Gayleen Froese Books

Can a disillusioned former cop track down a missing girl before it’s too late?Seven years ago, criminologist Ben Ames thought he’d change a big city police force from the inside. He failed. Now he’s a private detective trailing insurance frauds and cheating spouses through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Like police work, the job would be easier if he didn’t have a conscience.When university student Kimberly Moy goes missing, her sister begs Ben to take the case. But before Ben can follow up on any leads—What does the Fibonacci series have to do with Kim’s disappearance? What do her disaffected friends know? And where is her car?—chance and bad timing drop his unexpected ex, Jesse, into the mix.Ben doesn’t have time to train Jesse into the junior PI he seems determined to become. Amateur sleuths are always trouble. Unfortunately, this is turning out to be the kind of case that requires backup, and his intuition is telling him Kim’s story may not have a happy ending....The Girl Whose Luck Ran Out is the enthralling first book in the Ben Ames Case Files, a mystery series with a distinctly Canadian flavour. Author Gayleen Froese, winner of BookTelevision’s Three Day Novel Contest , delves deep into the flaws of humanity and delivers an immersive story fraught with twists and danger. If you like private detectives, bickering partners, and vividly drawn settings, you’ll love The Girl Whose Luck Ran Out .

Anna Gareau arrives in Victoria, BC, with two things to hide—an illegal pistol, and the ability to read people’s pasts by touching certain objects.After a woman is drowned in the pool at her hotel,Anna must lie to protect her secrets and is dragged into a terrifying murder investigation. Colette Kostyna, the victim’s best friend, joins forces with Anna to expose the murderer. While the events surrounding the drowning are mysterious, the events occurring at "The Rail"—the local news magazine where the victim worked—are horrifying. There is a powerful creature with a grudge stalking those at "The Rail", and Anna and Colette have become its new prey.

Calgary PI Ben Ames expects a relaxing evening off as he supports his boyfriend, Jesse, one of the star performers at a charity concert. But it turns out relaxing isn't on the program. When last-minute guest Matt Garrett shows up, it creates a frenzy backstage. An A-list movie star with an ego to match, Garrett has bad blood with many of the performers--Jesse included. So when Garrett turns up dead, Ben begins to dig for the truth, both to protect Jesse and to satisfy his own instinctive curiosity. So much for his night off. When the police arrive, emotions backstage heat up, but no one can step out to cool off, because the Western Canadian winter is so cold that hypothermia waits outside. With such a high-profile crime, the lead detective seems poised to make a quick arrest... and Jesse's a prime suspect. Ben has his work cut out for him to solve the murder under the police and paparazzi's noses before Jesse's reputation becomes collateral damage.

Gabriel Reece faces a pivotal gap year filled with challenges as he navigates newfound superpowers and unsettling family secrets. With a spooky boyfriend threatening his super-powered brother, Gabriel must balance protecting his unpowered best friend while uncovering the puppet masters orchestrating chaos in their lives. This unique blend of supernatural elements and personal dilemmas sets the stage for an adventurous journey of self-discovery and loyalty.

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Calgary PI Ben Ames expects a relaxing evening off as he supports his boyfriend, Jesse, one of the star performers at a charity concert. But when another performer drops dead, Ben has his work cut out for him to solve the case before Jesse's reputation becomes collateral damage.