Her Final Confession: An Absolutely Addictive Crime Fiction Novel

Detective Josie Quinn Series, Book 4

By: Lisa Regan

Narrated by: Kate Handford

Watching her friend dragged away in handcuffs, Josie couldn't believe for one second that Gretchen had killed that poor boy. Confession or not, someone else was involved. She would find out who...

When the body of a young student is found on the driveway of a local Denton home, a photograph pinned to his collar, Detective Josie Quinn is first on the scene. The house belongs to Gretchen Palmer, a dedicated member of Josie’s team, missing for the last 24 hours.

Working around the clock, Josie is stopped in her tracks when Gretchen hands herself in to the police. She knows that there’s no way Gretchen could ever be a killer, so why would she confess to a murder she didn’t commit?

Digging deep into Gretchen’s secretive life, Josie uncovers a link between the boy, the photograph, and a devastating case in Gretchen’s past. But just when Josie thinks she has it all figured out, the bodies of a young couple surface on the other side of town. Can Josie get to the truth in time to save her friend from a life in prison or certain death?

Absolutely gripping, this unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author will leave you gasping for breath. A perfect listen for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine.

©2018 Bookouture (P)2018 Lisa Regan

Critic reviews

"Wow this book was amazing I loved it. Right from the start it was fast paced and full of action and suspense…That ending, oh wow! This is a fantastic read, I highly recommend it and don’t hesitate in giving 5 stars it was brilliant, there is absolutely nothing negative I can say about this book, I loved it." (Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars)

Worth the listen

Enjoyed it.... I like that it carries on from previous story lines but you don’t have to have read the other books .

Never wanted the book to end.

At first I missed the original narrator from the first 3 books, but after I was in deep with the story, I no longer cared. Loved it, didn't want it to end.

always has my attention

Couldn't find enough time for myself to just listen my heart away. Will start the new book immediately.

a little mystery a little science

Started very slow. picked up and became interesting and exciting. some things were obvious and others I didn't guess. unless you have read other of the series, none of the characters are very well developed. it is a good book despite what I'm saying.

Outstanding on Every Level

the setup…
Detectives Josie Quinn and Noah Farley are dispatched to a murder scene where a young man is dead in the driveway of a private home. Josie recognizes the address…it belongs to Detective Gretchen Palmer, a colleague she hired and highly respects. There’s no identification on the body and it’s soon clear that Gretchen is missing. Evidence is pointing in her direction and the new chief issues a demand for her arrest. But Gretchen later shows up on her own and demands to be taken into custody.

the heart of the story…
As Josie dives into the investigation, it becomes clear that Gretchen has a lot of secrets related to her past and she’s not forthcoming with details, nor is she doing anything to help clear herself. Josie’s instincts tell her she’s innocent and there’s a bigger mystery and threat at hand. I was with her on this because Gretchen has proven herself in the past, even though things look grim. The journey to the truth was more shocking than I’d imagined…a serial killer, undercover agents, outlaw bikers…it was head spinning.

the narration…
Kate Handford has taken the reins of the series and I loved everything about her performance. She’s got a great tone and wonderful storytelling skills.

the bottom line…
It’s an unpredictable story with lots of twists and bends, enough that I decided to just go with the flow and not force myself into attempting to solve it early. Good thing because I’d never have guessed this one, even though I was on the right track. Another excellent bonus was the update on Josie’s reunion with her “new” family after the last book’s revelations and a budding love interest. This was an outstanding story on several level

Detective Josie Quinn

Plot. The Detective Josie Quinn series consists of several police procedurals, most involving missing or murdered women or girls. The setting is a small town in Pennsylvania. Josie's childhood trauma is interwoven into each story; we watch her character struggle with her job, love life, and the brain-twisting murders traversing the series.

Liked, Characters. Stories are initially straightforward who-done-it murders that morph into complex mysteries to enjoy. Josie's circle of friends consists of her fellow cops, the medical examiner, and her boss, each with a unique personality. Her family is initially small, but you'll see it expand as the stories progress. Not too many characters to keep track of - as they are integrated into each story. You'll have fun getting to know the characters and puzzling solutions. You'll find yourself muttering, "Wait ... what?" near the end of most books as the plots twist and surprises abound.

Not so hot. The first three books were poorly narrated by Eilidh Beaton as diction and child-like pronunciation were annoying. But stick with it as the rest are well read by Kate Handford. Production is fine, bumped speed to 1.4 - a preference, not a criticism.

The series is written by Lisa Regan and released from early 2018 through today. Bookouture published iinitially, later picked up by Hachette.

Recommended murder mysteries.

Long-standing characters take surprising twists

(As posted in GoodReads)
Another exploration with unexpected twists. And another good one in the series.

Fantastic

This had a great storyline. Couldn’t put the book aside. Great character building. Good narration!!!

Good story, Irritating Narrator

The story was good. It kept my attention and made me want to hear what was coming next. Unfortunately, the narrator was part of that process. Every time she pronounced been as bean, and each time she put the emphasis on the wrong syllable (by US standards. admittedly) it diverted my focus to her, and away from the actual story. Like this author, but will probably pass on other audiobooks, if narrated by the same narrator.

Oh wonderful

Again I couldn’t stop listening to this book. I am ready for the next one and I just get distracted with my whole day because I can’t stop listening. This author is so good at pulling you in and I like the light in the book and not so much dark as a lot of crime books seem to have. There’s a little light that wins over dark in all of her books.