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Tomas O'Malley Mystery #1
Never Been Found
"Never Been Found is a murder mystery that will soothe your crime-solving, clue-finding itch and delight your inner detective." –Authors Reading
The first installment of the Tomas O’Malley Mystery series.
Long-time Chicago homicide detective has been working the case of a missing girl with little success. Now, her father has been found executed and a serial killer is leaving a trail of female bodies across the city. Are all these cases related? Who could be behind such a wide spread epidemic of organized crime. As the case unwinds and more bodies stack up, O’Malley must choose between what his gut is telling him, and what the case is being designed to show.
Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer leading the detective to a deadly frame-up of a young man in over his head? The missing girl may hold the answer, if only she could be found.
The first installment of the Tomas O’Malley Mystery series.
Long-time Chicago homicide detective has been working the case of a missing girl with little success. Now, her father has been found executed and a serial killer is leaving a trail of female bodies across the city. Are all these cases related? Who could be behind such a wide spread epidemic of organized crime. As the case unwinds and more bodies stack up, O’Malley must choose between what his gut is telling him, and what the case is being designed to show.
Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer leading the detective to a deadly frame-up of a young man in over his head? The missing girl may hold the answer, if only she could be found.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 26, 2018
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July 26, 2020
Never Been Found (Tomas O'Malley Thriller Book 1)
Author : Ken Kappelmann
Publication Date: April 26, 2018
233 pages
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Never Been Found is a murder mystery and book one in the Tomas O’Malley thriller series. You can find both book 1 and 2 on Kindle unlimited. This was my first time reading anything by this author.
O’Malley is a Long-time Chicago homicide detective who has been working the case of a missing girl . However he has had no luck. Now the girls father has been found executed and a serial killer is on the loose killing females all across the city.
This was a great mystery that can be read in a couple hours. The descriptive writing made it easy to picture the scenes. The Characters are fleshed out very well and the plot is well constructed. I did find several editing errors which was a little annoying.
All I'm all the story is well written and a great start to a new series.
Many thanks to the Publisher , the Author , and NetGalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Author : Ken Kappelmann
Publication Date: April 26, 2018
233 pages
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Never Been Found is a murder mystery and book one in the Tomas O’Malley thriller series. You can find both book 1 and 2 on Kindle unlimited. This was my first time reading anything by this author.
O’Malley is a Long-time Chicago homicide detective who has been working the case of a missing girl . However he has had no luck. Now the girls father has been found executed and a serial killer is on the loose killing females all across the city.
This was a great mystery that can be read in a couple hours. The descriptive writing made it easy to picture the scenes. The Characters are fleshed out very well and the plot is well constructed. I did find several editing errors which was a little annoying.
All I'm all the story is well written and a great start to a new series.
Many thanks to the Publisher , the Author , and NetGalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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July 11, 2019
The first installment of the Tomas O’Malley thriller series.
Long-time Chicago homicide detective has been working the case of a missing girl with little success. Now, her father has been found executed and a serial killer is leaving a trail of female bodies across the city. Are all these cases related? Who could be behind such a wide spread epidemic of organized crime. As the case unwinds and more bodies stack up, O’Malley must choose between what his gut is telling him, and what the case is being designed to show.
Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer
leading the detective to a deadly frame-up
of a young man in over his head? The
missing girl may hold the answer, if
only she could be found.
This was a great murder mystery.
Very good plot and story line.
This story follows O'Malley as the main detective who is charged with solving the murder of a man whose daughter is missing, presumed dead.
I was gripped from start and didn't want to stop reading.
This kept me guessing throughout.
Loved the characters created.
Very good plot and story line.
Look forward to more in this series and from the author.
Recommend reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy frm NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Review copied to Amazon UK but link not yet available.
Long-time Chicago homicide detective has been working the case of a missing girl with little success. Now, her father has been found executed and a serial killer is leaving a trail of female bodies across the city. Are all these cases related? Who could be behind such a wide spread epidemic of organized crime. As the case unwinds and more bodies stack up, O’Malley must choose between what his gut is telling him, and what the case is being designed to show.
Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer
leading the detective to a deadly frame-up
of a young man in over his head? The
missing girl may hold the answer, if
only she could be found.
This was a great murder mystery.
Very good plot and story line.
This story follows O'Malley as the main detective who is charged with solving the murder of a man whose daughter is missing, presumed dead.
I was gripped from start and didn't want to stop reading.
This kept me guessing throughout.
Loved the characters created.
Very good plot and story line.
Look forward to more in this series and from the author.
Recommend reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy frm NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Review copied to Amazon UK but link not yet available.
June 14, 2019
This is the first book in the Thomas O'Malley series. It follows O'Malley as the main detective who is charged with solving the murder of a man whose daughter is missing, presumed dead.
What circumstances led to this father’s involvement in the case of his missing daughter? With a serial killer leaving a trail of female bodies throughout the city, could both cases be linked? How deep are these cases tied to organized crime? As the case unwinds, the final solution takes O’Malley through personal and professional losses that could not be prevented. Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer leading the detective to a deadly frame-up of a young man who simply got in over his head? The missing girl may hold the answer, if she could only be found.
This is a gritty novel with lots of characters for you to become involved with and follow throughout. I'm not a huge fan of detective fiction and this one was one of the better books I've read. I prefer a good thriller. It offered an interesting take on police procedures.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What circumstances led to this father’s involvement in the case of his missing daughter? With a serial killer leaving a trail of female bodies throughout the city, could both cases be linked? How deep are these cases tied to organized crime? As the case unwinds, the final solution takes O’Malley through personal and professional losses that could not be prevented. Will O’Malley find the killer, or is the killer leading the detective to a deadly frame-up of a young man who simply got in over his head? The missing girl may hold the answer, if she could only be found.
This is a gritty novel with lots of characters for you to become involved with and follow throughout. I'm not a huge fan of detective fiction and this one was one of the better books I've read. I prefer a good thriller. It offered an interesting take on police procedures.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2020
An intense story about a Chicago detective who is helping a family try to find their missing daughter. He teams up with his former partner who is working on a case about who is killing prostitutes. They think the two cases may be related and then the father of the missing girl is murder. The son is a star college basketball player and he returns home and wants to help in the investigation but just complicates things. His high school buddy is mixed up with some sleazy mob guys who have strip clubs and run hookers.
A very gritty story showcasing some very violent lowlifes who do not care about anything but themselves. The cops know who is committing some of the crimes but can't get evidence on them. It shows how dedicated some cops are and the good and bad they face on the job and at home. Had some great characters. Very well developed. Good descriptions of scenes and actions. Characters show lots of emotions and discussions on moral conflicts.
Received this book from Goodreads.com Giveaways for an unbiased review. Really enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one in the series.
A very gritty story showcasing some very violent lowlifes who do not care about anything but themselves. The cops know who is committing some of the crimes but can't get evidence on them. It shows how dedicated some cops are and the good and bad they face on the job and at home. Had some great characters. Very well developed. Good descriptions of scenes and actions. Characters show lots of emotions and discussions on moral conflicts.
Received this book from Goodreads.com Giveaways for an unbiased review. Really enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one in the series.
June 9, 2019
This is the first book in the series about Thomas O'Malley. A detective based in Chicago, he is working on the case of a missing girl. The case gets more complicated when the missing girl's father is found murdered. A gritty novel with lots of characters and mentions of basketball. This book grips your attention all the way to the end.
A well written book with glimpses of American police procedures.
A well written book with glimpses of American police procedures.
July 5, 2023
4 1/2⭐️’s I really don’t know why this book has not been read by more people. It was a good story about cops trying to take down two evil men. I liked the pace of the story and all the various characters, especially Thomas and Franky. There was drama,mystery, a little romance and even some moments that made you laugh or smile. I liked too, how it tried to follow police procedures. Even, to the point that we wish it didn’t and we were back in the wild,wild west. I will read the second book in the series.
July 25, 2018
Excellent first book in the series. I read all his fantasy books and loved them so I thought I would give this a try - kept me involved turning pages, several twists and character development, and solid ending. You never know how each storyline relates until they all come together.
Can't wait for the next one in the series.
Can't wait for the next one in the series.
August 5, 2019
I really liked this book, it is a police procedural book. It was very intense at times and sad, with a little humor. It was devastating for several families. There was painful episodes for almost all involved. There was excitement and the characters were well written. I cared about some and felt like I knew them and there were also characters I didn't like.
June 22, 2021
I found this book to be a really good read. I have never read anything by this author, but want to now. The writing was done well and the storyline was very interesting. I could not put it down. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I really liked it. I recommend it to those who like mysteries.
December 18, 2019
Never Been Found
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about some cops, some murders and a missing girl. Sometimes it can be hard to stick to the rules when lives are in danger.
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about some cops, some murders and a missing girl. Sometimes it can be hard to stick to the rules when lives are in danger.
December 2, 2025
Wow what an amazing book 📕 the story line and characters are really interesting so many twists n turns in this book! I just cannot stop reading it! It has romance, mystery, suspense, just so much jam packed into this story I loved it! It’s a must read!!
May 30, 2019
A really raw and tough crime novel
A very interesting crime story with tough no hold s barred detective who has a big heart but a relentless attitude to solve the crime
A very interesting crime story with tough no hold s barred detective who has a big heart but a relentless attitude to solve the crime
June 1, 2019
I don’t usually read detective books. Because I find then a little heavy handed and a the writing style doesn’t usually work for me. This book however was a little bit better. I think it was the thriller element that got me. I did enjoy it. But I’m still not sure that this genre is for me.
September 20, 2019
Could not Finish
The writing in this book was so stilted that it took away from the story. I got to 24% of the book and just gave up. Don't know how it got so many good reviews.
The writing in this book was so stilted that it took away from the story. I got to 24% of the book and just gave up. Don't know how it got so many good reviews.
September 29, 2019
Throughly enjoyed the storyline and read
October 27, 2019
A great read
Believable characters and perfect language. It was the definition of a book you can't let down. Many twists throughout the story. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Believable characters and perfect language. It was the definition of a book you can't let down. Many twists throughout the story. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
November 30, 2019
Very good!
Didn't find even one thing that I couldn't understand, and even one contradiction in whole book. Plus the characters seemed real. Good writing, good plot.
Didn't find even one thing that I couldn't understand, and even one contradiction in whole book. Plus the characters seemed real. Good writing, good plot.
January 4, 2020
It was a very good book. It keep me thinking and I was very surprised at the end. I was not expecting the end now I want to read the next book.
February 17, 2021
Great police thriller
This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of twist and turns. Loved the main character Tommy. Can't wait to read the next book.
This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of twist and turns. Loved the main character Tommy. Can't wait to read the next book.
July 3, 2021
Loved the suspense and the characters. Happy to see a sequel is available.
September 18, 2025
An enjoyable true crime read. Great characters
December 14, 2025
I didn't particularly care for this book. Doesn't mean others won't like it. Thanks for opportunity to read though, Goodreads and Author.
May 15, 2021
Kappelmann will keep you up through the night trying to figure out answers to the chase in deep Chicago. You will not be disappointed once you start reading.
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