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Cold Case Squad #1-3
The Squeaky Clean Series: Cold Case Squad Trilogy
Gabby St. Claire and her friends come together to solve three cold case mysteries! Clean Gabby St. Claire Thomas has been given the opportunity of a heading up a privately funded Cold Case Squad and handpicking the team members. Persnickety Evie Manson and nerdy Sherman Gilbert join forces with Gabby to bring justice and solace to families who still want answers. On their first case, the Squad discovers that the murders of Ron and Margie Simmons are more than cold—they’re frozen solid. The couple’s anniversary celebration ended as a double homicide, and ten years later their daughter still longs for answers. But who would kill the loving couple? What kind of secrets hid beneath their cheery, All-American exteriors? With every new lead, someone tries to sabotage their investigation . . . but the team might just end up being their own worst enemies. As a deadline presses in, can Gabby and her Squad bring the heat? Or will this cold-case killer make a clean getaway? Clean A friend of Gabby’s husband needs help. His wife, Brooke, went to work one day and never returned home. No one has seen or heard from the woman in four months, and every lead has dried up. Gabby and her team begin to unravel clues about Brooke’s life . . . and not all is as it seems. With each new layer that’s revealed, they realize the case may be bigger than they ever imagined. Did Brooke walk away from her life . . . or did she become ensnared in something deadly? Gabby fears this investigation won’t be the clean sweep she hoped for. No, the dirt she’s turning up might be more of a toxic stain. But as the stakes become clear, she realizes that failure isn’t an option. Clean 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?
540 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2020
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Christy Barritt
340 books1,673 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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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 25, 2019
One of my favourite series - I absolutely devoured these... I think this is a great series for Christians because you can just see Gabby grow and mature as the books progress. There are also some great bits of advice for the reader in the nuggets of wisdom (and bible verses) that play a big role in the story. It isn't too in your face and preachy, too. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a clean, but complex, murder mystery.
June 12, 2020
CLEAN GETAWAY
The daughter wanted answers, about the night and how her parent were killed.Gabby and her team start asking questions, and accidents are happening to delay them. Had a lot of twists, mishaps and they kept at it.
A good surprising ending. The daughter thought it was him all along. Well written, good characters
CLEAN SWEEP
A wife has disappeared and being a friend of Gabby’s husband, turns to her for help. Interesting of how they say their lives were clean no mystery involved, and secrets they though hidden came out. A friend after her own greed got into Brooks confidence, and her files at work. One wonders how will it ever get straighten out. Good plot and how they investigated.
CLEAN BREAK
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.
The daughter wanted answers, about the night and how her parent were killed.Gabby and her team start asking questions, and accidents are happening to delay them. Had a lot of twists, mishaps and they kept at it.
A good surprising ending. The daughter thought it was him all along. Well written, good characters
CLEAN SWEEP
A wife has disappeared and being a friend of Gabby’s husband, turns to her for help. Interesting of how they say their lives were clean no mystery involved, and secrets they though hidden came out. A friend after her own greed got into Brooks confidence, and her files at work. One wonders how will it ever get straighten out. Good plot and how they investigated.
CLEAN BREAK
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.
May 3, 2020
Three Quirky Stories
I chose a five star rating because these stories were well written and I enjoyed both the drama and the humor of the leading character named Gabby. Christy Barritt is a great author, and her stories were really squeaky clean.k
I chose a five star rating because these stories were well written and I enjoyed both the drama and the humor of the leading character named Gabby. Christy Barritt is a great author, and her stories were really squeaky clean.k
August 5, 2020
Great continuation from previous book
Quick read--good characters--great plot--interesting ending--can't wait to read the next one to see how she extends the story and solves another mystery
Quick read--good characters--great plot--interesting ending--can't wait to read the next one to see how she extends the story and solves another mystery
November 25, 2020
A Great set of stories for a weekend escape
These three clean mysteries are fun to read and the characters for the Cold Case Squad are fantastic. They all are so different but as a team the story finished in a high note and their friendship survives. You will not be disappointed.
These three clean mysteries are fun to read and the characters for the Cold Case Squad are fantastic. They all are so different but as a team the story finished in a high note and their friendship survives. You will not be disappointed.
May 8, 2020
Too wordy
The mystery story line was good. It kept you guessing. I just did not like all the added description. I felt it was not needed and bogged the story down.
The mystery story line was good. It kept you guessing. I just did not like all the added description. I felt it was not needed and bogged the story down.
May 10, 2020
Love these books
Really like having stories that add suspense and Christan beliefs in the plots.
These are books you can recommend to believers and nonbelievers as well.
Really like having stories that add suspense and Christan beliefs in the plots.
These are books you can recommend to believers and nonbelievers as well.
May 17, 2020
Another Clean Getaway
Christie never fails to grip you into a funny, thrilling, and seat of your pants read. I love her Squeaky Clean Mysteries, and her newer series of ebooks.
Christie never fails to grip you into a funny, thrilling, and seat of your pants read. I love her Squeaky Clean Mysteries, and her newer series of ebooks.
May 17, 2020
You can put this book down and you won't want to !!
This book will keep you in suspense until the of which you will never guess. Just know it will be hard to lay down.
This book will keep you in suspense until the of which you will never guess. Just know it will be hard to lay down.
June 18, 2021
Awesome
All of Christy Barritt's books are awesome. This is my second time reading this series and I will probably read it again.
All of Christy Barritt's books are awesome. This is my second time reading this series and I will probably read it again.
June 16, 2022
Wonderful reading!
Just finished reading all 3 of this series. Could hardly read all three of the characters in each of the books. Loved the ending! Jeanette S.
Just finished reading all 3 of this series. Could hardly read all three of the characters in each of the books. Loved the ending! Jeanette S.
September 23, 2022
great fun, clean and bright read.
Love her style! Always a bright, fun read! Her storytelling always has just enough twists to keep the pages turning.
Love her style! Always a bright, fun read! Her storytelling always has just enough twists to keep the pages turning.
February 20, 2025
Cold cases
Three cold cases in one book. Gabby, Evie, and Sherman tackle cold case after cold cases, trying to put the puzzle pieces together before time runs out. Worth the read
Three cold cases in one book. Gabby, Evie, and Sherman tackle cold case after cold cases, trying to put the puzzle pieces together before time runs out. Worth the read
April 26, 2020
Definitely take advantage of the 3-books-in-1 opportunity from Christy Barritt. Whether you have been a fan of Gabby Sinclair since the Squeaky Clean Mysteries #1 Hazardous Duty, you will adore the spin-off where Gabby joins new friends and new adventures in her role with the Cold Case Squad. The suspense will keep you guessing and on your toes through the trilogy. Expect laughs, twists, turns and surprising endings. Enjoy!
September 3, 2022
Fun read about Gabby and her cold case crew of Evie (super bright, very prickly) and Sherman (computer geek) as they work together to solve three tough cold cases.
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