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Lee Callaway #7
The Guilty Spouse
Is it murder if there is no dead body?
Alex Whitehead was last seen three days ago at a gas station, and many believe that he has run away. But his sister, Kathleen, is convinced that something far worse has happened to him. Detective Fisher is uncertain whether this is a murder investigation or a missing persons case, as all evidence seems to point to the latter. Meanwhile, Detective Holt is haunted by an old case in which his actions caused a woman to lose her unborn child. Desperate to make things right, Holt is determined to find a way to redeem himself. Private Investigator Lee Callaway is approached by a man who wants him to find out who attacked his son. As Callaway investigates, he begins to suspect that something is off about the case.
Alex Whitehead was last seen three days ago at a gas station, and many believe that he has run away. But his sister, Kathleen, is convinced that something far worse has happened to him. Detective Fisher is uncertain whether this is a murder investigation or a missing persons case, as all evidence seems to point to the latter. Meanwhile, Detective Holt is haunted by an old case in which his actions caused a woman to lose her unborn child. Desperate to make things right, Holt is determined to find a way to redeem himself. Private Investigator Lee Callaway is approached by a man who wants him to find out who attacked his son. As Callaway investigates, he begins to suspect that something is off about the case.
- GenresMystery
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2020
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About the author
Thomas Fincham
76 books152 followerspen name for Mobashar Qureshi
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
THOMAS FINCHAM holds a graduate degree in Economics. His travels throughout the world have given him an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs. He has lived in Africa, Asia, and North America. An avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, he decided to give writing a try. Several novels later, he can honestly say he has found his calling. He is married with two kids, and he lives in a hundred-year-old house. He is the author of LEE CALLAWAY series, the HYDER ALI series, the MARTIN RHODES series, and the ECHO ROSE series.
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December 31, 2019
What a thrilling story, a private investigator, two hard-working cops and things that happen as they go about doing their jobs, the Best way they can!! A woman, Kathleen,has been looking for her brother Alex, who was last seen several days ago. Worried that something happened to him she approaches Detective Fisher to look for him. But he is a grown man, there is No body,so a search really can not be legally started. Fisher decides to keep looking by herself...Her partner, Detective Holt is still torn up about an old case, where he was after a drug dealer but shot his pregnant girlfriend who lost the baby and ability to have children. This case haunts him,he wants to assist the woman and make things better..But What can he Do?
Then there is P.I. Lee Callaway, sought out by a man who wants him to find just who attacked his son, leaving him in a disabled state, no longer able to care for himself or understand what is happening around him...Wow, our favorite justice fighters sure have their hands, and minds, over flowing..Can they help anyone, especially themselves as things take over their thoughts, and fast easy cases become a complicated mess?!
I received an ARC from the author and thank him for a thrilling read, I give you my honest and true feelings in this review! Any who enjoy legal action stories be ready to Grab this book January 1,2020!!
Then there is P.I. Lee Callaway, sought out by a man who wants him to find just who attacked his son, leaving him in a disabled state, no longer able to care for himself or understand what is happening around him...Wow, our favorite justice fighters sure have their hands, and minds, over flowing..Can they help anyone, especially themselves as things take over their thoughts, and fast easy cases become a complicated mess?!
I received an ARC from the author and thank him for a thrilling read, I give you my honest and true feelings in this review! Any who enjoy legal action stories be ready to Grab this book January 1,2020!!
October 31, 2021
The Guilty Spouse by T. Fincham has lived to my expectations. After reading books 1 through to 6 in the Lee Callaway Series, I couldn't wait to dig through book #7. I like the development of the characters, especially PI Lee, and how Mr. Fincham develops his plots and is able to bring parallel stories (investigations) without loosing the reader along the way.
I have never understood the drive behind serial killers actions. The cold heartedness doesn't make sense to me, but I know for sure, such people exist.
I am giving it 4 star because it brings our a lot of background information on Lee Callaway and the other key characters that we had read in the previous books in the series. Also, having more than two plots going on in the same book can be confusing.
Overall, it was a good read. A true page-turner
I have never understood the drive behind serial killers actions. The cold heartedness doesn't make sense to me, but I know for sure, such people exist.
I am giving it 4 star because it brings our a lot of background information on Lee Callaway and the other key characters that we had read in the previous books in the series. Also, having more than two plots going on in the same book can be confusing.
Overall, it was a good read. A true page-turner
November 1, 2024
If this was the 1st book I'd listened to in the series, it would be the last. This narrator, David Anthony Roche, sounds like he's reading a text book to 6th graders. Why Mr. Fincham chose to quit using Adam Verner for the series is beyond my imagination. He is a fantastic reader who brought Lee Callaway to life. I loved Callaway in the previous books & don't even like him in this one. How a narrator can make or break a book is something writers should pay attention to. I will finish this book because I don't want to waste a borrow. But, this is it for me. I'll check future narrations next time
February 13, 2021
Highly recommended author
I have been listening to this series and the books are pretty good. Mr. Finch makes sure that the reader is updated in each new book of the series. I love the way that this author can write good clean detective stories without all the explicit sex scenes that other writers think that they have to use. He also has not used any swearing in any of his books that I have read.
I have been listening to this series and the books are pretty good. Mr. Finch makes sure that the reader is updated in each new book of the series. I love the way that this author can write good clean detective stories without all the explicit sex scenes that other writers think that they have to use. He also has not used any swearing in any of his books that I have read.
January 13, 2020
Who are the villains?
Thomas Fincham has written a very good who dunit. The characters and plot well developed. The two different major cases had nothing to do with one another, yet with each chapter he jumps from case to case without the reader losing track of what they already know. The ending was quite a surprise. Well done, Mr. Fincham - it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Thomas Fincham has written a very good who dunit. The characters and plot well developed. The two different major cases had nothing to do with one another, yet with each chapter he jumps from case to case without the reader losing track of what they already know. The ending was quite a surprise. Well done, Mr. Fincham - it was thoroughly enjoyable.
January 21, 2020
I love the connection of this book to other series that Thomas Fincham has written. I’ve read other Lee Callaway books and enjoy discovering new crime series. Parallel stories occur and blend together into a thrilling read, that was hard to put down, and leaves me wanting more. If you like crime and mystery pick this book up!
I received an ARC of this book, this is a voluntary and honest review.
I received an ARC of this book, this is a voluntary and honest review.
January 30, 2020
The best part is the unexpected turns and the many characters in this case. I enjoyed this book very much. Anyone who loves mysteries will love this one.
Highly recommend this book. It is definitely a must read. I enjoyed reading all of the Led CALLAWAY series can't wait for next one.
Highly recommend this book. It is definitely a must read. I enjoyed reading all of the Led CALLAWAY series can't wait for next one.
April 9, 2020
Very good reading
At the beginning it was difficult because you have three different stories and main characters. You never guess how they interweave. But this is very entertaining as you seem to be reading different books at the same time. Different writing plots but they are really good.
At the beginning it was difficult because you have three different stories and main characters. You never guess how they interweave. But this is very entertaining as you seem to be reading different books at the same time. Different writing plots but they are really good.
July 15, 2020
Wow!!!
I couldn't stop reading, I have read the whole series in one week. I have loved every book. I have done a review on every book I have read, I really enjoyed this series. I can't believe the ending!! I never can guess the motives. If you want an amazing series to read during the summer, you've found it.
I couldn't stop reading, I have read the whole series in one week. I have loved every book. I have done a review on every book I have read, I really enjoyed this series. I can't believe the ending!! I never can guess the motives. If you want an amazing series to read during the summer, you've found it.
December 8, 2020
A must read
I really enjoyed this book. A father that’s a doctor having a affair with a patient and his son finding out by chance. When his son calls him out about it he panicks afraid he will tell his mother. Also risking losing his reputation,and all he has worked for. But when his wife decides to hire a P.I.he’s he’s going to be caught.
I really enjoyed this book. A father that’s a doctor having a affair with a patient and his son finding out by chance. When his son calls him out about it he panicks afraid he will tell his mother. Also risking losing his reputation,and all he has worked for. But when his wife decides to hire a P.I.he’s he’s going to be caught.
January 3, 2020
So many leads
Love the Callaway series and have been following faithfully. What I notice is that Lee is sharing the stage with more players, but he is still my favorite semi-loser P.I. Great afternoon escape.
Love the Callaway series and have been following faithfully. What I notice is that Lee is sharing the stage with more players, but he is still my favorite semi-loser P.I. Great afternoon escape.
January 20, 2020
This was the first time I read anything by this author. I really enjoyed it and already downloaded the first 3 books in the series. The book kept my interest, was well written and tied up all loose ends. Yay, found a new author to read.
January 22, 2020
4star
The book was interesting but I’m not a bid fan of jumping back and forth through multiple stories lines... it’s confusing going from one story to another especially every chapter.
The book was interesting but I’m not a bid fan of jumping back and forth through multiple stories lines... it’s confusing going from one story to another especially every chapter.
February 17, 2020
MURDER DESTROYS EVERYTHING
I disliked the fact of three different stories going on at the same time. It was a good mystery book; it was just hard for me to follow. I liked the characters and how each of them were caught
I disliked the fact of three different stories going on at the same time. It was a good mystery book; it was just hard for me to follow. I liked the characters and how each of them were caught
August 2, 2020
The Guilty Spouse
This is a great mystery book. This series really keeps you in suspense until the very end. This book is as good as all the rest in this series. I highly recommend this book and series. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
This is a great mystery book. This series really keeps you in suspense until the very end. This book is as good as all the rest in this series. I highly recommend this book and series. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
February 27, 2022
Do you really know your FAMILY???????
This is one story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!!! Hard to put down!! Shocking and suspenseful!!! You have to read this story, P.!. Callaway DETS. Fisher and Holt all do it again!!!
This is one story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!!! Hard to put down!! Shocking and suspenseful!!! You have to read this story, P.!. Callaway DETS. Fisher and Holt all do it again!!!
March 24, 2022
Serial Daughter Killer
Do not like the repetition explaining main characters life in each book. This was full of turns and twists in the story line. Good book holds your attention.
Do not like the repetition explaining main characters life in each book. This was full of turns and twists in the story line. Good book holds your attention.
April 18, 2023
Noticing a pattern
The first few books were good but now its just constant repeating of things we already know to fill out a thin story.
I'll finish out the series but I won't be reading anything else from this author.
The first few books were good but now its just constant repeating of things we already know to fill out a thin story.
I'll finish out the series but I won't be reading anything else from this author.
September 12, 2023
A time well spent reading
This book will keep your interest in this story line with a surprise ending. I would definitely recommend reading this book. This author has never disappointed me.
This book will keep your interest in this story line with a surprise ending. I would definitely recommend reading this book. This author has never disappointed me.
December 7, 2025
Guilty Spouse
Love his books and Lee Callaway stories? Think I have read so many I now have figured out some of the guilty people. ☹️. I still continue to read as many of Fincham books as I can.
Love his books and Lee Callaway stories? Think I have read so many I now have figured out some of the guilty people. ☹️. I still continue to read as many of Fincham books as I can.
January 15, 2020
Do not typically read mysteries
Wowie... this thriller kept me reading from start to finish. Great characters and storyline was fascinating. Very good read indeed!
Wowie... this thriller kept me reading from start to finish. Great characters and storyline was fascinating. Very good read indeed!
January 18, 2020
Didn't see that coming!
What a good book! It keeps you guessing, you can never put the pieces together until the end! Great read!
What a good book! It keeps you guessing, you can never put the pieces together until the end! Great read!
January 21, 2020
Excellent
Wow! This book was great from page one to the end. A lot of twists and turns that kept you reading to the end. This book will not disappoint.
Wow! This book was great from page one to the end. A lot of twists and turns that kept you reading to the end. This book will not disappoint.
January 26, 2020
Great Read
This held my interest until the very end. I loved the ending. I didn’t see it coming. I love a good mystery.
This held my interest until the very end. I loved the ending. I didn’t see it coming. I love a good mystery.
February 17, 2020
Review
This was a very different story but none the less it kept you wanting to continue reading. Many surprising parts.
This was a very different story but none the less it kept you wanting to continue reading. Many surprising parts.
September 15, 2020
Very good!
I enjoyed this story very much. I'm also a noting this high-energy series. Dana, Greg and Lee are cool characters.
I enjoyed this story very much. I'm also a noting this high-energy series. Dana, Greg and Lee are cool characters.
March 2, 2021
Unknown who did It.
The suspense to the end on who did it. Unsurprising ending with a lot to twist and turns to keep your attention. Well written.
The suspense to the end on who did it. Unsurprising ending with a lot to twist and turns to keep your attention. Well written.
November 13, 2021
book was great keep them coming
November 17, 2021
As always.... Excellent
I have come to really enjoy thisseries . It keeps you on your toes and guessing until the very end. I can't wait to read the next one
I have come to really enjoy thisseries . It keeps you on your toes and guessing until the very end. I can't wait to read the next one
March 6, 2022
Paragraphs
What is with the huge spacing in the paragraphs in these books? Are these books not proof read? They are still good books though!!
What is with the huge spacing in the paragraphs in these books? Are these books not proof read? They are still good books though!!
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