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Emily Brown, a six-year police veteran, upends her life in California after her ex-husband moves himself and their eight-year-old daughter, Amelia, to a small, rural town in Beaker Point, North Dakota. But before Emily can unpack her suitcase, accusations fly when their daughter goes missing. With Emily pinned as the main suspect in her daughter’s disappearance, she must uncover the truth this small town has kept hidden before it claims another child.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2022

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714 reviews55 followers
January 1, 2024
Bad!!!

I think the author needs to re-read her own books! jeez. How can you not see all the mistakes? The story wasn't all that great. The characters didn't even stand out.
Profile Image for Deborah Sherman.
436 reviews8 followers
March 19, 2024
This is the best book so far in the series. Held my interest from the start. The characters were so well developed and believable. I would say about three quarters of the way through I was able to figure out who did it but the way it was written still held my interest in what was going to happen next. I really like the character Emily. Her desperation and anger towards finding her daughter no matter what felt real to me. The added plot about a corrupt Police Chief was a bit disappointing. He should have gone to jail for what he did.

Great read and I recommend. I give it 4.5*
Profile Image for Claudia.
2,987 reviews39 followers
October 9, 2022
Suspenseful and with a very good plot, this story kept me guessing until the end.

And I really liked Emily, she felt very real in her desperation and anger, in her need to find her daughter to any cost.

I'll probably check more books by this author.

Oh, and Cheryl May's narration was excellent!
253 reviews2 followers
October 27, 2022
Kidnapping in a small town.

Just as a young wife moves to a small Dakota town and takes a position on the police force her child is kidnapped. Read how corrupt the police force is and how hard it is to get help. The protagonist has to find her daughter before something bad happens to her.
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1,227 reviews3 followers
September 22, 2024
Interesting

It was an interesting story and well written and the only complaint I have is the promo had it set North Dakota,and then it talked about the father dragging them to South Dakota. Late they are back to North Dakota. Who ever edited it miss this. I'm sure the author meant it to be set in North Dakota.
108 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2022
Riveting!

Really enjoyed this book, something different. Kept me guessing. Worth the read! Will watch for more from this author forbsurem
Profile Image for Cathy Mansur.
10 reviews
October 17, 2022
Good quick read

I like that it kept you guessing who done it. Makes you feel bad for the family while rooting for them at the same time.
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December 16, 2022
Dragged

I was ready for the book to be done. Just dragged on and on and predictable. Finished it but wasn't great.
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