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Cold Case Squad #3
Clean Break
Gabby and the Cold Case Squad tackle their most personal case yet.
Evie Manson’s foster mom vanished six weeks ago on a trip to Pennsylvania. The mystery surrounding her disappearance haunts Evie. Was it a blind date gone bad? Is she injured somewhere all alone? Why hasn’t anyone heard from her since?
With not a clue in sight, Gabby and the Cold Case Squad travel to Shady Valley to investigate. When no one will answer their questions and hostility abounds around every corner, the crew determines something is definitely shady in the valley.
News of a dead body found in the local park intensifies the search for Evie’s missing mother. Just what is the town hiding? Is Evie’s foster mom even still alive? Gabby and her team need to catch a break before time runs out. But will obstacles at every turn stop them?
Evie Manson’s foster mom vanished six weeks ago on a trip to Pennsylvania. The mystery surrounding her disappearance haunts Evie. Was it a blind date gone bad? Is she injured somewhere all alone? Why hasn’t anyone heard from her since?
With not a clue in sight, Gabby and the Cold Case Squad travel to Shady Valley to investigate. When no one will answer their questions and hostility abounds around every corner, the crew determines something is definitely shady in the valley.
News of a dead body found in the local park intensifies the search for Evie’s missing mother. Just what is the town hiding? Is Evie’s foster mom even still alive? Gabby and her team need to catch a break before time runs out. But will obstacles at every turn stop them?
- GenresMystery Thriller
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2019
About the author
Christy Barritt
333 books1,803 followersChristy Barritt is an author, freelance writer and speaker who lives in Virginia. She’s married to her Prince Charming, a man who thinks she’s hilarious—but only when she’s not trying to be. Christy’s a self-proclaimed klutz, an avid music lover who’s known for spontaneously bursting into song, and a road trip aficionado. She’s only won one contest in her life—and her prize was kissing a pig (okay, okay… actually she did win the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery also). Her current claim to fame is showing off her mother, who looks just like former First Lady Barbara Bush
When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.
When she’s not working or spending time with her family, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and exploring small, unsuspecting towns where people have no idea how accident prone she is.
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April 17, 2026
This was a nice read.
January 3, 2020
I have been hooked on this series ever since I read the first one. Christy Barritt's books just keep getting better, and they were already great. This is without a doubt my favorite mystery series. While this book can probably stand alone, I recommend reading the entire series. I love the way Gabby has grown and changed.
January 8, 2020
In Clean Break by Christy Barritt, she throws readers back into Gabby and Riley's world. Since Gabby was the first introduction I made to Barritt's writing, she holds a dear place in my heart. I was glad to catch up and see how they were doing. The mystery in Clean Break captured my attention and begged me to turn the pages to see where Alice disappeared to. I figured out who the villain was before Gabby did, which was a nice turn to the story. There was some romance, but really nothing to turn readers' nose up at. It has been coming for a while if readers are familiar with the Gabby stories. Not that it has anything to do with Gabby. She's happily married to Riley. Overall, Clean Break was a nice story filled with realistic dilemmas for a new family and the mystery nicely summed up by the end of the novel. I recommend this story for fans of Barritt's writing or fans of Gabby St. Clair. I mean Thomas.
June 11, 2020
A foster mother using a dating site, meets a guy in Pennsylvania. Evie tried to find answers, and now Gabby and her team have come . The town does not welcome stranger, how will they find answers. Even the arrogant police chief, no sign of foul play no investigation. Interesting twist to the story at the end. Good flowing series, and enjoyed al three in this set.
April 8, 2020
CLEAN BREAK might be book 15 in this series, but the books all stand-alone, the mysteries are solved in each book, but the main characters are consistent.
This book is set in a creepy little town in Pennsylvania that might give Fog Lake, Tennessee competition for creepiness. Women are being murdered by a serial killer, but the police claim they can find no leads--or are they too lazy to follow them?
Gabby and her team have little to go on, but they are determined, even if it means the bullies arrive enforce to run them out of town.
i had my guesses who-dun-it, but I was wrong. There were some unexpected twists. Another winner from prolific author Christy Barritt.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
This book is set in a creepy little town in Pennsylvania that might give Fog Lake, Tennessee competition for creepiness. Women are being murdered by a serial killer, but the police claim they can find no leads--or are they too lazy to follow them?
Gabby and her team have little to go on, but they are determined, even if it means the bullies arrive enforce to run them out of town.
i had my guesses who-dun-it, but I was wrong. There were some unexpected twists. Another winner from prolific author Christy Barritt.
I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
March 29, 2020
Barritt knocks it outta the park once again! I love every series that she has written, but the Squeaky Clean series is my top fave! This installment has Gabby and her cold case cohorts Evie and Sherman traveling for a couple of days to work on a cold case. The case involves Evie’s foster mom who has gone missing 6 weeks prior. While investigating, they quickly discover that the town of Shady Valley, PA is very unwelcoming to strangers. While investigating the disappearance of Angela, there soon discover that more people have disappeared and died in the area. Can the cold case squad crack this case? Read this book and find out!
March 1, 2020
Gabby is the first Christy Barritt character that I got to know, about 5 or 6 years ago, and since then she has become my favorite character. So it was great fun to return to Gabby's world in this 15th installment of sleuthing with Gabby. She is older now, happily married, and still solving cases, albeit with a team of detectives, and with the support of Riley, not on her own. This time, the Cold Case Squad travel to Pennsylvania to find a missing person. Gabby's journey, her quirky friends, and her supportive husband, as well as another mystery, all add up to another fun read!
December 20, 2019
Christy writes another 5 star book. I honestly can’t see her ever writing one that’s not a 5 star. Gabby is a delightful character. This book to me was a little different from her other Squeaky Clean. It centered more on finding a friend and her mom who disappeared but we all know where Gabby is murder follows This book is no different, it will not disappoint. Grab a cup of coffee, sit down and enjoy your time with Gabby.
December 27, 2019
I haven't read all of the Squeaky clean books up to this book but I know that a really like the main character, Gabby. She started off as a crime scene "cleaner" and is now investigating crimes with her small team. Gabby is a fun, quirky character but gets the job done in this story. She helps her friend Evie find her missing foster mom. There is a lot of intertwining of incidents throughout the book that lead them to an amazing ending. Highly recommended this easy, fun read.
November 26, 2020
Better than Rizoli and Isles..
One more book to go and my pandemic binge reading of this series is done. Like coming to the end of a good tv season! Really good read and hard to put down. I love the musical references and get a kick out seeing a new one pop up! It is very refreshing to read about the journey of Gabby's faith. Nothing better than a great read and a good cup of coffee.
One more book to go and my pandemic binge reading of this series is done. Like coming to the end of a good tv season! Really good read and hard to put down. I love the musical references and get a kick out seeing a new one pop up! It is very refreshing to read about the journey of Gabby's faith. Nothing better than a great read and a good cup of coffee.
November 18, 2022
Review of this book.
The clues were so subtle that I dismissed a lot of them. I went off on a different direction. Fantastic job of great mystery writing. The author has definitely made great strides in her writing. The story pulls you in and keeps you going. You cannot put the book down because you have to find the answers. Her books are addictive. You just want to keep reading them. Her style is unique. It is clean, funny, and deadly serious all at the same time.
The clues were so subtle that I dismissed a lot of them. I went off on a different direction. Fantastic job of great mystery writing. The author has definitely made great strides in her writing. The story pulls you in and keeps you going. You cannot put the book down because you have to find the answers. Her books are addictive. You just want to keep reading them. Her style is unique. It is clean, funny, and deadly serious all at the same time.
December 5, 2019
This is the best one of the cold cases so far
I like these as long as Riley is involved more. I was beginning to think that I wouldn't like it because he wasn't in it very much but thankfully she included him more. I love their marriage and how much they respect each other. Thanks for getting him more involved and keep writing more!!
I like these as long as Riley is involved more. I was beginning to think that I wouldn't like it because he wasn't in it very much but thankfully she included him more. I love their marriage and how much they respect each other. Thanks for getting him more involved and keep writing more!!
December 8, 2019
Something Shady is Happening
There is a lot of good suspense with characters we know and Love.
When Evies foster mom, Angela, disappears the Cold Car Squad comes in to find her. They find out that a young woman has been murdered, does it have anything to do with Angela's disappearance?
There is a lot of good suspense with characters we know and Love.
When Evies foster mom, Angela, disappears the Cold Car Squad comes in to find her. They find out that a young woman has been murdered, does it have anything to do with Angela's disappearance?
December 15, 2019
Surprising
It’s been a long time since I’ve read about Gabby. I read the first squeaky clean book, but got caught up in other of Ms. Barritt’s books and forgot about Gabby. Gasp! I know! It looks like I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. Gabby has matured, but is still the quirky gal I learned to like before. This is an easy read and a real page-turner. Enjoy!
It’s been a long time since I’ve read about Gabby. I read the first squeaky clean book, but got caught up in other of Ms. Barritt’s books and forgot about Gabby. Gasp! I know! It looks like I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. Gabby has matured, but is still the quirky gal I learned to like before. This is an easy read and a real page-turner. Enjoy!
December 15, 2019
Great characters and a great mystery
Gabby never disappoints. Her knack for finding trouble always makes things interesting. I love the way her friends and husband accept her for who she is. She solves mysteries and takes us on a fun and exciting adventure doing it. Highly recommend!
Gabby never disappoints. Her knack for finding trouble always makes things interesting. I love the way her friends and husband accept her for who she is. She solves mysteries and takes us on a fun and exciting adventure doing it. Highly recommend!
December 17, 2019
Gabby is as good as ever!
Christy has such a knowledge of Gabby and her personality gets ever deeper! Gabby is also approaching some major life changes and we are not told what all of them at going to be, or even now long these changes will take. I am glad Gabby and Riley are back!
Christy has such a knowledge of Gabby and her personality gets ever deeper! Gabby is also approaching some major life changes and we are not told what all of them at going to be, or even now long these changes will take. I am glad Gabby and Riley are back!
December 23, 2019
Another great book by Christy Barritt!
This time the Cold Case Squad is tackling the disappearance of Evie's foster mom. Once again the story was excellent with lots of action. I love how the main characters are developing. The town they were visiting was sad in so many ways.
But I enjoyed this story so much and look forward to more from Gabby, Riley, and the rest of the gang!
This time the Cold Case Squad is tackling the disappearance of Evie's foster mom. Once again the story was excellent with lots of action. I love how the main characters are developing. The town they were visiting was sad in so many ways.
But I enjoyed this story so much and look forward to more from Gabby, Riley, and the rest of the gang!
June 18, 2020
Awe....
Another fantastic read! Enjoyed this whole series and I hope to read more by Ms. Barritt. This author adds excitement and thrills to the page at just the right times. I was able to figure it out just before the killer was revealed, but it was a tricky one. So off I go to the next series.
Another fantastic read! Enjoyed this whole series and I hope to read more by Ms. Barritt. This author adds excitement and thrills to the page at just the right times. I was able to figure it out just before the killer was revealed, but it was a tricky one. So off I go to the next series.
December 4, 2019
Yay Gabby’s back
I love Gabby and her crazy ways. From her funny tshirts to her ability to piece together a puzzle to solve a crime, any book with Gabby in it is a must read for me!
I love Gabby and her crazy ways. From her funny tshirts to her ability to piece together a puzzle to solve a crime, any book with Gabby in it is a must read for me!
December 30, 2019
I had a BETA copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. I enjoyed the plot and the characters in this book. Christy does a great job with the story line and character development. It kept me guessing until near the end as to who the killer was.
March 5, 2020
Slow moving.
I felt this story took too long to tell. It was rather dull and I never really understood the relationship of the main characters. I found the ending boring. I guess this is just not my kind of mystery.
I felt this story took too long to tell. It was rather dull and I never really understood the relationship of the main characters. I found the ending boring. I guess this is just not my kind of mystery.
October 21, 2020
A Walk in the Woods?
Wow! Another suspencefull and intriguing adventure. Christi Barritt has a definite way of twisting and turning things to lead you astray and provide you with so many theories. I am looking forward to the next in this series!
Wow! Another suspencefull and intriguing adventure. Christi Barritt has a definite way of twisting and turning things to lead you astray and provide you with so many theories. I am looking forward to the next in this series!
December 8, 2019
Clean Break
It was so much fun catching up with Gabby, Riley, Evie, and Sherman. I like this series the most. Can't wait to see what Gabby's next job will be.
It was so much fun catching up with Gabby, Riley, Evie, and Sherman. I like this series the most. Can't wait to see what Gabby's next job will be.
December 12, 2019
Another good one
I enjoy Christy's writing style. She uses everyday scenarios and makes her characters seem real. I cat wait for more of them.
I enjoy Christy's writing style. She uses everyday scenarios and makes her characters seem real. I cat wait for more of them.
December 21, 2019
Christy does it again! Twists, turns and plenty of questions in this latest Gabby adventure. Loved it.
December 29, 2019
As always, Barritt delivers a fun, quirky tale with the right amount of suspense and intrigue.
January 1, 2020
Another winner
This is another winner by Christy Barritt. The Squeaky Clean Mysteries are never boring. I always enjoy reading about Gabby.
This is another winner by Christy Barritt. The Squeaky Clean Mysteries are never boring. I always enjoy reading about Gabby.
January 31, 2020
Wonderful Christian suspense
I enjoy reading about Gabby's escapades. This was a great story. A quick read. Good twist at the end. Highly recommend.
I enjoy reading about Gabby's escapades. This was a great story. A quick read. Good twist at the end. Highly recommend.
February 2, 2020
Good read
This was a good clean book. Which you don't find much anymore, it kept you guessing who was the killer
This was a good clean book. Which you don't find much anymore, it kept you guessing who was the killer
June 23, 2020
Future Netflix Series
Loved the whole series. Would love to see it on Netflix. Of course, watching it on tv is never as good as reading a book.
Loved the whole series. Would love to see it on Netflix. Of course, watching it on tv is never as good as reading a book.
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