The Drowning Girls

Name: The Drowning Girls
Author: Lisa Regan

Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller Mystery Thriller

In the thin glow of moonlight, a mess of auburn curls gleams against the rocks. Hands bound, the girl’s fragile body is limp and still. Seconds later, a wall of raging white water crashes down, swallowing her whole…

A knock on the door late in the evening can only mean trouble for Detective Josie Quinn, but fear chokes her at the news that the one of her own team is missing. No one has seen Denton PD’s beautiful Press Liaison Amber for days. Sweet-natured and totally dedicated to the job, she’d never let her colleagues down. A message scrawled on the frosted windscreen of Amber’s car leads Josie to a nearby dam. But the body they pull from the water is not Amber…

Josie won’t sleep until she finds a name for the innocent girl left to drown, and the meaning of the numbers scribbled in a tattered pink diary found on Amber’s desk. But when the trail leads her to a twisted truth about Amber’s family, Josie wonders if anyone really knew her at all?

Her team crumbling around her, Josie must stay strong and focused to get the job done. But as prime suspects start going missing, and rumors of an argument the night Amber disappeared surface, could one of her own staff be to blame?

Finding Amber alive is Josie’s only chance of knowing the truth and stopping a dangerous killer in their tracks. But as a blizzard closes in, how many more precious lives will be snatched before she can?

An absolutely astounding crime thriller that will keep you up all night and leave you sleeping with the lights on.

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Published: December 10, 2021

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Detective Josie Quinn

The series

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In the heart of Lisa Regan's Detective Josie Quinn series, there lies a woman who’s as relentless as she is empathetic, a detective whose fight for justice is driven not just by duty, but by a personal quest for redemption. Josie Quinn isn’t your typical detective. With a past full of secrets and scars, she’s determined to solve cases that not only test her intellect but challenge her emotional limits. Each case she faces pulls her deeper into a world of danger and deception, but it’s her vulnerability, her humanity, that makes her more than just a crime solver—she’s a beacon of hope for those who’ve been overlooked, discarded, or lost.

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Set against the backdrop of small-town America, the series invites readers into a tense, unpredictable world where every murder, disappearance, and mystery carries its own chilling weight. Through each gripping novel, Josie Quinn confronts not just criminals, but her own demons, making for an intimate and deeply emotional ride. With every twist and turn, the line between right and wrong becomes harder to distinguish, but Josie’s determination to uncover the truth remains unwavering.

What makes this series stand out is its ability to blend heart-pounding suspense with profound psychological depth. The mysteries are compelling, but it’s the characters—flawed, real, and often struggling with their own battles—that anchor the story. Each installment in the Detective Josie Quinn series is more than just a crime thriller; it's a journey of self-discovery, healing, and the pursuit of justice against all odds.

As Josie unravels complex cases that stretch her abilities and force her to confront her darkest fears, readers are pulled into a series of tightly-woven mysteries that never fail to surprise. Whether she’s chasing down a killer or facing her own complicated history, Josie Quinn is a detective you’ll root for, and one whose journey will stay with you long after the final page is turned.

Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and crime procedurals, the Detective Josie Quinn series is a must-read for anyone who loves their suspense with a side of emotional depth and relentless determination. If you're ready for a series that’s equal parts mystery and raw emotion, Josie Quinn’s world awaits.