A Lacey James Find Her, Book 1, (Paperback)

<em>Small-town secrets, a hidden predator, and a relentless detective collide in this dark psychological crime thriller set in Sweet Home, Oregon.</em><em> BookFest Gold Medal for Best Police Procedural/Female Detective.</em><br> <br> <strong>A stolen hammer. A dead suspect. A terrifying trail of murder.</strong> <p>Sweet Home, Oregon. Detective Lacey James needs to solve her marriage problems. But with her focus on a culprit escaping after a robbery call, she's alarmed when she discovers his getaway car hides a chilling collection of rope, gloves, zip ties, and a gun. But her success in hunting him down turns into horror when the man grabs a firearm, killing a fellow officer before himself.</p> <p>As her only lead lies silent on a slab, the dedicated investigator's suspicions are confirmed after discovering a woman connected to the case is missing. And fearing time is running out for the kidnapped victim, Lacey follows clues to a gruesome scene warning her she might already be too late.</p> <p>Can she unravel the truth before the morgue claims another corpse?</p> <p><strong><em>Find Her</em> is the nail-biting first book in the Lacey James small-town crime thriller series. If you like sharp-witted heroines, frightening psychopaths, and eye-popping twists, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Patchell's riveting tale of suspense.<br> <br> __________________________________<br> <br> Praise for <em>Find Her</em>: </strong><br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "Find Her has all the earmarks of a top-notch psychological thriller."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "This fantastic small-town crime thriller is well-written with interesting storylines that captivate your attention the entire time."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "Excellent detective work by Lacey James, I loved her dedication to solve the crime and not give up on finding her."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "It is a cleverly plotted story with plenty of drama, both crime and personal, some angst, mystery, and thrilling suspense that brings you to the edge of your seat."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "Lacey James is very relatable as a modern woman who does her job well while trying to hold everything together in her personal life."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "Lacey is strong, smart, and capable."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "The view into the mind of Noah was interesting and chilling."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "I love the small-town start to the first book in the Lacey James series. What starts out as a robbery sure takes a dark turn."<br> <br> &amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733;&amp;#9733; "Officer Lacey James is a great character - tough, believable, tenacious."&amp;</p>

• A Lacey James Find Her, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: Chris Patchell
• ISBN: 9781036715595
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-09-08
• Page Count: 234