The Fallen Girls

Detective Clara Jefferies Book 1

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Pub Date 03 Jun 2020 | Archive Date 03 Jun 2020

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Description

She didn’t notice the corn stalks shiver a few feet to her right. By the time she looked up, the man towered above her. In a single movement he wrapped one thick hand around her waist, the other he clamped over her mouth, muffling her screams.

Detective Clara Jefferies has spent years running from her childhood in Alber, Utah. But when she hears that her baby sister Delilah has disappeared, she knows that the peaceful community will be shattered, her family vulnerable, and that that she must face up to her past and go home.

Clara returns to find that her mother, Ardeth, has isolated her family by moving to the edge of town, in the shadow of the mountains. Ardeth refuses to talk to the police and won’t let Clara through the front door, believing she and her sister-wives can protect their own. But Clara knows better than anyone that her mother isn’t always capable of protecting her children.

When Clara finds out that two more girls have disappeared, all last seen around the cornfields near her family’s home, she realizes it’s not just Delilah who’s in danger. And then she gets a call that a body has been found…

Clara will have to dig deep into the town’s secrets if she’s going to find Delilah. But that will mean confronting the reason she left. And as she gets closer to Delilah, she might be putting her more at risk…

Gripping and spine-chilling, readers will love Detective Clara Jefferies, reading The Fallen Girls deep into the night. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh won’t stop turning the pages of this unforgettable new series from bestselling and award-winning author Kathryn Casey.

She didn’t notice the corn stalks shiver a few feet to her right. By the time she looked up, the man towered above her. In a single movement he wrapped one thick hand around her waist, the other he...


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Advance Praise

What readers are saying about Kathryn Casey:

“MESMERIZING… The best crime book I've ever read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Wow!... An awesome mystery that keeps readers' adrenalin pumping, while tugging on their heart strings so strongly! Casey joins the limited number of top mystery writers setting the new benchmark!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Could not stop… I was unable to put it down, despite housework and dogs. Even sickness couldn't keep me from reading it… I recommend this to anyone searching for a good read!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Within two or three pages, I was totally absorbed. The pacing is compelling, and relentless… Just when we think the story is over, Casey takes us around another bend, and then another. Another remarkable work by one of my favorite writers.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“I was on the edge-of-my-seat the entire time that I read it and as soon as I was done, I instantly wanted more.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Wow! What a book… Twists and turns that make it impossible to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“I think I've found another favorite… I could not put it down. I've fallen asleep and dreamed about it the last two nights… one you'll want to read for yourself.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about Kathryn Casey:

“MESMERIZING… The best crime book I've ever read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Wow!... An awesome mystery that keeps readers' adrenalin pumping...


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Featured Reviews

Detective Clara Jefferies grew up in a strict Mormon family when she chose to leave the whole community turns their backs and shun her. Called back to her community when her sister disappears she tries to help but no one will speak to her. Clara finds the community both changed and the same.
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters. I think this will be a really good series and can see most of the characters reappearing. I guessed some of the ways the story was going to conclude but it still kept me intrigued.
Can’t wait for book two.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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