Free to Heal

by Julie Mellon

Everyone pays a price when innocence is stolen. FBI Special Agent Katie Freeman is still reeling from the recent death of her on-again, off-again boyfriend and fellow agent. In the weeks since he was mowed down, she’s experienced a chill from her fellow agents that has nothing to do with the weather. To make matters worse, she and her partner, Michael Powell, are assigned the case Ryan was working on before he died. The kidnapping and murder of a six-year-old girl should be front-page news. Unfortunately for Ginger Rawlings, her story got buried by the capture of a serial killer and the death of an FBI agent. By the time Katie and Michael pick up the investigation, weeks have passed – weeks in which a child predator has been on the loose. And this predator has a sadistic streak beyond Katie’s worst nightmares. This case impacts many people. A little girl who’s lost her best friend. A grandmother now facing life without her granddaughter. A mother left to contemplate life without her child. And an agent in shock from the atrocities that surround her. In the end, they all must find the resilience to face what’s past and the courage to step into what is to come.

Genres: Mystery

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 17, 2020

About the author

Julie is a native of Central Kentucky. After receiving her degree in English, she chose a career in higher education finance. Fifteen years later, she decided to allow her inner creative genius loose and began writing. She has been an avid reader her entire life, with a special love for mysteries, so she thought it fitting to make her first novel one of suspense. Growing up as an Army brat, she has lived in several states and foreign countries. To this day, she enjoys traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures. When at home she is likely to be found enjoying a few extreme sports, such as: rock climbing, scuba diving, or whitewater rafting. Her willingness to enter into activities of mortal peril is balanced by her commitment to ensure the quality of life for animals through her service with various dog rescue organizations. She now lives in Middle Tennessee with her two dogs, Ginny and Luna.

Reviews

[Rae Hollingsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story lits of twists and turn. I would however liked to have Kenneth exonerated before the ending.

[Janet Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Although the subject is beyond sad, the unfortunate truth it occurs in our society. Hopefully we see more of these FBI partners.

[Michele bookloverforever · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hideous tale of child rape and murder and it's not the first, obvious suspect..nor the second. A surprise along the way too.

[Jenna Mathieson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

This was a very good book! I have read all of the Katie freedman books and this was just as good as the others!

[Deanna Keil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Attention to Detail

This is a heavy mystery. Unexpected events and connections. Under lying scenerio's. Quite a few surprises along the way! Intense at times.

[Pam Resner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

An amazing series that you won't want to put down. Just when you think you've got it all figured out the author throws in another twist to the story.