A recovering alcoholic with more regrets than belongings, Frankie Elkin spends her life doing what no one else will-- searching for missing people the world has stopped looking for. A new case brings her to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier. Resistance from the Boston PD and the victim's wary family tells Frankie she's on her own. She soon learns she's asking questions someone doesn't want answered. Now the next person to go missing could be her
Frankie Elkin Series
This series follows Frankie Elkin, a woman dedicated to finding missing persons the world has forgotten. Each case plunges her into dangerous situations and uncovers dark secrets. Frankie battles her own past demons while striving to bring closure to the grieving. These are gripping thrillers that explore the limits of human determination and justice.


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One Step Too Far
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Set against the haunting backdrop of Wyoming's wilderness, this chilling thriller follows the desperate search for a young man who has vanished. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets emerge, revealing the complexities of relationships and hidden truths. The narrative intertwines suspense and emotional depth, showcasing the lengths to which people will go to uncover the truth and the impact of loss on those left behind. Lisa Gardner masterfully crafts a gripping tale that explores both survival and the shadows of human nature.