“I read an article online, law enforcement is using those kits to track serial killers in cold cases through their family trees,” said Iris. She curled her footy pajama covered feet into a crisscross. Her stubby bleach blond pig tales bobbed whenever she moved an inch. “Yeah, I’ve read the same news story, but if any DNA hit for my families’ case, our detective would inform us asap.” “If those kits were less expensive you’d have an even bigger sample group.” Charlotte grabbed her laptop and googled the top sites. “Prices range from sixty to two hundred dollars and up depending on the features.” “Roll with me.” “Okay.” “I’m thinking aloud here. What if someone bought one of those companies. Launched a huge marketing campaign and slashed the price for Black Friday. How many people would purchase them as Christmas gifts?” Asked Iris The women sat staring at each other for several beats. “We could make the test the, 'must have,' gift of 2018,” said Charlotte. “With your Dad’s money, yes, we could.” Charlotte Darwin lost her mother and sisters when she was a little girl now she's an adult and ready to hunt down the cold-blooded killer who stole them from her and her father. Ever wonder what happens to the DNA samples mailed to ancestry websites, then you'll enjoy this fictional what if. A timely novel in this ever-changing science of criminal investigation. From the author of The Noah Chronicles, Wishful Thinking and Overdue for Love. This is a suspenseful story along the lines of a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries program.
Sheila Kaye author of Overdue for Love, Wishful Thinking and The Noah Chronicles has been busy crafting a collection of entertaining and unique action/adventure romance and dystopia novels for all of her readers to enjoy. When she isn't reading or writing she spends her time getting dirty in the garden, preparing for the zombie apocalypse and watching movies with her best friend and husband, Bob. She looks forward to hearing from you on Facebook, Goodreads, Twitter or email, sheilakayeauthor@frontier.com.
An original and creatively twisted mystery. Charlotte Darwin's mother and sisters are murdered when she is a little girl and fifteen years later she is determined to find the killer. With the help of her father and zany best friend, they purchase an ancestry service to track the cold case DNA. The subject matter, although fictional, is timely and thought-provoking.