Shadows of the Missing – Available Now!

"I absolutely loved this story. It was such an interesting thriller story. This story was such a great book for me to read, an amazing palate cleanser after all the Fantasy I've read.  

"This book really showed me why I love a mystery thriller book.

"The tension , the who did it and the why did this happen, really had me going. I absolutely loved the follow of the story. The clues, and how the two sisters tried to figure out the disappearance of both their parents rather than relying on what was told to them when they were young.

"This was such a great read. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a read that has you on the end of the seat." -  @readingwithloe 

 "This book was one of the best I have read . It had everything. I was in tears one moment then laughing the next. A moment later I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for disaster. It was a real roller coaster of emotions especially between Helen and her sister, Kassie. I loved the introduction of Helen’s extended family; Percy Hartman and clan were interesting. I really liked how the author split up the group into teams to work on this cold case. We got to see more of them in action and really got to know more about each member of the book club. I wait patiently for the next cold case." - Dianne Duff, member of Lauren Carr's Detective Club

"The 5th installment of the Chris Matheson series has arrived, and Lauren Carr does not disappoint.  Helen Matheson is forced to revisit the past and with the help of the Geezer Squad the "who done it" is finally answered.  As always, Lauren Carr leads you through the twists and turns of this mystery.  The surprise reference to the Spencer Inn made me chuckle and the ending made me cry.  All in all, well worth your time. " - Marguerite M, member of Lauren Carr's Detective Club

"Wow!! I loved this book. Talk about a page turner. Shadows of the Missing had me captivated on so many levels and right from the start. What should have been an intricate and confusing plot, with a dead body and three missing people, is anything but. Instead, the author shows off her skill and cunning by writing an easy-to-read, complex case that was fast-paced and gripping. It also had heart, which had me both chuckling and shedding a few tears." - Julie H, member of Lauren Carr's Detective Club 

"I have finished your new book.  Shadows of the Missing is another great for you.  It is intense and has so many characters working to solve the old missing persons cases.  It kept me in INTENSE suspense but I hate peeking at the ending.  So it is definitely up to your high standard of mystery writing.  And all of a sudden the suspense is impossible but Istill didn't peek.  I LOVED THE ENDING!  IT WAS GRAND! "  - Joan K., member of Lauren Carr's Detective Club

 A DNA test shatters everything Helen thought she knew. The Geezer Squad digs into decades of buried secrets and murder. Pre-order now to be first in line. 

Helen Clarke-Matheson believed she had escaped the shadows of her past, building a new life with Chris. But the past has a way of resurfacing, and when her sister arrives with a DNA test, Helen’s world is once again turned upside down. Her sister shattered the family history Helen believed to be true. Her young father hadn’t abandoned his family, and her delusional mother didn’t wander away from her children. 

Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad, a quirky team of retired seasoned sleuths working under the guise of a book club, are drawn into a deeply personal investigation. They must wade through decades of buried secrets and conflicting accounts to uncover the truth behind the parents’ disappearances. As they peel back the layers of deception to unravel long-forgotten clues, they confront the lingering specter of murder and long-hidden crimes. Can they piece together the fragments of the past to bring closure to Helen and her siblings, or will the truth remain buried forever?