Lisa Regan’s “Remember Her Name” is a work of art in suspense and mystery. It weaves a complex plot with a relentless detective at the helm. The story grips you from the start, with its clever writing prompting you to flip through the pages in a quest to unravel the web of questions that emerge as the story unfolds.
Title: Remember Her Name
Author(s): Lisa Regan
Series: Detective Josie Quinn #21
Also in this series: The Innocent Wife , Close Her Eyes , My Child is Missing , Face Her Fear, Her Dying Secret
Published by Bookouture on September 17, 2024
Pages: 423
Genre(s): Crime Fiction
Source: Netgalley
Format: eArc
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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Her heart stutters as she draws closer. A woman’s fingertips curl over the boat’s edge. Dark crimson blood clashes with the faded blue peeling paint beneath. They’re too late, the beautiful woman within has been dead for some time…
Detective Josie Quinn lifts the baby from the pram, holding her close and gently soothing her. Josie scours the scene for the sweet little girl’s mother, but the park is deserted. Glancing down, something catches her eye. Nestled amongst the child’s soft pink blankets is a polaroid photo, the corner smudged with blood.
The search for Cleo Tate has Josie and her team in a chokehold; the abandoned newborn needs her mother, and every second counts now lab results show the blood belongs to her. The blurred photo of a body of water is Josie’s only lead. But what does it mean? And where was it taken? The answer is just within reach, but with Cleo’s husband lying about his movements that day, Josie can’t see it. Then it finally Cold Heart Creek, a crime scene from Josie’s past that she will never forget. Josie is terrified by what she finds Cleo’s body, cold as ice, with a second photo of a new location.
A twisted killer is playing a devilish game. And when Josie finds a second innocent victim at the site of a different case she solved, she begins to suspect that she herself is at the very heart of it. But why? As more bodies and more photos follow, Josie must dig deep into the secrets and mistakes of her past to get one step ahead.
The link between these women is key to cracking the case. Someone wants revenge, and won’t stop until their story is told, and no one involved is left breathing. Can Josie stop them before any more precious lives are taken? And just what will it cost her?
Buckle-up for a totally twisted serial-killer thriller that will keep you flipping pages until dawn. This unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.
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Lisa Regan has outdone herself once more. It’s hard to believe this is the 21st book, and still, the series continues to be exciting, intense, addictive, and an absolute page-turner with every installment.
The story kicks off with a flashback to Josie’s early days as a rookie cop. An event which occurred fifteen years prior firmly placed in the back of her mind. Fast forward to today, and a startling discovery is made in the park: a baby crying, abandoned in her stroller, with no sign of her mother. A lone Polaroid picture left with the child becomes a pivotal clue. On further examination of the photo, Josie recognizes a connection to the long-ago incident. The urgency mounts when another victim surfaces, marked by the same distinct signature. Now, it’s up to Josie to piece together the puzzle and catch the perpetrator before it’s too late.
“Remember Her Name” captures the classic elements of a gripping tale filled with suspense and excitement. It’s a story that promises to hold the reader’s attention and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The plot unfurled with numerous twists that maintained the suspense, keeping me guessing at every turn. While I managed to deduce the motives, the perpetrator’s identity eluded me until the very end. It was a masterful tale that never failed to surprise.
The series excels not just in its detective work but also in giving us a glimpse into Josie’s personal life, adding layers to her character. Her dynamics with her husband, who is also her lieutenant, and her interactions with her colleagues are particularly engaging. There’s a new member on the team, though, who hasn’t quite gelled with the rest. He has a knack for getting under everyone’s skin, but I sense there’s depth to him that’s yet to be uncovered. Unraveling his story is something I eagerly anticipate.
“Remember Her Name” provided a suspenseful and thrilling experience. Lisa Regan has joined my list of must-read authors in the genre of police procedurals. I eagerly anticipate exploring more of her work.
About Lisa Regan
Lisa Regan is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series. Lisa is a member of Sisters In Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Master of Education Degree from Bloomsburg University. She lives near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the U.S. with her husband, daughter, and Boston Terrier named Mr. Phillip.
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