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The Forensic Genealogist #6
The Missing Man
It was to be the most important case of Morton Farrier’s career in forensic genealogy so far. A case that had eluded him for many years: finding his own father. Harley ‘Jack’ Jacklin disappeared just six days after a fatal fire at his Cape Cod home on Christmas Eve in 1976, leaving no trace behind. Now his son, Morton must travel to the East Coast of America to unravel the family’s dark secrets in order to discover what happened to him.
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First published January 1, 2017
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About the author
Nathan Dylan Goodwin
32 books624 followersAuthor of the acclaimed genre-bestselling Forensic Genealogist series, featuring Morton Farrier.
Born in the famed battle town of Hastings, England, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has always had a passion for writing in one form or another. Having gained a degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, Nathan went on to gain a Masters degree in Creative Writing, from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Nathan started his writing career with non-fiction, his first book 'Hastings at War' being published in May 2005. This was followed by three further local history books pertaining to the area around his home town of Hastings.
His first forays into fiction writing culminated in the publication in 2013 of 'Hiding the Past' - a genealogical crime mystery novel. This was followed in 2014 by book two in the series - 'The Lost Ancestor'. Also released in 2014 was the the third, a Morton Farrier novella - 'The Orange Lilies'. The fourth book in the series, 'The America Ground' was published in September 2015, followed in September 2016 by 'The Spyglass File'. The sixth in the series, 'The Missing Man' was another Morton Farrier novella and was followed by 'The Suffragette's Secret', a short-story. 'The Wicked Trade' was the ninth instalment of the series and is a full-length novel, as is the 2020 follow-on, 'The Sterling Affair.' 'The Foundlings' followed on and 2023 saw Nathan's return to Morton's world once more in 'The Deserter's Tale'. 2025 was the chosen moment for the long-awaited 'The Hop-Picker Murders'.
The 11th November 2018 saw Nathan release the first of a second series, called Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star - Mrs McDougall Investigates Book 1. This features a distant relative of Nathan's in the starring role and is set in the aftermath of the First World War.
In December 2018, Nathan created a prequel to the whole Forensic Genealogist series, in the form of a short story, The Asylum, which is available for FREE via his official website.
Nathan designed a special online choose-your-own-story for Morton Farrier fans and wrote about the protagonist's activities during the English 2020 Coronavirus lockdown. The story is currently free and is hosted on the author's website.
January 2021 saw Nathan launch a third series, Venator Cold Case Series book 1 - 'The Chester Creek Murders.' This series is a US-based spin-off from his UK-based stories and features Madison Scott-Barnhart as the lead character. October 2022 brought us the next installment of the series, 'The Sawtooth Slayer.'
In his forties, Nathan enjoys running, skiing, reading, genealogy, writing and time with his husband, son, dog and chickens.
That about sums it up!
Born in the famed battle town of Hastings, England, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has always had a passion for writing in one form or another. Having gained a degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, Nathan went on to gain a Masters degree in Creative Writing, from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Nathan started his writing career with non-fiction, his first book 'Hastings at War' being published in May 2005. This was followed by three further local history books pertaining to the area around his home town of Hastings.
His first forays into fiction writing culminated in the publication in 2013 of 'Hiding the Past' - a genealogical crime mystery novel. This was followed in 2014 by book two in the series - 'The Lost Ancestor'. Also released in 2014 was the the third, a Morton Farrier novella - 'The Orange Lilies'. The fourth book in the series, 'The America Ground' was published in September 2015, followed in September 2016 by 'The Spyglass File'. The sixth in the series, 'The Missing Man' was another Morton Farrier novella and was followed by 'The Suffragette's Secret', a short-story. 'The Wicked Trade' was the ninth instalment of the series and is a full-length novel, as is the 2020 follow-on, 'The Sterling Affair.' 'The Foundlings' followed on and 2023 saw Nathan's return to Morton's world once more in 'The Deserter's Tale'. 2025 was the chosen moment for the long-awaited 'The Hop-Picker Murders'.
The 11th November 2018 saw Nathan release the first of a second series, called Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star - Mrs McDougall Investigates Book 1. This features a distant relative of Nathan's in the starring role and is set in the aftermath of the First World War.
In December 2018, Nathan created a prequel to the whole Forensic Genealogist series, in the form of a short story, The Asylum, which is available for FREE via his official website.
Nathan designed a special online choose-your-own-story for Morton Farrier fans and wrote about the protagonist's activities during the English 2020 Coronavirus lockdown. The story is currently free and is hosted on the author's website.
January 2021 saw Nathan launch a third series, Venator Cold Case Series book 1 - 'The Chester Creek Murders.' This series is a US-based spin-off from his UK-based stories and features Madison Scott-Barnhart as the lead character. October 2022 brought us the next installment of the series, 'The Sawtooth Slayer.'
In his forties, Nathan enjoys running, skiing, reading, genealogy, writing and time with his husband, son, dog and chickens.
That about sums it up!
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August 31, 2017
A novella to allow Morton Farrier to find his biological father in Massachusetts, a back story which has sat behind the earlier novels. A narrative set in four different time periods, 1950, 1954, 1976 and 2016, this lacks any real pace but is an interesting genealogical journey
November 4, 2017
This is the 6th book in a series featuring professional genealogist Morton Farrier. Morton solves difficult genealogy cases for clients in which a crime or murder then becomes involved. At the same time, Morton who was adopted is searching for his birth mother and father.
After discovering his father's identity, Morton travels to the USA to find him. His father disappeared after a fire which burned down the family home. The story is set in four different timelines, which tell the story from different perspectives. As I am interested in genealogy, I like reading about it, however in this book, found it difficult to relate to the unfamiliar locations.
The mystery and suspense in this book was great, and found it difficult to put down. I really enjoy this series of books and look forward to reading more.
After discovering his father's identity, Morton travels to the USA to find him. His father disappeared after a fire which burned down the family home. The story is set in four different timelines, which tell the story from different perspectives. As I am interested in genealogy, I like reading about it, however in this book, found it difficult to relate to the unfamiliar locations.
The mystery and suspense in this book was great, and found it difficult to put down. I really enjoy this series of books and look forward to reading more.
March 21, 2017
After discovering the truth about his parentage, the time has finally arrived for forensic genealogist Morton Farrier to locate his biological father. The Missing Man takes him to the east coast of America to discover what exactly happened to Harley ‘Jack’ Jacklin after disappearing from the family home following a fatal fire. Knowing that his time in the States is limited, Morton faces a race against time before his father is lost forever.
Although this is a novella, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has managed to pack in an awful lot of story! The plot moves between three time frames, detailing the beginnings of Morton’s grandparents’ relationship, the lead up to and the repercussions of the fire and Morton’s search for his father. With so much jumping around in time, it could have been quite easy to become confused but the author has ensured that this does not happen and keeps you engrossed throughout.
In typical Morton Farrier style, he might be celebrating his marriage with a honeymoon in the USA, but you just know that much of his break is going to be spent on genealogical business! Never usually one to shy away from a difficult case, it was disheartening to see Morton come up against brick walls so it was good to see his new wife encouraging him not to give up. To find out if he does find his missing man, you’ll have to read the book! I will say, though, that it was nice to see Mr Farrier not having to protect himself from people trying to stop his research!
One of the things I like the most about Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s writing is his accurate use of genealogy resources, both online and in record offices. As a genealogist, I find the research side fascinating and I found it interesting to see how Morton applied his UK research skills in the records of another country.
For any fans of other genealogical fiction authors, I highly recommend Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s Morton Farrier books. I look forward to the next full-length installment!
Although this is a novella, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has managed to pack in an awful lot of story! The plot moves between three time frames, detailing the beginnings of Morton’s grandparents’ relationship, the lead up to and the repercussions of the fire and Morton’s search for his father. With so much jumping around in time, it could have been quite easy to become confused but the author has ensured that this does not happen and keeps you engrossed throughout.
In typical Morton Farrier style, he might be celebrating his marriage with a honeymoon in the USA, but you just know that much of his break is going to be spent on genealogical business! Never usually one to shy away from a difficult case, it was disheartening to see Morton come up against brick walls so it was good to see his new wife encouraging him not to give up. To find out if he does find his missing man, you’ll have to read the book! I will say, though, that it was nice to see Mr Farrier not having to protect himself from people trying to stop his research!
One of the things I like the most about Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s writing is his accurate use of genealogy resources, both online and in record offices. As a genealogist, I find the research side fascinating and I found it interesting to see how Morton applied his UK research skills in the records of another country.
For any fans of other genealogical fiction authors, I highly recommend Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s Morton Farrier books. I look forward to the next full-length installment!
July 19, 2017
I have to say it, Mr Goodwin, this short novel is really good - it seems you're back on track!! And, after being rather disappointed with the last novel, I'm happy to get my favourite forensic genealogist back!
The story was captivating, full of action, the research and logic easy to follow. Morton and Juliette are delightful characters.
The story was captivating, full of action, the research and logic easy to follow. Morton and Juliette are delightful characters.
November 24, 2022
Really good book!
This was my favorite of this series by far! Not only the resolution of Morton's search but the history - mystery behind it.
This was my favorite of this series by far! Not only the resolution of Morton's search but the history - mystery behind it.
April 7, 2017
The Missing Man Revieq
I loved the book. I could not read fast enough. The characters are unforgettable and geographical locations so very interesting. All in all, a great read.
I loved the book. I could not read fast enough. The characters are unforgettable and geographical locations so very interesting. All in all, a great read.
September 23, 2017
I just finished 'Missing Man' and OMGoodness it was fantastic!
There were times when I was shocked, at the end of chapter 18 I was so frustrated with the author, then I cried in chapter 21 and finally threw my arms up in a cheer at the end.
Another wonderful story...I'm just so happy!
There were times when I was shocked, at the end of chapter 18 I was so frustrated with the author, then I cried in chapter 21 and finally threw my arms up in a cheer at the end.
Another wonderful story...I'm just so happy!
March 26, 2017
Another excellent book
In this book, the long standing mystery of Morton's father and family is solved. It reads fast and is quite engrossing. I look forward to reading more from this author.
In this book, the long standing mystery of Morton's father and family is solved. It reads fast and is quite engrossing. I look forward to reading more from this author.
March 25, 2017
Another wonderful read
This was the best book of all. A wonderful mystery combined with great story line and romance. It is amazing what some people will do to cover up the past. And what an ending.
This was the best book of all. A wonderful mystery combined with great story line and romance. It is amazing what some people will do to cover up the past. And what an ending.
March 25, 2017
I always love Nathan Dylan Goodwin's novels, and this was the best one yet!
April 9, 2017
The Missing Man was one of those books I did not want to end. The ending was great congratulations Nathan you have excelled yourself again.
August 11, 2023
Short novella about Morton Farrier's search for his biological father while on his honeymoon. This story was well-paced and with excellent switching between 3 different time periods to tell the story. I think this book was my favorite so far from Nathan Dylan Goodwin!
March 28, 2023
I don’t think I’ve ever raced through books as quickly as this series. I simply can’t put them down. I read one chapter and I’m sucked in to that world for the duration - even when each chapter goes back and forth to different years. This book in particular had me feeling so emotional because it was Morton’s personal history he was researching in order to find his dad. Although the story has run in the background of the other books in the series, this was crunch time. When he cried, I cried. I love how much I’m learning about genealogy too - not least that it can be a very slow and frustrating process. Currently I’m researching my husbands family tree and heard myself say “I need coffee, lots of coffee” then realised Morton’s influence was rubbing off on me - I rarely drink coffee! I need to slow down and savour the books so I don’t finish them too quickly but at the same time I can’t put them down. More please Mr Goodwin :-)
January 16, 2018
I didn’t know of Nathan Dylan Goodwin, or Morton Farrier, until last weekend and am delighted to see there are a few other volumes I can get my hands on. I’m a historian and genealogist and this was totally up my alley. Though it is the sixth in a series, that made no difference to how much I enjoyed the tale or its readability. I read it in a day! What matters about a story is how it is told, and this one was told very very well. The characterisation is a real strength.
Morton and his wife Juliette are on honeymoon in Massachusetts in the summer of 2016 but he uses some of this time to try to track down his birth family and solve the mystery of what happened to his birth father, Jack. He disappeared after a fire that killed his own father at Christmas 1976. I’m gathering from this that Morton has learned all about his origins before this story and regular readers are aware of this.
There are stories from three different timelines; the present day and the honeymoon (I have to say Juliette is one understanding woman!), the year leading up to the fire and the time just before Jack’s parents’ wedding. As Morton only has a couple of weeks to solve this mystery, he has to move quickly, and he certainly packs in a lot. The personal interest is set alongside the methodical research and though I am very familiar with British sources, I learned a lot about American research and history at the same time.
What I liked best, alongside the research, was reading about Jack and his life in the 1970s. He was a great character and I liked him very much. He had integrity and backbone, was a hard worker and showed so much determination and strength. He loved history and wanted to know all about his family. I smiled at the letters he wrote to his English girlfriend, not knowing that she was carrying his baby. This is a backstory I will have to read up about in the earlier books.
Though I do sincerely hope this book contained a typographical error. Margaret referred in her letter to Jack to the fact that he was 4 years older than she was. When he was in England and she became pregnant it was January 1974, and Jack would have been 17, probably 18 later that year as he was born in 1956. Please tell me that that 4 years age difference is a typo or that he lied about his age!
Morton does get his answers and the ending to the book couldn’t be better, though some of the answers make for very uncomfortable reading and unpleasant character traits are uncovered. But that, I guess, is what genealogy is all about.
What a fascinating book. I loved it immensely.
Morton and his wife Juliette are on honeymoon in Massachusetts in the summer of 2016 but he uses some of this time to try to track down his birth family and solve the mystery of what happened to his birth father, Jack. He disappeared after a fire that killed his own father at Christmas 1976. I’m gathering from this that Morton has learned all about his origins before this story and regular readers are aware of this.
There are stories from three different timelines; the present day and the honeymoon (I have to say Juliette is one understanding woman!), the year leading up to the fire and the time just before Jack’s parents’ wedding. As Morton only has a couple of weeks to solve this mystery, he has to move quickly, and he certainly packs in a lot. The personal interest is set alongside the methodical research and though I am very familiar with British sources, I learned a lot about American research and history at the same time.
What I liked best, alongside the research, was reading about Jack and his life in the 1970s. He was a great character and I liked him very much. He had integrity and backbone, was a hard worker and showed so much determination and strength. He loved history and wanted to know all about his family. I smiled at the letters he wrote to his English girlfriend, not knowing that she was carrying his baby. This is a backstory I will have to read up about in the earlier books.
Though I do sincerely hope this book contained a typographical error. Margaret referred in her letter to Jack to the fact that he was 4 years older than she was. When he was in England and she became pregnant it was January 1974, and Jack would have been 17, probably 18 later that year as he was born in 1956. Please tell me that that 4 years age difference is a typo or that he lied about his age!
Morton does get his answers and the ending to the book couldn’t be better, though some of the answers make for very uncomfortable reading and unpleasant character traits are uncovered. But that, I guess, is what genealogy is all about.
What a fascinating book. I loved it immensely.
May 29, 2017
I read this latest in the Morton Farrier series with interest as, at the end of the previous volume The Spyglass File, the character was about to travel to the USA and try to find his father, the eponymous character of the title here. Morton, a genealogist, had discovered as an adult that he was adopted by his mother's brother and wife, and that his 'aunty' was really his mum. His father was an American who had visited England as a young lad and never knew that he had fathered a child. For Morton's father disappeared shortly after a fire which burned down the family home and killed his father - or so it seems.
The story was as the last volume, quite a good page-turning read, where the author switches between time zones - in this case, the 1970s when his father, Jack, was a young man starting to suspect that his parents have been living a lie, the 1950s when Jack's parents were participating in events that would lead to eventual tragedy, and 2016 when Morton is in the USA researching, while on a 3 week holiday with his tolerant policewoman wife Juliette.
I enjoyed this novella almost to the end, but then there was what I can only consider a cheat - As it was, I just couldn't credit the reasons lying behind the behaviour of Jack's parents, and it was all a bit too melodramatic. Hence only a 3 star rating this time.
The story was as the last volume, quite a good page-turning read, where the author switches between time zones - in this case, the 1970s when his father, Jack, was a young man starting to suspect that his parents have been living a lie, the 1950s when Jack's parents were participating in events that would lead to eventual tragedy, and 2016 when Morton is in the USA researching, while on a 3 week holiday with his tolerant policewoman wife Juliette.
I enjoyed this novella almost to the end, but then there was what I can only consider a cheat - As it was, I just couldn't credit the reasons lying behind the behaviour of Jack's parents, and it was all a bit too melodramatic. Hence only a 3 star rating this time.
June 1, 2017
Great read about the main character finding his own biological father and paternal line, instead of solving other people's difficulties. The author's previous book had led the reader to know this book was coming, as it (The Spyglass File) ended with the main character's wedding to Juliette, his police-woman wife, and their plans to travel to America for their honeymoon and the his sleuthing into his own past (he knowing he was adopted, and that his father had been a young man visiting England from America.) The author takes the main character through many of the issues that a researcher faces, that of being told one thing and then finding out that evidences actually point to a whole different set of facts. The main character has a name for his father, Jack, but wishes to connect with him and any of the family who will allow him in, knowing that his very existence is unknown to all but his biological Dad's sister, Alice, who he had unsuccessfully tried to contact from England via e-mail. Throughout the very satisfying conclusion of Morton's time in America, the reader discovers that he and his new wife are indeed beginning a stable and companionable marriage, that Morton will be able to have a good relationship with his 60-year-old father, that Alice and her spouse have indeed been helpful with getting the connection made without betraying his father, and that not only does Morton Farrier have roots in New England, but also in California.
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November 3, 2021
After reading earlier and later books in this series I really wanted to know more about Morton’s mysterious father. When Morton and his wife Juliette arrive in Boston, Massachusetts in 2016 they are on their honeymoon, but policewoman Juliette is quite happy for him to spend some time tracing his biological father. The story switches between the present day and 1976 when a family tragedy caused Jack Jacklin to disappear from Cape Cod. As the story progresses, we move further back in time to 1949 San Francisco, meeting Velda, a young woman who is heart broken that her former boyfriend Joseph Jacklin is about to marry another girl.
Morton had learnt previously that his birth was the result of a holiday romance with his English mother. The couple had lost touch and it is probable that Jack had no idea that he had a son in England. The investigation is not easy, as change of names and lies that were told, make research in the official records unsuccessful. It is a gripping story and I empathised with Morton’s desire to find his father, alive or dead. A complete story in its own right you could easily read this amazing tale without having ready of the earlier books in the series or having any interest in genealogy but it reminded me of why I look forward to a new book by Nathan Dylan Goodwin so much.
Morton had learnt previously that his birth was the result of a holiday romance with his English mother. The couple had lost touch and it is probable that Jack had no idea that he had a son in England. The investigation is not easy, as change of names and lies that were told, make research in the official records unsuccessful. It is a gripping story and I empathised with Morton’s desire to find his father, alive or dead. A complete story in its own right you could easily read this amazing tale without having ready of the earlier books in the series or having any interest in genealogy but it reminded me of why I look forward to a new book by Nathan Dylan Goodwin so much.
June 10, 2023
What an excellent genealogy mystery! Morton Farrior is a professional forensic genealogist who has solved lots of difficult cases for clients, but his own family history has eluded him. Morton found out late that he had been adopted, and with records sealed, finding the identity of his biological father has been very difficult. Over the course to several books he has picked up bits and pieces of information on his own family with researching for others. Now is his chance, while on his honeymoon to Massachusetts in the USA with new wife Juliette he has set aside a little time to find his father. It all begins, and I'm no giving anything away because this really does begin n page one, with a house fire that killed his grandfather and injured his aunt. Only a week later, his father had disappeared without leaving a clue. It's an interesting story that jumps back and forth between the present, 1976 the year of the fire and his dad's story, and the 40s and 50s and his grandparents story. Why did they do to such lengths to keep their family history hidden? With few clues and an aunt who refuses to talk to him, Morton is under pressure to find his father in the brief time that he has allotted. It was a fun ride and I highly recommend this and all of the Morton Farrior genealogical mystery series.
February 27, 2018
Morton and Juliette are on their honeymoon — two weeks in Boston followed by one in New York. Morton hopes that during those first two weeks he can solve the mystery of his birth father, Harley "Jack" Jacklin, who disappeared after the family home burned down at Christmas in 1976. For some reason, Jack felt responsible, according to a letter he sent to Morton's mother (that she never received). But as Morton continues his research, trying to trace Jack's parents he runs into a roadblock — no trace of them in Boston prior to their marriage, despite their claims to both have been born there. So where did they come from? And why hide their past? If Morton can find Jack, will he know the answer? Excellent story, difficult to put down.
December 22, 2022
This is one of Goodwin's shorter books at 145 pages.
This time, Morton and Juliette are married and away to America for a month long honeymoon. How lucky that Morton's ongoing search for his biological father has clues in a couple of US cities and that his new bride is alright with him leaving her to her own resources as he takes chunks of time to visit archives and track down long-lost relatives.
With a bit of back-and-forth between different decades, the picture of what happened to Morton's father following a family tragedy becomes more clear. And, even with the short number of pages, Goodwin is able to intrigue his readers, throw in a couple of surprise twists and end up with a pretty satisfying conclusion, both for his main character and his readers.
This time, Morton and Juliette are married and away to America for a month long honeymoon. How lucky that Morton's ongoing search for his biological father has clues in a couple of US cities and that his new bride is alright with him leaving her to her own resources as he takes chunks of time to visit archives and track down long-lost relatives.
With a bit of back-and-forth between different decades, the picture of what happened to Morton's father following a family tragedy becomes more clear. And, even with the short number of pages, Goodwin is able to intrigue his readers, throw in a couple of surprise twists and end up with a pretty satisfying conclusion, both for his main character and his readers.
June 28, 2017
A great read! Having read many of Mr. Goodwin's previous genealogy books which woven in them was the search for Morton's father he never knew until he was 16 and found out he had been adopted. As I wove may way through each book, the mystery of his father was always there waiting to be discovered through his tracing of ancestors. This short story made me cry but I won't give away why. You need to read it and the other of Mr. Goodwin's Forensic Genealogy books. Each one is great and moves onto the next very nicely. I couldn't put them down and had to read the next just as soon as I finished the previous one.
September 7, 2018
I just happened to grab this book from the library to read on a last minute vacation. It couldn't have worked out better since portions of the story take place in Cape Cod and that's where we were! It was such fun reading about the main character going to the Sturgis Library in Barnstable when I've done some genealogy research of my own there too.
I liked this plot better than the 2 other Morton Farrier books I've read so far. Faster pace. More twists and turns. And I'm glad Morton's bio-Dad's story finally gets told.
I liked this plot better than the 2 other Morton Farrier books I've read so far. Faster pace. More twists and turns. And I'm glad Morton's bio-Dad's story finally gets told.
December 26, 2019
Unlike previous books in the series, Morton Farrier does not get kidnapped or assaulted, no files are stolen, his house is not vandalized or burglarized. It does, however, have a lot of family drama as he searches for his father, using records from America and interviews with family members, residents of homes where ancestors lived and a lot of help from his wife who goes into detective mode leaning on her training from the police force.
A well-written book that provides a lot of enjoyment for the reader.
A well-written book that provides a lot of enjoyment for the reader.
September 6, 2021
In this short book, Morton Farrier finally unravels the mystery surrounding his biological father. He travels to United States, on his honeymoon, with the express purpose of looking for his father. In the process, he uncovers the dark secrets of his paternal grandparents that had destroyed the family. As usual, the book travels back and forth through time - to 1950, to 1976 and to the present, telling the story from multiple viewpoints. Unlike the other books of the series, Morton never finds himself in any physical peril, and the book ends happily, with him learning his father's story and having a chance to meet him.
December 30, 2024
I enjoyed this 'novella' in the Farrior series, my first, especially as it took place on Cape Cod, where I currently live. The places, both on the Cape and Boston were pleasant reminders of home woven into the story. I enjoy genealogical research as I am into my Family Tree and the stories behind my ancestors motivations for immigration, work and lovers. I smiled when I read the acknowledgements that included references to the Cape Cod Genealogical Society and people that I am familiar with as I am now the treasurer.
Now I will pick up the next chapter.
Now I will pick up the next chapter.
August 20, 2018
The book we've all been waiting for and at last, we know about Morton Farrier's father. It took some time and a lot of research, but finally, we learned the truth.
More truth than we had imagined, and not all of it good. Never the less, Morton's stubborn and determined research gave him the results he craved for - and more than that, the results we craved for.
A lovely complex mystery with many a twist. Enjoy :)
More truth than we had imagined, and not all of it good. Never the less, Morton's stubborn and determined research gave him the results he craved for - and more than that, the results we craved for.
A lovely complex mystery with many a twist. Enjoy :)
April 10, 2019
The Morton Farrier, Forensic Genealogist Series continues with book #6...’The Missing Man.’ Morton carries on the search for his biological father across the pond during his honeymoon. The story moves quickly and smoothly between the 50s, 70s and current day. I have to say that I felt real empathy for the characters, particularly Morton. With only 2 more books left in the series (to date), I think this one is my favorite so far. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 8, 2020
Love, Love, LOVE this series of books and cannot put them down!
My three favourite things :- History, Genealogy and Crime all encompassed in a loving relationship that the lead character, Morton Farrier, has with his very patient (now) wife, Juliette - a police woman, which comes in handy with the amount of trouble he gets into!
All I need now is to know when book nine of the series comes out?! I literally cannot wait!
My three favourite things :- History, Genealogy and Crime all encompassed in a loving relationship that the lead character, Morton Farrier, has with his very patient (now) wife, Juliette - a police woman, which comes in handy with the amount of trouble he gets into!
All I need now is to know when book nine of the series comes out?! I literally cannot wait!
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September 17, 2020This whole series is engaging, including this novella set in and around Cape Cod. This book has most of the same strengths and weaknesses as the other books in the series. I found myself wishing for a little more character development than the length of this book allowed ... and a little less tragedy and sorrow ... but I was ready to have some questions about the forensic genealogist's father - the "missing man" - resolved. Eventful part of the series.
May 21, 2017
As usual, Goodwin's books are hard to put down. This one had many twists and turns but kept my attention throughout. I like the way he introduces the past, the near-past and the recent alternatively. One has to be sure to read the chapter titles to know where they are. Again, I like the way he thinks and makes use of research sources.
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