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Miranda and Parker #8
The Boy
There’s nothing more terrifying than losing your child.
An eerie robotic message on Parker’s cell.
Unknown caller.
Miranda and Parker follow the lead.
Was that a mistake?
Answering that call throws her and Parker into the investigation of a grisly murder—an incident that leads to a web of secrets and lies bigger than either of them could have imagined.
To top things off, the team they were supposed to form is disgruntled with the management.
If Miranda can’t pull things together soon, this time more than one person might end up dead.
An eerie robotic message on Parker’s cell.
Unknown caller.
Miranda and Parker follow the lead.
Was that a mistake?
Answering that call throws her and Parker into the investigation of a grisly murder—an incident that leads to a web of secrets and lies bigger than either of them could have imagined.
To top things off, the team they were supposed to form is disgruntled with the management.
If Miranda can’t pull things together soon, this time more than one person might end up dead.
219 pages, ebook
Published June 10, 2016
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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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March 10, 2020
Another intriguing story
Parker put Miranda in charge of the team. They quickly have a new case. A boy is missing . This is another thriller from start to finish. Who made the robotic phone call to Parker. Is Parker’s sister involved? Is a teacher really working for the FBI? Can they find the boy before it’s too late. Makes you realize evil is lurking all around us. This one is a page turner.
Linsey Lanier is a gifted writer. Each book brings a different story that makes you wanting to continue reading the series.
Parker put Miranda in charge of the team. They quickly have a new case. A boy is missing . This is another thriller from start to finish. Who made the robotic phone call to Parker. Is Parker’s sister involved? Is a teacher really working for the FBI? Can they find the boy before it’s too late. Makes you realize evil is lurking all around us. This one is a page turner.
Linsey Lanier is a gifted writer. Each book brings a different story that makes you wanting to continue reading the series.
June 8, 2018
I am so glad I boutht this series together!! I finish one to start the next!! The Boy is another page turner page turner. Miranda and Parker are back together...whew! Now Miranda is in charge of her own team, but for how long?
Does her and her new team figure out what is going on with the FBI, GBI, the Senator and the kidnappers, what is the conection and why did they take the boy?? What about the birth mother, where does she fit in to this one.
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE!!! Another great read into the lives of Mirand and Parker and the Parker Investigations Services.
You won't be disappointed!
Does her and her new team figure out what is going on with the FBI, GBI, the Senator and the kidnappers, what is the conection and why did they take the boy?? What about the birth mother, where does she fit in to this one.
YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE!!! Another great read into the lives of Mirand and Parker and the Parker Investigations Services.
You won't be disappointed!
February 3, 2025
Start with nothing and end up with everything!
Wow! They just keep getting better. Whay a wonderful hunt for the team. Now with Miranda in charge of the team, how will she keep going. Not wanting the job and some of her friends feeling left out, due to more experience the can make a decision to stay or go after this case. Some real thriller this one is. They get involved wit the GBI, FBI and some really weird help. Lot of dead ends and some info to keep them moving forward.
Wow! They just keep getting better. Whay a wonderful hunt for the team. Now with Miranda in charge of the team, how will she keep going. Not wanting the job and some of her friends feeling left out, due to more experience the can make a decision to stay or go after this case. Some real thriller this one is. They get involved wit the GBI, FBI and some really weird help. Lot of dead ends and some info to keep them moving forward.
March 30, 2021
Wow!
Hurrah! Miranda and Parker are back as a team but their investigations are still leading them into danger! I still do not like “ cliffhanger” at end of the book. Each book is fast paced, our main characters still rush into scary situations, which such professionals should not be doing. I find this aspect a fault in the writing.
Hurrah! Miranda and Parker are back as a team but their investigations are still leading them into danger! I still do not like “ cliffhanger” at end of the book. Each book is fast paced, our main characters still rush into scary situations, which such professionals should not be doing. I find this aspect a fault in the writing.
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July 24, 2025Chapter One
She risked another glance in her rearview mirror and caught the dark outline of the man behind the steering wheel of the black van.
She could just make out his frame. He was a large man. Frighteningly large. The van drew close and he looked straight at her.
A shiver of nerves went through her.
But then he’d probably seen her the first time she’d noticed him fifteen minutes ago. Right after she’d exited the grocery store on Krog Street.
She never should have left the house this afternoon, but they had run out of food and the only thing left was peanut butter.
The boy was allergic to peanuts.
She liked the place they’d given them. It was a pretty little blue house off Irwin Street in the Old Fourth Ward of the city. The homes there were close together and the neighbors seemed friendly enough. Not that she had spoken to any of them. That was forbidden. There were children in the neighborhood and the boy longed to play with them.
That was also forbidden.
For three long days she’d attempted to keep him occupied with books and toys and video games. All the while she’d been waiting for word. What to do next? How would she know when it was safe again?
And then the food supply got low.
The light changed and she continued on Spring Street not knowing what else to do.
She shouldn’t have left the house, she told herself again. She should have contacted someone for supplies. But the phone number she had was only for emergencies. She’d thought she could handle a simple trip to the grocery store. But somehow the man in the van had found her.
She could handle this, she told herself again, straightening her shoulders with determination. She’d had training, after all. She’d done well in the exercises for losing a tail. But that had been two years ago, and it had been just a drill.
She’d never had to do it for real.
How had he found her? Had he followed her from the house? If so, then the boy was in trouble. The thought filled her with a sinking feeling.
No. She was positive no one had followed her from the house. This man had been cruising the streets looking for her. Had it been just her bad luck that he’d spotted her? That meant they knew what she looked like.
If only she hadn’t left the boy alone in the house.
Hope you enjoy this exciting adventure.
She risked another glance in her rearview mirror and caught the dark outline of the man behind the steering wheel of the black van.
She could just make out his frame. He was a large man. Frighteningly large. The van drew close and he looked straight at her.
A shiver of nerves went through her.
But then he’d probably seen her the first time she’d noticed him fifteen minutes ago. Right after she’d exited the grocery store on Krog Street.
She never should have left the house this afternoon, but they had run out of food and the only thing left was peanut butter.
The boy was allergic to peanuts.
She liked the place they’d given them. It was a pretty little blue house off Irwin Street in the Old Fourth Ward of the city. The homes there were close together and the neighbors seemed friendly enough. Not that she had spoken to any of them. That was forbidden. There were children in the neighborhood and the boy longed to play with them.
That was also forbidden.
For three long days she’d attempted to keep him occupied with books and toys and video games. All the while she’d been waiting for word. What to do next? How would she know when it was safe again?
And then the food supply got low.
The light changed and she continued on Spring Street not knowing what else to do.
She shouldn’t have left the house, she told herself again. She should have contacted someone for supplies. But the phone number she had was only for emergencies. She’d thought she could handle a simple trip to the grocery store. But somehow the man in the van had found her.
She could handle this, she told herself again, straightening her shoulders with determination. She’d had training, after all. She’d done well in the exercises for losing a tail. But that had been two years ago, and it had been just a drill.
She’d never had to do it for real.
How had he found her? Had he followed her from the house? If so, then the boy was in trouble. The thought filled her with a sinking feeling.
No. She was positive no one had followed her from the house. This man had been cruising the streets looking for her. Had it been just her bad luck that he’d spotted her? That meant they knew what she looked like.
If only she hadn’t left the boy alone in the house.
Hope you enjoy this exciting adventure.
February 11, 2019
Underwhelmed
Took me a bit to get into this book. The proofreading of this book was mediocre. There were areas when it seemed as if the thought process wasn't completed. It seemed like parts of the book were missing. I had downloaded it to my Kindle, there may have been issues with the download.
I did finish the book despite all the issues I was having. It left me underwhelmed.
Took me a bit to get into this book. The proofreading of this book was mediocre. There were areas when it seemed as if the thought process wasn't completed. It seemed like parts of the book were missing. I had downloaded it to my Kindle, there may have been issues with the download.
I did finish the book despite all the issues I was having. It left me underwhelmed.
February 18, 2020
Yet another outstanding book in the series!
Parker and Steele kick booty yet again! Linsey Lanier keeps writing- magic flowing and I for one can't get enough! The tension is fierce and the stakes are high as Parker Detective Agency searches for a missing child! The clues are few and far between, but Miranda will never settle in her quest for justice for victims! She and Parker are unstopable!
Parker and Steele kick booty yet again! Linsey Lanier keeps writing- magic flowing and I for one can't get enough! The tension is fierce and the stakes are high as Parker Detective Agency searches for a missing child! The clues are few and far between, but Miranda will never settle in her quest for justice for victims! She and Parker are unstopable!
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April 26, 2020The Boy and the monsters
An excellent read.You are going to make me continue to break my own rule of reading in my own house. Maybe with summer coming I will be able to spend more time outside.Please keep up the great work. You had better keep writing more books about this couple. I will run out of books before you know it..
An excellent read.You are going to make me continue to break my own rule of reading in my own house. Maybe with summer coming I will be able to spend more time outside.Please keep up the great work. You had better keep writing more books about this couple. I will run out of books before you know it..
February 28, 2019
The Boy
I don't know what more to say about this book or this series except it is fantastic. This series is more than five star. This series is great. The suspense and mystery is great. You don't want to put these books down for every mystery reader this is the series to read.
I don't know what more to say about this book or this series except it is fantastic. This series is more than five star. This series is great. The suspense and mystery is great. You don't want to put these books down for every mystery reader this is the series to read.
April 19, 2019
Together
Parker gives Miranda control of the team,she hates it.But they get a big case. Pulling all resources they go after the bad guy. Still trying to keep the truths from her daughter she feels,she already knows
Parker gives Miranda control of the team,she hates it.But they get a big case. Pulling all resources they go after the bad guy. Still trying to keep the truths from her daughter she feels,she already knows
October 12, 2019
The Boy
Linsey you have done it again. Not until the end do you reveal the culprit or did you. Someone is still lurking around the hugh house sitting out in the woods. Who is the stranger and what is he up to and why?
Linsey you have done it again. Not until the end do you reveal the culprit or did you. Someone is still lurking around the hugh house sitting out in the woods. Who is the stranger and what is he up to and why?
January 22, 2020
Snake in sheep’s clothing.
Miranda and Parker are at it again. Someone has stolen a child. Can they solve the case and save the child. I won’t spoil it for you.. another good one. They will do just about anything for a case.
Miranda and Parker are at it again. Someone has stolen a child. Can they solve the case and save the child. I won’t spoil it for you.. another good one. They will do just about anything for a case.
January 30, 2020
The Boy and Trains
Another whiteknuckled story keeping you on the edge of your seat. Enjoyed the fast-moving storyline and the different characters. Looking forward to reading your next adventure with Miranda and Parker.
Another whiteknuckled story keeping you on the edge of your seat. Enjoyed the fast-moving storyline and the different characters. Looking forward to reading your next adventure with Miranda and Parker.
May 25, 2021
Chugga Chugga Cho-Cho
Trafficking any, one, especially children makes me sick and my blood boil. I had difficulty with this one, even though it is so true. The leader must be stopped!!
Trafficking any, one, especially children makes me sick and my blood boil. I had difficulty with this one, even though it is so true. The leader must be stopped!!
April 24, 2023
Author Gets Bogged down
I have enjoyed the series of Miranda and Parker Mysteries, however I’m finding her books become bogged down in the middle with insignificant story lines. This is starting to turn me off her books.
I have enjoyed the series of Miranda and Parker Mysteries, however I’m finding her books become bogged down in the middle with insignificant story lines. This is starting to turn me off her books.
July 11, 2017
As I always find with this author, the story gets more and more gripping as it goes on. And we learn more about the lives of each of the characters.
Another brilliant story.
Another brilliant story.
February 10, 2019
Great
What a cliff hanger, another brilliant book, they just keep getting better, looking forward to the next book, would definitely recommend
What a cliff hanger, another brilliant book, they just keep getting better, looking forward to the next book, would definitely recommend
June 9, 2019
Great series!
Finding a kidnapped boy while Miranda is now in charge of the team, comes with multiple challenges. Love this series!
Finding a kidnapped boy while Miranda is now in charge of the team, comes with multiple challenges. Love this series!
December 16, 2019
Miranda and Parker
I would recommend this series to everyone. I am hooked on keeping up on all of Miranda and Parkers agency adventure. Next snakes???
I would recommend this series to everyone. I am hooked on keeping up on all of Miranda and Parkers agency adventure. Next snakes???
August 30, 2020
This was another good one in the series. It was good to see Miranda and Parker together, and their team. The story line was really good as well.
September 8, 2020
Exciting and thrilling!
Miranda and Parker duo is so exciting! Starting Snakebit now.Each one is great but together they,are exciting!The series get better and better.
Miranda and Parker duo is so exciting! Starting Snakebit now.Each one is great but together they,are exciting!The series get better and better.
October 14, 2020
Another bad guy down
It's really not a give away. We know Miranda and Parker won't give up without bringing the bad guy down. And it gets no worse than child sex trafficking.
It's really not a give away. We know Miranda and Parker won't give up without bringing the bad guy down. And it gets no worse than child sex trafficking.
October 23, 2020
Mystery and suspense
Once again the detective duo manages to escape from an evil villain and this time for the sake of a child.
Once again the detective duo manages to escape from an evil villain and this time for the sake of a child.
October 26, 2020
Love Miranda and Parker. Intriguing story of kidnapping. The relationships in this book are totally mind blowing and the emotions are gut wrenching. The of your seat climax is one of the best in this series. On to the next book.
November 16, 2020
Still reading
I always enjoy the mystery with these books. Do not always always enjoy how rSepetitious they can be. will read a couple more.
I always enjoy the mystery with these books. Do not always always enjoy how rSepetitious they can be. will read a couple more.
January 13, 2021
Honestly I don't know why I am continuing with this series, Miranda is made dumber with each book. Luckily it's through kindle unlimited.
May 9, 2021
Good read.
October 5, 2021
great series
Another great book cannot get enough of this series of books, if you like intrigue and suspense need to read. You want be disappointed.
Another great book cannot get enough of this series of books, if you like intrigue and suspense need to read. You want be disappointed.
January 20, 2022
This is a Great book!!
It is a page turner!!
It is a page turner!!
May 13, 2022
The Boy
This is the story of a sex trafficking ring that kidnapped boys and sent them out of the country for big money. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This is the story of a sex trafficking ring that kidnapped boys and sent them out of the country for big money. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
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