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Missing on the River(Clean Suspense)
"REALLY CLEAN AND STILL A GREAT READ.""HARD TO PUT DOWN"With his first case in Stone County under his belt, former big city detective Dan Cutter is settling into rural life, and while enjoying an early Spring afternoon on the river bank, he makes a stunning discovery.Within hours, the entire Stone County Sheriff's Department becomes embroiled in a search for a truth that is MISSING ON THE RIVER.****************MORE FROM JOHN C. DALGLISH****************THE CITY MURDERS SERIES(Clean Suspense)BOSTON HOMICIDE - #1MIAMI HOMICIDE - #2CHICAGO HOMICIDE - #3DALLAS HOMICIDE - #4DENVER HOMICIDE - #5SEATTLE HOMICIDE - #6NEW ORLEANS HOMICIDE - #7MEMPHIS HOMICIDE - #8ATLANTA HOMICIDE - #9PHOENIX HOMICIDE - #10CHARLESTON HOMICIDE - #11DETECTIVE JASON STRONG SERIES(Clean Suspense)WHERE’S MY SON? – #1BLOODSTAIN – #2FOR MY BROTHER – #3SILENT JUSTICE – #4TIED TO MURDER – #5ONE OF THEIR OWN – #6DEATH STILL - #7LETHAL INJECTION – #8CRUEL DECEPTION – #9LET'S PLAY - #10HOSTAGE- #11A CIRCLE OF FEAR - #12DEADLY OBSESSION - #13DEAD OF NIGHT - #14SHADOW OF DOUBT - #15FATAL AFFAIR - #16DRIVEN TO KILL - #17BOUND BY BLOOD - #18WEB OF DECEIT - #19BURNING DOWN - #20A TWISTED MIND - #21DESPERATE MEASURES - #22STONE COUNTY JUSTICE(Clean Cozy Mystery)MURDER AROUND THE BEND - #1MISSING ON THE RIVER - #2DEAD END - #3WITHOUT REMORSE - #4ANNIE LOGAN MYSTERIES(Clean Suspense)DEADLY SECRETS - #1BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE - #2MURDER AMONG FRIENDS - #3THE CHASER CHRONICLES (Christian Action adventure)CROSSOVER – #1JOURNEY – #2DESTINY- #3INNER DEMONS- #4DARK DAYS - #5FAR FROM HOME - #6KEIKO'S WAR - (Clean Historical Fiction)
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2020
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April 3, 2023
Another great mystery for this series.
January 1, 2021
Another good read to a good series
John Dalglish has become one of my foremost favored authors, and 'Missing on the River' solidifies that. I won't rehash the plot; other reviews tend to do that, so I'll focus on why I enjoyed 'Missing on the River.'
It is short, but that's because there isn't a lot of filler that adds nothing to the story but blabber. It moves at a steady pace. I wasn't bored at any point while reading it.
Dalglish's books are clean, no sex or innuendos of sex, no foul language, no sensational violence, just engaging reading.
The Stone County Justice series, like Dalglish's, Jason Strong, and City Murder series, satisfies my appetite for suspense without the sour taste of unclean filler or being with the times in most books today.
if you like clean suspense, you'll like 'Missing on the River
John Dalglish has become one of my foremost favored authors, and 'Missing on the River' solidifies that. I won't rehash the plot; other reviews tend to do that, so I'll focus on why I enjoyed 'Missing on the River.'
It is short, but that's because there isn't a lot of filler that adds nothing to the story but blabber. It moves at a steady pace. I wasn't bored at any point while reading it.
Dalglish's books are clean, no sex or innuendos of sex, no foul language, no sensational violence, just engaging reading.
The Stone County Justice series, like Dalglish's, Jason Strong, and City Murder series, satisfies my appetite for suspense without the sour taste of unclean filler or being with the times in most books today.
if you like clean suspense, you'll like 'Missing on the River
October 28, 2024
A Very Good Police Procedural!
This is the second book I have read in this series. It was very interesting and held my attention throughout. A clean read which you don't usually find in these types of police investigations. I never suspected the actual culprit until the final chapter and it was still a surprise, I had only a slight niggling of doubt which atests to the well written plot.
The main characters are realistic and believable in carrying out their duties with just enough red herrings to keep you guessing. A minor quibble is I would have liked more follow up on what happened to the culprit after the arrest and also if they acted entirely alone. But still a very Interesting and intriguing read. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.
This is the second book I have read in this series. It was very interesting and held my attention throughout. A clean read which you don't usually find in these types of police investigations. I never suspected the actual culprit until the final chapter and it was still a surprise, I had only a slight niggling of doubt which atests to the well written plot.
The main characters are realistic and believable in carrying out their duties with just enough red herrings to keep you guessing. A minor quibble is I would have liked more follow up on what happened to the culprit after the arrest and also if they acted entirely alone. But still a very Interesting and intriguing read. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.
December 29, 2025
Dan finds an injured woman on his day off
Dan is out on the river when he discovers an injured woman on the River Bank and she is loaded into an ambulance she says look for her husband.
In the search is on for her missing husband twist and turns to lead the investigators in all different ways.
Dan is out on the river when he discovers an injured woman on the River Bank and she is loaded into an ambulance she says look for her husband.
In the search is on for her missing husband twist and turns to lead the investigators in all different ways.
December 29, 2020
Great!
This author is very gifted. He brings a good investigation and keeps the reader hanging on every word! And there's no foul language, no sex scenes, and a wonderful who-dun-it! John Dalglish keeps the reader riveted from beginning of book to the end! And then one can barely wait for him to finish writing the next one!
This author is very gifted. He brings a good investigation and keeps the reader hanging on every word! And there's no foul language, no sex scenes, and a wonderful who-dun-it! John Dalglish keeps the reader riveted from beginning of book to the end! And then one can barely wait for him to finish writing the next one!
January 3, 2021
Excellent Book
What a gripping book so many suspects loved it never expected the ending so glad you told me it was out could not find it on my kindle at first I recommend it to everyone and all of your other books Dorothy Schaefer
What a gripping book so many suspects loved it never expected the ending so glad you told me it was out could not find it on my kindle at first I recommend it to everyone and all of your other books Dorothy Schaefer
February 26, 2021
Another excellent read
I chose the rating because it's true and I have come to realize that this is how he lives his life. He is a truthful person and I believe that's one of the reasons I enjoy his books so much.
I chose the rating because it's true and I have come to realize that this is how he lives his life. He is a truthful person and I believe that's one of the reasons I enjoy his books so much.
March 28, 2021
Great read hope this series continues
Fun read, great characters, second book in series hope it will continue. Check out murder around the bend first if you have not already read it.
Fun read, great characters, second book in series hope it will continue. Check out murder around the bend first if you have not already read it.
January 8, 2021
Good read
Cant wait for the thord installment. Good solid characters and a very good plot. No one will be bored with this series.
Cant wait for the thord installment. Good solid characters and a very good plot. No one will be bored with this series.
January 8, 2021
Another clean series
I just finished book2 and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy the books because it a clean read with slot of mystery to the end. I will be waiting on book 3.,
I just finished book2 and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy the books because it a clean read with slot of mystery to the end. I will be waiting on book 3.,
January 11, 2021
Mr. Dalglish delivers again.
Another great book. Mr. Dalglish is an excellent writer and his books are so well written. You will never be disappointed with any of his books.
Another great book. Mr. Dalglish is an excellent writer and his books are so well written. You will never be disappointed with any of his books.
January 17, 2021
Love this series!
Really enjoyed this & the first book. Semi familiar with the setting as we have vacationed in the area for many years. Likable characters. More please!
Really enjoyed this & the first book. Semi familiar with the setting as we have vacationed in the area for many years. Likable characters. More please!
May 7, 2021
Good
this is the second book about this Sheriff's department. the two dective that are working to find a missing person.
this is the second book about this Sheriff's department. the two dective that are working to find a missing person.
September 27, 2021
Great New Characters
Love the new series. Good twists and as usual a riveting story. Nice to be able to read a book without swearing and sex in it.
Love the new series. Good twists and as usual a riveting story. Nice to be able to read a book without swearing and sex in it.
December 10, 2022
Interesting
I like the character Dan he just kept searching for the answers. He knew he was missing something. This book is a great book to read when relaxing on a cold day.
I like the character Dan he just kept searching for the answers. He knew he was missing something. This book is a great book to read when relaxing on a cold day.
February 14, 2023
4.5
I find that I am really enjoying this series. For a beginner in this genre, the story line is not so complicated I stay confused, yet the outcome is clear.
I find that I am really enjoying this series. For a beginner in this genre, the story line is not so complicated I stay confused, yet the outcome is clear.
October 3, 2023
Very enjoyable.
Makes you wish you could meet Detective Dan. Really liked the first book as well and look forward to the finale.
Makes you wish you could meet Detective Dan. Really liked the first book as well and look forward to the finale.
November 29, 2025
Great book.
Great plot, characters, and writing. It is wonderful to read a good story that is clean. I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
Great plot, characters, and writing. It is wonderful to read a good story that is clean. I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
December 4, 2025
VERY short book. Enjoyed it. -KM
February 27, 2021
Didn't see the ending coming!
First of all, I have to mention how delightful it is to read a book with humorous dialogue..... thank you for the quick wit between the characters.
I have to admit that you created enough suspicion of several characters, that I was pleasantly surprised to realize that I was totally off-the-mark when the true villain was finally uncovered.
As usual, nice work Mr. Dalglish.
First of all, I have to mention how delightful it is to read a book with humorous dialogue..... thank you for the quick wit between the characters.
I have to admit that you created enough suspicion of several characters, that I was pleasantly surprised to realize that I was totally off-the-mark when the true villain was finally uncovered.
As usual, nice work Mr. Dalglish.
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