Missing Girl at Frozen Falls

Detective Kay Sharp, Book 5

By: Leslie Wolfe

Narrated by: Gwendolyn Druyor

She lay in the frosted grass behind Frozen Falls. Her eyes were wide open, and the wind blew her hair, ash-blonde locks reflecting the blue sky. Her face, beautiful even in death, was pale, as if the bitter cold from the mountain had drained the color from her cheeks.

On a crisp autumn day in the small town of Mount Chester, Detective Kay Sharp comes face-to-face with the past she has spent the last decade running from. Her ex-husband, Brian, has been accused of murder.

Seeing Brian brings a flood of painful memories—he betrayed her in the worst possible way. Yet despite her heartbreak, Kay is willing to put her career on the line to prove his innocence.

Brian is accused of killing Kay’s former best friend, Rachel—the woman he cheated on Kay with, getting her pregnant. The blood drains from Kay’s face; she received a voicemail from Rachel two days ago. “I hope you’ll forgive me,” she’d said, her voice fraught with tears. “I know I have no right, but I need you.” Kay’s stomach plummets. By the time she called back, Rachel was already dead. Could Brian really be the murderer?

Kay faces pressure from her crime team, which doesn’t want her working on an investigation so close to home. But she’s willing to risk everything—she vows to get justice for Rachel.

When Kay visit’s Rachel’s mother, she uncovers a heart-stopping discovery that makes the case even more critical: Rachel’s eight-year-old daughter, Holly, is missing. Could the little girl still be alive?

Up against the most complex—and most personal—case of her career, can she save precious Holly before it’s too late? And will Kay’s determination to find out the truth lead to justice—or be her undoing?

Thrillers don’t get more gripping than this! You’ll speed through this with a racing heart. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter, and Rachel Caine.

©2022 Leslie Wolfe (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Another great book in the series!

Just as Kay and Elliott’s fledgling relation seems to be taking off, her ex-husband shows up. Apparently he’s wanted for the murder of his fiancée..Kay’s ex-bff! Kay agrees to take him to the SFPD to turn himself in, while Elliott solves the murder of a young female jogger. Manipulation, lies, gangs and prostitution make for a fantastic story. The ending was a tad surprising. Can’t wait for the next book!

Finally finished.

I loved the actual story. The narrators voice was so difficult to listen to. As the female it was fine, but when she tried to make it sound like a male talking it was so so bad. I couldn't wait to finish listening to it. I spend a lot of time driving and listening to books, this one was painful.

Wow

Suspenseful! Edge of my seat! As always, a great weaving of stories that left me wanting more.

The Narrator though….

The book is great, great story, character development, suspense, intrigue; checks all the boxes in what makes a crime thriller a great book. The narration though makes me cringe. The narrator’s baby voice for any woman except the main character is grating at best. You can hear what sounds like smiles in the narrator’s voice at inappropriate times. Regular speed is unbearable and 1.2 speed is better, but I was dismayed to see she is the narrator for almost all of Leslie Wolfe’s books… cringe.

I downloaded all the KU books available so that I only have to listen while driving.

Engaging

There was a twist in every chapter. I liked the two crime's being solved at the same time.

Missing Girl at Frozen Falls

This story had way more turns than a roller-coaster. I've loved all Leslie Wolfe's books but this was the best. Love character Detective Kay Sharp!!!

Great story

Story had me at the beginning. Even though I figured out who the killer really was, it was still a great
ride.

Twists and Turns

Detective Kay Sharp is drawn into a case to help prove that her ex-husband is not a killer. detective Elliot is involved in solving a murdered jogger. As they both work their cases things are not adding up for either of them. Only the end will bring a conclusion that neither detective could have imagined.

Very good

I really enjoyed this story well put together. It was like I was right there with them every step of the way. Gwendolyn Druyor did a great job.

Stupid detective

How did “excellent” detective Kate get fooled again by here sociopathic ex husband? And why did she continue to put up with his bad behavior while she stupidly helped him? None of it made sense.