Cold Case

Jeff Resnick Mystery #3.5

by L.L. Bartlett

The short story that inspired the 4th Jeff Resnick book, BOUND BY SUGGESTION.

Psychic Jeff Resnick has no expectations when investigating the disappearance of a four-year-old, until he confronts the mind responsible--a shattering experience for all involved.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Ebooks, Paranormal, Short Stories

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 18, 2010

About the author

The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett’s pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it’s her talent -- whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett -- that keeps her there. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square and Lotus Bay Mystery series, and now the Tales of Telenia fantasy saga, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s). Check out the descriptions and links to all her works here: http://www.LLBartlett.com

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A suspenseful short story!
Jeff uses his psychic abilities and is able to know what happened to a young boy that has been missing for eight months.

[Bette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short story inspired the 4th Jeff Resnick book, Bound by Suggestion.

Psychic Jeff Resnick has no expectations when investigating the disappearance of a four-year-old. A quick fast read for a doctor's waiting room.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish there were more of these straight forward cases. Just because they're easy to read and remember. They'd balance out the complexity of the regular books.

[Dawn Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to read more!

Excellent I would read the whole book! I enjoy the Resnick Mystery series. I don't want to put them down!

[Rainbow Unicorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This original short story has now been expanded upon and is the first chapter of the book Bound by Suggestion.

[Karen B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

short short story. Jeff Resnick uses his skills again to try to help a young woman whose son disappeared eight months ago.

[Pamela Steadman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok not much grit to it. Really short but to the point .

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cold Case (A Jeff Resnick Mystery)

A Paranormal must read!, April 1, 2012
By Ellen Rappaport (Florida)

This review is from: Cold Case (A Jeff Resnick Mystery)
Let me start by saying that the Jeff Resnick series is my favorite paranormal series ever. Since I've read all the books in this series I am grateful for these short stories to keep me going until the next book comes out.

"Cold Case" deals with the untimely death of a young child. I usually never read stories about a child being harmed but this author was able to avoid the usual pitfalls of a story like this and use it instead to delve into the deepest paranormal experiences of Jeff Resnick.
Jeff, in this story, knows from the get go that the little boy will not be coming home. Rather than dwell on the heart break of a Mother's loss, Jeff follows his paranoraml instincts and wanders where his spirit leads him. The author brings us into the intensity of Jeff's "gift' by helping us to understand that he not only empathizes with the Mother...he absorbs her feelings. I believe this is what may also bring on his migraine headaches resulting in Jeff's becoming ill in the neighbor's apt.
I don't want to give away too much of this story and ruin the pleasure of anyone planning on reading this story so...let me just say that you will not be disappointed by this journey into Jeff's paranormal abilities. Each book in this series and each short story is a journey that I am experiencing with Jeff. All I can say is "thank-you" to this creative author and please keep writing.

I Highly recommend this short story to all readers.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Jeff books and although this was a short story, it was great! He was beaten up in the first book and since the head injury, he is psychic. In this story he helps to find a little boy that is missing.

Another well written L.L. Bartlett story. But I really love all your books and stories!

[Gail Baugniet · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very tightly written and suspenseful short story. I enjoyed the read and wished the story had been drawn out a bit. The ending is worth the quick read and the price of the Kindle edition.

Now that I know how enjoyable her work is, I'm on to some of Ms. Bartlett's full-length novels.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff's brother brings him in on the case of a missing little boy. The boy disappeared from in front of his apartment. The police are stumped and agree to let Dr. Resnick bring in his broth who has at times shown some special abilities. So how does Mr. Resnick fare on this one? Read it and find out!

[L.L. Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this short story so much, I expanded it into a book, which I hope will be available in 2011. The book will be titled: Bound by Suggestion.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, quick, short story.
Really enjoy L.L. Bartlett's writing style.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short story, very good.. I will have to check out the full length story.

[NV · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story well written, mystery

[Kathy Brackin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short story love Jeffrey :)

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not a book, but a short story, I wanted more of it kept me on the edge not bad.

[Cindy Claar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short story. This author is very quick reading. I was both very excited to get to the end to see who done it and then disappointed the read was over. Love her books!!

[Luv]

This is the 1st chapter for Bound by Suggestion

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short story which I read in longer format Bound by Suggestion. I liked it very much when I didn't care for where the longer version took me.

[Pamela Priest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeff is asked to use his psychic ability to help find a missing boy. Is he up to the task? You bet!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A four year old boy has gone missing and Jeff is called in to see if his psychic powers can help find him. What he discovers when he visits a neighbor is startling and sad.

[Judith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cold Case (A Jeff Resnick Mystery) by L.L. Barrett

Short but very good. It made me want to read more of Resnick' s. Writings. I will look forward to Resnick's next book.