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Chicago Cop
A late winter night in a crime-ridden neighborhood of Chicago.
Shots ring out.
Officer down.
Assailant unknown.
Due to the tricky nature of the incident, the Deputy Superintendent calls in tough-as-nails Lieutenant Maggie Delaney and her GUTS team to investigate.
When the clues point to a vicious mob killer nicknamed “The Meat Cleaver,” Maggie fears her past might be coming back to haunt her.
Is this revenge?
If her hunch is right, her team must stop this madman before everyone close to her ends up dead.
This time it’s not business. It’s personal.
From Linsey Lanier, author of the gripping Miranda’s Rights and Miranda and Parker mystery series.
Shots ring out.
Officer down.
Assailant unknown.
Due to the tricky nature of the incident, the Deputy Superintendent calls in tough-as-nails Lieutenant Maggie Delaney and her GUTS team to investigate.
When the clues point to a vicious mob killer nicknamed “The Meat Cleaver,” Maggie fears her past might be coming back to haunt her.
Is this revenge?
If her hunch is right, her team must stop this madman before everyone close to her ends up dead.
This time it’s not business. It’s personal.
From Linsey Lanier, author of the gripping Miranda’s Rights and Miranda and Parker mystery series.
- GenresMystery
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2012
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About the author
Linsey Lanier
88 books308 followersLinsey Lanier writes chilling mystery-thrillers that keep you up at night.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
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August 2, 2020
Because I did not like the Miranda Steele character in "Someone Else's Daughter," I decided totry a different series by the same author for comparison. WOW - huge difference in story flow and character types! Maggie Delaney exhibits some personal softness with her tough cop image. Her elite GUYS unit has television's "The Closer" and "Major Crimes" feel to the investigative procedures with a bit of television's detective Jane Rizzoli's attitude and family situations. The author does a much better job of weaving Maggie's personal/family life events and issues with her professional responsibilities than in the prior book I read. Some members of the GUTS team are better developed than others, but the characters may be fleshed out more in subsequent books. Bryce Brooks seems just too good to be true: too accomplished, too available, too talented, too convenient, too loving. The final few chapters seem a rush to neatly tie up loose ends after concluding the murderer search. I did like the spiritual connection between Maggie and her deceased father, a cop killed in the line of duty. Overall, I found this an engaging, entertaining read.
February 12, 2020
Couldn't put it down.
Wonderful beginning of a new series. Maggie tries to balance her professional life as the head of the top cop squad with her family life and comes up short in everyone's eyes. In spite of no support from family, Maggie's strength of character and her hand-picked team manage to bring down the head of the main crime family in Chicago. But the work doesn't stop there. Maggie has to figure our who is coming after people close to her. I love the character development and action in this novel . Stayed up way too late to finish it and am going right on to the next book in this series. May this series be a long one.
Wonderful beginning of a new series. Maggie tries to balance her professional life as the head of the top cop squad with her family life and comes up short in everyone's eyes. In spite of no support from family, Maggie's strength of character and her hand-picked team manage to bring down the head of the main crime family in Chicago. But the work doesn't stop there. Maggie has to figure our who is coming after people close to her. I love the character development and action in this novel . Stayed up way too late to finish it and am going right on to the next book in this series. May this series be a long one.
May 6, 2020
Chicago Cop.
What can I say? You have done it again! This book was so good that I read it in two . Your books are so realistic. You just seem to get better 27th o seeo whatever you write. Keep up the good work. I expect to see many more books in this series. I love. the way you keep us guessing.Especially the ending. That is all will say about it. Just keep writing and Iwill keep reading. I am sorry that I did not knowok fan of your w about your books until now. I cannot believe that I have missed all these fabulous books until just recently. Now I am hooked on your books. I will be sure and hunt for all of your books. Keep up the good work. I am a true fan!!
What can I say? You have done it again! This book was so good that I read it in two . Your books are so realistic. You just seem to get better 27th o seeo whatever you write. Keep up the good work. I expect to see many more books in this series. I love. the way you keep us guessing.Especially the ending. That is all will say about it. Just keep writing and Iwill keep reading. I am sorry that I did not knowok fan of your w about your books until now. I cannot believe that I have missed all these fabulous books until just recently. Now I am hooked on your books. I will be sure and hunt for all of your books. Keep up the good work. I am a true fan!!
November 24, 2019
I am up to date on the Miranda and Parker series and as I love Lindsey Lanier, I wanted more and I thoroughly enjoyed Chicago Cop. Continue this series as well. Do a story focusing on Jackie using the whole team. We need Bryse and Maggie to get married and so much more. What about the FBI guy. You are brilliant and can do so much with these characters, just like you did with Parker and Miranda. By the way I am ready for another book on those two as well. You have become one of my favorite authors. I would recommend your books to anyone wanting excitement and an excellent story.
May 18, 2020
Chicago cop story
After reading the Miranda series, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this book. But I am hooked on Linsey Lanier’s books.
This is a new series about Maggie Delaney. She is the leader of a GUTS squad in Chicago. Her late father was a Chicago policeman and was killed by organized crime. Maggie was able to arrest the head Of this group and get him behind bars. Now they have regrouped and are coming after Maggie.
Fast pace, good characters, good story. Definitely recommend.
After reading the Miranda series, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this book. But I am hooked on Linsey Lanier’s books.
This is a new series about Maggie Delaney. She is the leader of a GUTS squad in Chicago. Her late father was a Chicago policeman and was killed by organized crime. Maggie was able to arrest the head Of this group and get him behind bars. Now they have regrouped and are coming after Maggie.
Fast pace, good characters, good story. Definitely recommend.
August 19, 2019
Another good thriller!!
Decided to read this book because I am loving her Miranda
And Parker series. Was not disappointed. Will be looking for the next book. I am hooked. Thumbs up to Linsey Lanier for showing us that an author can write a great book and not use foul language!!
Decided to read this book because I am loving her Miranda
And Parker series. Was not disappointed. Will be looking for the next book. I am hooked. Thumbs up to Linsey Lanier for showing us that an author can write a great book and not use foul language!!
February 13, 2020
Another winner!!
Great police procedural. The storyline was well developed complete with good guys and bad guys and really bad guys. I love this new character from Linsey Lanier. I have always been a fan of Miranda and Parker and it appears that this series has the same catch your breath results. I can hardly wait for the next one!!
Great police procedural. The storyline was well developed complete with good guys and bad guys and really bad guys. I love this new character from Linsey Lanier. I have always been a fan of Miranda and Parker and it appears that this series has the same catch your breath results. I can hardly wait for the next one!!
January 24, 2023
another great read from LinseyLanier
I have read most of the stories by this author, the characters are engaging and the stories are gripping. I like the way the characters are slightly older, more rounded with back stories. The book races along with a pace that keeps you gripped. Read and enjoy.
I have read most of the stories by this author, the characters are engaging and the stories are gripping. I like the way the characters are slightly older, more rounded with back stories. The book races along with a pace that keeps you gripped. Read and enjoy.
October 4, 2019
Good read
I enjoyed this story. I'm a Linsey Lanier fan. This one as well as her other series, captures the readers attention. It's captivating.and surprising twists will make you want more.
I enjoyed this story. I'm a Linsey Lanier fan. This one as well as her other series, captures the readers attention. It's captivating.and surprising twists will make you want more.
April 22, 2020
Her Father's Daughter
Thank you for this exciting story and the determination in Maggie about her commitment to her work and family. The storyline was great and the characters were interesting. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you for this exciting story and the determination in Maggie about her commitment to her work and family. The storyline was great and the characters were interesting. I look forward to reading more of your work.
February 24, 2018
Good book
This was a good cop book. The story was good & didn't get boring. I've read all of Miranda & Parker's stories. I like them better.
This was a good cop book. The story was good & didn't get boring. I've read all of Miranda & Parker's stories. I like them better.
February 25, 2020
Another outstanding book by a favorite author!
September 4, 2020
Chicago is a hard place to be in law enforcement
Lots of action and the good guy(woman) saves the day! After reading this book has to read the next one.
Lots of action and the good guy(woman) saves the day! After reading this book has to read the next one.
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September 12, 2020Excellent read
April 9, 2023
One of the best books I have read recently.
With one twist after another, I could not put this book down. The ending was a genuis move. You will not be sorry to get this book.
With one twist after another, I could not put this book down. The ending was a genuis move. You will not be sorry to get this book.
September 25, 2025
Difficult to read - too predictable
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