BOOKS BY LINSEY LANIER
Chicago Cop (A cop family thriller)
Steal My Heart (A Romantic Suspense)
217 pages, ebook
First published April 19, 2015
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About the author
Linsey Lanier
87 books307 followersLinsey Lanier writes chilling mystery-thrillers that keep you up at night.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
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September 26, 2019
Another great story in the Miranda and Parker series's
Frantic paced search for Becker in the City of Lights, Paris (much more exotic than Brazil)! Miranda and Parker confront a kidnapping gone wrong! With few clues they discover a devastating plot that threatens the heart of France! Our loving couple must rely on their instincts, face grave danger (as usual) and are too exhausted to enjoy each others company!
Linsey Lanier has delivered yet another magnificient storyline, involving french gourmet desserts and a pulse pounding thriller! Reader emotions are woven throughtout the book and contribute beautifully to the reading pleasure! Such a great story! I've read them all in order and have never been disappointed! I've already purchase the next book (naturally) and can't wait for the next awe inspiring episode from our favorite investigators! There is also a hint of teenage angst from Miranda's daughter and quasi daughter. What any parent would expect from teen girls! Can't wait for Miranda and Parker to discover parenting nightmares on steroids!
Frantic paced search for Becker in the City of Lights, Paris (much more exotic than Brazil)! Miranda and Parker confront a kidnapping gone wrong! With few clues they discover a devastating plot that threatens the heart of France! Our loving couple must rely on their instincts, face grave danger (as usual) and are too exhausted to enjoy each others company!
Linsey Lanier has delivered yet another magnificient storyline, involving french gourmet desserts and a pulse pounding thriller! Reader emotions are woven throughtout the book and contribute beautifully to the reading pleasure! Such a great story! I've read them all in order and have never been disappointed! I've already purchase the next book (naturally) and can't wait for the next awe inspiring episode from our favorite investigators! There is also a hint of teenage angst from Miranda's daughter and quasi daughter. What any parent would expect from teen girls! Can't wait for Miranda and Parker to discover parenting nightmares on steroids!
May 18, 2019
This installment of Miranda and Parker was good, though not my favorite. This time it's a friend they are helping find her missing husband in Paris. There's still the mystery, the chemistry between Miranda and Parker, and a touch of humor to sweeten the pot. One thing I like about these books is the fact that you know when you pick one up you're going to enjoy it. I haven't read one yet that disappointed me or tempted me to put it down. Even now I'm looking forward to starting the next in the series. All I can say to the author is, "Keep them coming!"
January 18, 2020
Good read
Ooh la la. What awaits for Parker and Miranda when they head to Paris to search for their friend Dave, Funazzi’s Joan) husband and one of Parker’s graduates from his PI school. Dave is missing ... what could have happened to him. Fast pace story that keeps you wanting to keep reading.
I enjoy Lindsey Laniers characters and her writing style.
Ooh la la. What awaits for Parker and Miranda when they head to Paris to search for their friend Dave, Funazzi’s Joan) husband and one of Parker’s graduates from his PI school. Dave is missing ... what could have happened to him. Fast pace story that keeps you wanting to keep reading.
I enjoy Lindsey Laniers characters and her writing style.
March 7, 2021
I really liked the series because I hadn't met a character l like Miranda before. I was intrigued by the attraction between Miranda and Parker. Could they be any more different? But now, after reading the 5th book in the serues, could the climax be any more repetitive or unbelievable? I'm disappointed.
December 13, 2021
An edge of your seat read
As always, I was not disappointed. Miranda and Wade solved another mystery in Paris. Fast-paced, gripping and they saved Becker and they go back home to more drama. Miranda's daughter wants to find her birth father. Looking forward to reading the next book to find out what happens next.
As always, I was not disappointed. Miranda and Wade solved another mystery in Paris. Fast-paced, gripping and they saved Becker and they go back home to more drama. Miranda's daughter wants to find her birth father. Looking forward to reading the next book to find out what happens next.
February 24, 2019
Zero Dark Chocolate
I don't know what else to say except what I said on the last four book. This is one fantastic series. The suspense and the mystery is great. I highly recommend this series. I love the suspense.
I don't know what else to say except what I said on the last four book. This is one fantastic series. The suspense and the mystery is great. I highly recommend this series. I love the suspense.
April 17, 2019
Different
Thursday mysteries are getting better with each book. I love the back and forth with Miranda and Parker.He loves her dearly but wants to protect her.She can image her life with it him each trying to save each other
Thursday mysteries are getting better with each book. I love the back and forth with Miranda and Parker.He loves her dearly but wants to protect her.She can image her life with it him each trying to save each other
August 21, 2019
As the book is set in france, all I can say is Mon Dieu
I think this must be the most heart stopping book of the series so far. I really thought that was it for everyone. Fantastic book
I think this must be the most heart stopping book of the series so far. I really thought that was it for everyone. Fantastic book
October 4, 2019
Chocolate desert
Miranda and Parket have taken on a life of their own. Was this their hardest case where they think they have lost the other and their best friends. Wait until they start with the daughters
Miranda and Parket have taken on a life of their own. Was this their hardest case where they think they have lost the other and their best friends. Wait until they start with the daughters
January 15, 2020
The truth is in the pudding
Miranda & Parker are at it again. This time in Paris. Miranda can’t stay out of trouble but, at least she didn’t find a dead body. This one I figured out who was bad but not what was planned. Well written as always. Thank you for a good book.
Miranda & Parker are at it again. This time in Paris. Miranda can’t stay out of trouble but, at least she didn’t find a dead body. This one I figured out who was bad but not what was planned. Well written as always. Thank you for a good book.
January 24, 2020
Precious Friends
This came pretty close to the end of Miranda or Parker or both. As always, the storyline was nail-biting and the characters were fascinating. I look forward to reading your next book.
This came pretty close to the end of Miranda or Parker or both. As always, the storyline was nail-biting and the characters were fascinating. I look forward to reading your next book.
March 23, 2020
Chocolate
A chocolate confection created by a master chef in Paris - what's not to love!!!
Of course Miranda and Wade help out their friends when Dave gets kidnapped.
Once again it's a high octane search and recovery effort!!
A chocolate confection created by a master chef in Paris - what's not to love!!!
Of course Miranda and Wade help out their friends when Dave gets kidnapped.
Once again it's a high octane search and recovery effort!!
April 22, 2020
This book was outstanding. The last part was on the edge of your seat reading!!l really stayed up all night reading it.
You just keep getting better and better. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Please keep up the excellent work. You are doing a fantastic job.
You just keep getting better and better. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Please keep up the excellent work. You are doing a fantastic job.
April 25, 2020
Great imagination
Title corresponds with baking flair. Ingenious
I’m assuming when the guys and gal were caught in the catacombs they went out the way they came in or was there another way out.
Title corresponds with baking flair. Ingenious
I’m assuming when the guys and gal were caught in the catacombs they went out the way they came in or was there another way out.
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August 25, 2020Miranda and Parker are the best PIs going. The growth Miranda has experienced through this series is enormous. When the team is working together nothing can stop them. The closeness they've with their friends is heartwarming and heartwrenching. Can't wait to dig into the next in series.
May 7, 2021
Longwinded story
Longwinded but good story and plotline have read a few of these books same balanced approach to the mystery and solution. Good read though as always although padded out a bit.
Longwinded but good story and plotline have read a few of these books same balanced approach to the mystery and solution. Good read though as always although padded out a bit.
August 5, 2021
No added calories for me, couldn't stop reading long enough today them!
Wow! What a cliff hanger! And all of the characters with their personas the descriptions of famous places! Wow! Just wow!
Wow! What a cliff hanger! And all of the characters with their personas the descriptions of famous places! Wow! Just wow!
April 1, 2022
Zero Dark Chocolate
This was another great story on the Miranda and Parker episodes. This one is about their friends and a trip she won to go to Paris and take courses from a famous chef. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This was another great story on the Miranda and Parker episodes. This one is about their friends and a trip she won to go to Paris and take courses from a famous chef. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
January 31, 2025
So many lives on the line!
Great read. Great characters in this story. How well they got along and not trying to out do one another. This is certainly how to solve the mysteries while dealing with people of different nationalities.
Great read. Great characters in this story. How well they got along and not trying to out do one another. This is certainly how to solve the mysteries while dealing with people of different nationalities.
July 22, 2018
Zero Dark Chocolate
These have to be the best murder mysterys I have read in along time.See if you can figure out who the killer is
These have to be the best murder mysterys I have read in along time.See if you can figure out who the killer is
January 28, 2019
Brilliant
Once again not disappointed, another great story line, keeping you guessing all along. Can't wait to start the next one
Once again not disappointed, another great story line, keeping you guessing all along. Can't wait to start the next one
February 4, 2019
Get lost in the moment book
I immerse myself into the adventures of Miranda and Parker. They are fun, whimsical and adventurous. What's not to love?
I immerse myself into the adventures of Miranda and Parker. They are fun, whimsical and adventurous. What's not to love?
June 4, 2019
Wow, just wow!!
Almost losing both their lives in this book! What an action packed thriller in such an awesome environment! Love this series!
Almost losing both their lives in this book! What an action packed thriller in such an awesome environment! Love this series!
July 8, 2019
3.5 Stars
October 18, 2019
I just can't get enough of Miranda and Parker. This book brings them to Paris. While in Paris the story becomes very tense and a nail biter. Can not wait for Book #6 to come out.
November 17, 2019
Great series
The more I read, these more I like this series. I can't
picture the day the agency closes. Waiting to see what kind of low-life the sperm donor is!
The more I read, these more I like this series. I can't
picture the day the agency closes. Waiting to see what kind of low-life the sperm donor is!
January 8, 2020
Not really sure
Another great book. I absolutely love Miranda and Wade Parker. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Always keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Another great book. I absolutely love Miranda and Wade Parker. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Always keeps me on the edge of my seat.
January 22, 2020
Love Miranda and Parker series. Please don’t stop writing them. They can solve anything given the time. When’s the next one?
Tweety
Tweety
March 14, 2020
Good
Another great book from a great author. It seems the adventures are getting more scary and more dangerous. What next??
Another great book from a great author. It seems the adventures are getting more scary and more dangerous. What next??
June 18, 2020
Great read
Wow could this get any better the twists and turns and the love between the two PIs just keeps getting more intense
Wow could this get any better the twists and turns and the love between the two PIs just keeps getting more intense
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