DGS is the mystery QUEEN! At no point in this book did I know where it was going, and, as usual, she didn’t disappoint! I only have three parting words. JAMES. FREAKING. MALCOLM. 😍

Bad Detective? Bad Private Investigator? This is absolutely one of those tales that brings the "Bad Teacher" / "Bad Judge" trope into criminal investigations, and it also uses a seemingly currently common approach (I literally read two different books using it back to back) of having the investigator have a similar unresolved crime in their past as a "hook". And yes, it actually all does combine quite well. Even for those who are, like me, more prone to protest police shootings than support them, this tale actually shows a bit of a human side to police who shoot people. Though in this case, even the way *that* is portrayed is perhaps the most singular unrealistic thing about this book. Still, Swank uses even that to help build her overall lore here, as in any series starter building in hints of a bigger lore is absolutely essential in keeping readers wanting the next book. So overall, the book does both of its jobs quite well - it both establishes the character and world, and provides readers enough motivation to come back for Book 2. Very much recommended.

A sublime five-star read. This shows us that there we are going to have a great new series to get to grips within the Harper Adams mystery series, it was just sublime to see James Malcom back, and with his usual charming bite. Harper Adams is a real character, one that you can feel under your skin, you can’t help but want to get to know her better, see her get the justice she deserves. This is a compelling story, not just the Ava aspect, of will she be found in time and who really has her, and wow that was a twisteroonie. This story is well done, as it has everything you need to keep you hooked and gives you a really thrilling read.

A twisty, dark whodunit that serves up a lost heroine, a misguided hero and a missing child. Our heroine has lost her way after getting railroaded out if her previous job. She got into law enforcement because of her sister, who was a missing and then found murdered and raped little girl and she wanted to rid the world of some of the evil in it, she just ended up caught in some of it. She came home to lick her wounds, and drink herself to oblivion when the daughter of an old friend comes up missing in circumstances very similar to those of her sister. The friend asks for her help, and against her better instincts, she agrees. She begins to learn some of her hometowns darker secrets and becomes a target of the same police chief she feels bungled her sister's case. Lots of plot twists and misdirection, all leading to a very dark ending but a happy one for her friend. A really good read!

The story revolves around Harper, who is a disgraced detective who embarks on a mission to find a missing girl upon her return to her hometown. Teaming up with the enigmatic James Malcolm adds a layer of complexity to the story. Their unlikely alliance creates a dynamic and engaging partnership as they delve deeper into the investigation. How I missed James Malcolm!

What initially appears to be a slow-paced start soon evolves into an incredible read as the plot thickens and the mystery deepens. Denise Grover Swank skillfully weaves a web of suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats and constantly guessing the next twist and turn.

Little Girl Vanished is an incredible read that will leave you eagerly turning the pages, yearning for answers, and emotionally invested in the characters' journey. If you love James Malcolm and want to know more about him, check out the Rose Gardner series.

How is it that Denise Grover Swank's books get better and better and I just keep falling in love with her all of them! She has out done herself with the Harper Adam's series and has given us another bada$$ female to admire. Harper is back in her hometown after being released of her duties as a detective at the Little Rock Police Department. Now she is faced with her parents and the town where everyone looks at her strangely due to the fact her sister was kidnapped while outside with her one day when they were younger. Now she's back and what is she suppose to do...she has no idea until her missing sister's best friend, Vanessa's daughter goes missing. And the only person Vanessa trust to help find her is Harper. All of this is too familiar and a lot of shady people begin to come out. Especially, James Malcolm, better known as, Malcolm. His past with law enforcement is just as tainted as Harper's so wouldn't it make sense for the two of them to team up. However, they seem to be more oil and vinegar then partners. But can they make it work long enough to save a little girl who just seemed to vanish?

Little Girl Vanished is the captivating first installment in the Harper Adams Mystery series by Denise Grover Swank. With its gripping narrative and well-drawn characters, this thrilling mystery novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

The story revolves around Harper Adams, a former FBI profiler who returns to her hometown of Lebanon, Tennessee, after the tragic death of her husband. Trying to rebuild her life, Harper finds herself thrust into a horrifying case when a young girl goes missing. As she delves into the investigation, Harper realizes that this kidnapping is not an isolated incident, and she uncovers a web of secrets and hidden connections that run deep within her community.

Denise Grover Swank expertly crafts a suspenseful plot, filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the final pages. The pacing is well-balanced, maintaining a steady rhythm that builds tension throughout the story. The author skillfully incorporates elements of psychological profiling and police procedure, adding depth and authenticity to the investigation.

Harper Adams is a complex and relatable protagonist. Her strength and vulnerability make her a compelling character, and readers will root for her as she battles personal demons while fighting for justice. The supporting cast is equally well-developed, each bringing their own unique dynamics to the story.

One of the highlights of this novel is Swank's ability to capture the atmosphere of a small town. Lebanon, Tennessee, comes alive through vivid descriptions, creating a strong sense of place and enhancing the overall reading experience. The author also tackles important themes such as grief, resilience, and the dark underbelly that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary communities.

While Little Girl Vanished is a highly engaging read, there are moments where the pacing slows down, and the story becomes slightly predictable. However, the strength of the characters and the intriguing plot compensate for these minor shortcomings.

In conclusion, Little Girl Vanished is a riveting mystery that combines suspense, emotion, and well-crafted storytelling. Denise Grover Swank has crafted an impressive series opener that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. If you enjoy thrilling mysteries with compelling characters and a small-town setting, this book is definitely worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the Arc in exchange of an honest review.

This is the first book I read of this author and it won't be the last. It kept me all night reading as I wanted to know who did what to who. 🤣

Detective Harper's sister was kidnapped and murdered decades ago but history is repeating when the best friends daughter is disappeared. Harper is on the lookout and it's not easy when so many people are lying or blaming her. I didn't see it coming at all!! I would have bet I knew what the plot was going to be but I was so wrong.. it was a really enjoyable read and I'm impatient to read more of this author

Fantastic start to a new series! Harper is a former detective who was being set up and gas lit by her former department. When she is asked to find a former friend's daughter, she quickly learns that her tormentor has followed her to her home town.

She soon meets James Malcolm, who fans of the author will recognize from another series. I loved seeing him in this book and how he's changed since then.

I literally couldn't put this book down and read it in an afternoon. This one is a must read for fans of the genre. The author is on my must read authors' list and I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series. I'd give this more than 5 stars if I could.

She was a detective after killing a person, her partner and plus turned on her.
A stellar career of 14 years, now with doubts from herself and the police deptarment who didnt believe her.
Her mother's words shocked her, another kidnapping. The mother had been her deceased sister, best friend, when she had been taken. Now it's her daughter..Her mother never could understand why she had choose this career.
I liked this book it felt real of what the mother and daughter thought.
Her instint and training are needed. Start of a new series and looking forward to more by the author.
Given ARC by Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for my voluntary review

This was my first read by this author and I was truly impressed. It felt as though I was watching one of my favorite crime shows. It was very thorough with the investigation and hard to believe this happened over a few days time span. There were times the monologue kind of dragged out with the investigation. There were so many players and questions but you become invested to figuring out who Harper's stalker is and who took Ava and why. I will definitely read more of this series.

Little Girl Vanished, the newest book and series from Denise Grover Swank is incredible! I’m so obsessed with this new world that Denise has created, including our real and dynamic heroine, Harper Adams. When Harper returns home, there are some eerie similarities between her sisters kidnapping and murder back during her childhood, and a little girl who is currently missing in her hometown in Arkansas. This book definitely exceeded my expectations with a suspenseful mystery and amazing twist! I am so glad to see some familiar faces in both James Malcom and Carter Hale. I’m happy they’re back and cannot wait for more! The characters, dialogue, and mystery make this one a page turner for sure. Denise Grover Swank never disappoints! I highly recommend this author and new series!

I absolutely could NOT put this book down! Loved the pace! Harper moves home after being accused of killing an unarmed kid and resigning from the department. She isn’t home long before a young girl is kidnapped and she is drawn in to the investigation. Fans of suspense will LOVE this one!

The first in a new series with protagonist Harper Adams. Harper was a cop in Little Rock, but after a shooting gone wrong, she is out of a job. She moves back home to a small town in Arkansas to her parents’ house. A few weeks after being back, a young girl is kidnapped. This brings bad memories for Harper as twenty-ish years earlier her own sister was kidnapped and murdered. Harper is asked by the mom to investigate because she knows it’s not just a runaway situation. As she investigates, she finds connections to her sister’s murder and a culprit who is playing games with her.

This was a really good debut for a series! Sometimes, with new series, the first book or two struggle to find their footing. However, that is not the case here! The author created a protagonist with flaws but that you still can connect with. There was also great pacing and clues. I’m really intrigued to see where Harper’s mysteries take her next. I look forward to more in this series!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The first book I have read from this author. A solid four star read. Great premise. Well written. Good characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing. I wouldI definitely would read the next novel. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank that I read and reviewed.
I was hooked on this book from the start and I can honestly say I did not put it down. I sat and read it from start to finish in one sitting it was that good. Harper Adams was one of those characters that was not perfect and she was flawed enough that just about anyone could relate to her.
In this book she finds herself in a situation that hits very close to home, a child is missing and it reminds her a lot of her sisters kidnapping that happened twenty some years earlier and ended in her death. Harper feels like the police botched her sisters case and are not doing enough to save her friends child so she gets involved in this case and uncovers more then she wants to know about her town, her sister’s disappearance years before and the people around her.
This book kept me up for hour reading it and trying to guess who was behind everything. I loved it from the start and I loved it even more when I finished it. I can’t wait until the next Harper Adams book comes out next year. I think I have a new female hero to add to my list of favorites list along with the like of Josie Quinn. Harper Adams is a star in the making.
Little Girl Vanished gets five out of five stars from me.

This is my first book by this author. But it’s has been a great introduction.
A strong willed but damaged female due to a past trauma is how to describe the main protagonist, Harper Adams. Yes, this is a common description in police procedural novels but this is a great character, flaws and all, and this book is a brilliant introduction to a new series.
Well written, a good thought out plot and substance to create a backstory to a future series makes this an excellent book one.

Discovering a new author with a great backlist is like winning the jackpot. That’s what it was like for me when I discovered Denise Grover Swank this past year. I quickly became a huge fan girl of the Rose Gardner series and especially of James Malcolm. I admit to a bit of ugly crying in the last book. If you’ve read them then you know what I mean.

When I heard there was a new series coming out featuring James in it, I was ecstatic! Little Girl Vanished is the first book in a new series featuring disgraced Little Rock cop, Harper Adams. Harper has returned home to Jackson Creek, Arkansas to lick her wounds and drink her problems away. She hasn’t felt welcome in her home since her younger sister was kidnapped and murdered twenty-one years ago while in her care. She's felt guilty about it ever since.

Soon after her arrival, another little girl goes missing and the disappearance is eerily similar to her sister’s kidnapping. Strangely the girl is the daughter of her sister’s former best friend who asks her to find her daughter.

While investigating she meets the former crime lord, James Malcolm, who spent four years in prison and is now running a bar in her hometown. They don’t hit it off very well at first, but soon join forces, somewhat regrettably to both, to find the missing girl.

I enjoyed this story so much. Harper was the perfect jaded cop, a tough lady on the surface with a dry sense of humor and a strong resolve to find this child. James was his usual outstanding soft-spoken self until he’s very angry and then pulling a couple of moves that left Harper nearly speechless.

This book was full of unbelievable twists and turns. Just when I thought I figured out who the bad guys were, it would do a total three-sixty. I am very eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, Long Gone.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I gave this book five fabulous stars!

I devoured this book… I read it cover to cover in one sitting, and I am completely blown away, and I cannot wait to see what happens with these characters!

While, this is my first book from this author it will definitely not be my last, and I am excited to see where the series takes me

First book I've read by this author, and it is also the first in a new series. I have to say I really enjoyed it - great character development, good plot and I liked the writing style. I'm really looking forward to seeing Harpers growth as a character as the series progresses.

Thank you #netgalley and #booksgosocial for the eARC.

I'm an avid reader who somehow has never read a book by Denise Grover Swank. A friend in my reading circle recommended LITTLE GIRL VANISHED and now I have a new author with an extensive back library to read. Ms Swank has done an excellent job of building complex characters and giving them lives they have to struggle through. Harper Adams finds herself living a life she could have never foreseen, yet strangely not too unhappy with it. When circumstances push her into helping with the investigation of a little girl missing, we meet (those of us who never read any of her books before meet) a character from another Grover Swank series who seems to have a story line of his own. The story is very good, the chracters very memorable and the fact that it's the first in a new series, an added plus. I'm pretty happy that my friend recommended this book to me. Now I'm recommending it to you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Harper Adams was a detective but lost her job due to outrage and corruption following the shooting of a teenager.
She moved home, unsure of her future, and her late sister's best friends daughter is kidnapped.
Harper's sister was kidnapped and killed twenty years before and the police bungled the case. It seems like the same thing is happening all over again. Are the cases connected? Why does the father and the police insist that the child is a runaway?
Harper is doing her own investigation, with the help of James Malcolm, a former crime boss.

An excellent book, my first by this author, and I am happy to have been chose to read it.
Full of suspense and although it started slightly slow for me, from the middle of the book, it was just action and twists!
I like Harper, she carries a lot of guilt because of her sisters' abduction, and her mother blames her for not acting when her sister was grabbed.
Her problems since then have caused her to drink too much, and I hope she beats the alcoholism, and realises it is a crutch that she doesn't need.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Man oh man! I'm not big on books about cops but this one was pretty darn good. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

Swank did it! This book had me hooked from the beginning! I couldn't put it down because I wanted to see the outcome! I had to charge my kindle and read in low light not to wake my family so that I could get the answers! Great read!

Overall rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Putdown rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love a good detective book even if Harper is a ex detective. Harper is such a interesting character who you just love and sometimes feel a little sorry for. During the book I had many wishes for her I felt that connected to her. Im hoping some will come true in the next books. Malcom is my favourite kind of character dark mysterious bad. They both work well together and I hope they continue to work together.
This is book was a crazy ride i actually thought I had it all worked out but nope I was soooooo wrong which is my favourite thing about a thriller. The guessing the twists the turns it kept me pulling me back in. I would definitely recommend for any crime mystery thriller lovers out there.

"Little Girl Vanished" by Denise Grover Swank is a gripping and intense novel that captivates readers from the beginning. The story is about a mother, Jadyn, who is searching for her missing daughter, Hayley. Set in a small southern town, the novel offers intrigue and suspense as Jadyn tries to uncover the truth behind her daughter's disappearance.

The author presents various characters who all seem to have something to hide, making it difficult for Jadyn to find answers. Swank expertly offers twists and turns that leave readers hooked throughout the novel.

The writing style in "Little Girl Vanished" is fast-paced and compelling, creating a sense of urgency that propels readers through the plot. The book's characters are well-defined, presenting an array of personalities and motives that lead readers to question who might be responsible for the young girl's disappearance.

Overall, "Little Girl Vanished" is a fantastic thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a complex plot and intriguing characters, it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys suspense and mystery novels. Swank's writing style is brilliant, creating an atmospheric and thrilling read from start to finish.

Little Girl Vanished will have you turning the pages so fast flying threw the story and then throwing up your hands when you reach the end begging for the next book to be out already.

Harper Adams is beyond struggling; she’s in a raw and emotional state that leaves you feeling sympathetic. Harper is begrudgingly back home after her life in Little Rock fell apart- she’s no longer a detective and everyone turned their backs on her trying to tell her she didn’t see what she knows she saw. When a little girl goes missing and the disappearance is strangely similar to her sister’s kidnapping and death begin to arise- the past come barreling back at Harper and help comes from an unlikely source leaving her with two choice. Team up with a known criminal and try to find the missing girl or continue to drown her sorrows in a bottle and stay stuck.

I’m already desperate for the next book in this series because I have so many questions and I need answers. I want to know more about Harper and what happened in Little Rock and more about James and his past and if the town is gonna be big enough for the two of them.

Blown away! This story drew me in from the first page and I couldn't stop until I finished it. It will take you on a journey with a strong female lead guiding you through the twists and turns. This is my first by this author and it won't be the last!

This is the way to start a new series! Action packed, full of suspense and twists, I couldn't put this book down. Harper is a complex character and I am excited to watch her develop. James is intriguing. The mystery keeps you guessing. I can't wait for the next one!

Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank is one of those books that grabs you right from the get-go and refuses to let you go! Superbly written and full of action and suspense, this mystery is the page-turner you are looking for this summer!
The main character of disgraced, ex-detective Harper Adams is delightfully flawed and struggling, and yet able to rise above her challenges to investigate the kidnapping of a friend's daughter, even when the police and father insist she has just run away. Harper's back story is both heartbreaking and full of mystery itself, and I hope the story behind her obvious framing at the hands of her former police department is explained in future books. She is not the only character broken by the kidnapping of her own sister years before, and the fallout is skillfully portrayed in the characters of her parents.
I have never read anything by this author before, but apparently the character of James Malcolm is a carry over from another series of hers, and I'm sure that fans will be delighted to encounter him again. For those of us new to the author, his character is tantalizingly multi-faceted and fascinating.
I could not put this book down and highly recommend it to fans of mystery and thrillers.
I was thrilled to receive an ARC of #LittleGirlVanished from #NetGalley .

Red herrings and surprises keep this story moving quickly. Third person narration makes it an easy read. Realistic characters kept me intrigued. This talented author has written a page turner. This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the gifted author. Murder and kidnapping are at the center of this story. T reads like real crime. The language does not add to the plot.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, Kidnapping, murder, mystery, revenge, A great who done it, great police work and some really crazy twists and turns that i did not see coming! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This is the first in a new series by Denise Grover Swank and it is fantastic!! I am a long time reader of DGS because she doesn’t disappoint.
This series stars Harper Adams, former police officer who’s forced to leave her job and return to her parents’ home. She finds herself working a case for a childhood friend when their daughter goes missing.
Harper is a flawed character. She’s struggling to come to terms with her distant and recent past. She’s struggling with the realization that those she trusted to have her back turned on her and she’s struggling alcohol.
Enter James Malcolm, anti-hero and one of DGS’ most popular characters from her Rose Gardner series makes his reappearance in this book. And, from the beginning you realize there is more to the man.
I was very excited when this series was announced. DGS is in her element when writing mysteries. She knows that the story is is more than the mystery, it is the characters. They are well rounded, flaws and all. The relationships are complex and draw the reader into the story. She ties up the mystery, but there are always “eggs” and strings that might need a little tug to unravel that one unanswered question.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. The fact that some of the characters were in another series shouldn’t deter anyone from reading this book. DGS gives enough of their histories to fill in the gaps.
I’d like to thank both NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book I was given in exchange for a fair and honest review.

OMG what a great ride!! I am abscessed with Denise Grover Swank. If she writes it I will be reading it. This was another quick and entreating read. I finished it a day because I could not put it down. I can't wait to see where this series takes me next. The characters were well written and just left me wanting more. HIGHLY Recommend this book.


Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

A great start to the Harper Adams Mystery Series! I will be watching for the next book to come out. Great amount of characters and suspense. Thanks to NetGalley for the privilege to read and review this book.

Little Girl Vanished is the first book in a new series introducing Little Rock cop, Harper Adams. Harper, unfortunately is a disgraced cop and has returned home to Jackson Creek, Arkansas to lick her wounds and drink her problems away. Home really isn’t a sanctuary for her ever since she left after her younger sister was kidnapped and murdered twenty-one years ago while in her care. She's always felt her sister’s death was her fault, and sadly she’s not the only one with these feelings.

Oddly, very soon after her arrival, another little girl goes missing and the disappearance is strangely similar to her sister’s kidnapping. The presence of the eerie red ribbon a big factor especially since this fact was never shared publicly. Even stranger, the missing girl is the daughter of her sister’s former best friend. Now Harper is on a mission to find this girl, alive, which may offer a bit of exoneration to her for the death of her sister.
But Harper no longer has authority to investigate and tread where she isn’t welcome in the least by the official authorities. Does this stop Harper, oh no, but she does try to be a little discreet as she conducts her unofficial investigation. Also she is sure the local police will just botch everything up again as they did in her sister’s case. The cops are not even treating the missing girl as being kidnapped even though there is good evidence leading to that theory. They claim she’s a runaway and are just sitting around waiting for the girl to return home, losing precious time to get her back alive.

While conducting her somewhat covert investigation, she meets the former crime lord, James Malcolm, who spent four years in prison and is now running a bar in her hometown. Harper has become quite fond of bars and the liquid they serve as it has become increasingly hard to get buzz while living under the scrutinizing eye of her disapproving mother. The two don’t hit it off very well at first, but soon join forces, somewhat regrettably to both, to find the missing girl.

Harper was the perfect jaded cop, a tough lady on the surface, even though this reader didn’t find her very likable. I did admire her strong resolve to find this child. James was calm and soft-spoken until he’s angered setting off a couple of moves that left Harper nearly speechless.

I became weary of the story about 3/4 of the way into the book, but the twists and turns kept me reading to the end. Fans of this first Harper Adams saga will await the publication of Long Gone

Accused of shooting an unarmed man, Harper Adams a feisty, ex detective is back in her home town, a place she swore she would never return. There are no happy memories for Harper. She’s just trying to survive. But then she receives word that a little girl is missing, which bring back the terrible time when her sister went missing. Harper has to find her. This book was excellent. A great mystery, with red herrings and a neat mystery all tied up in a red ribbon. I received an arc from Netgalley and BooksGoSocial. My comments and review are my honest opinion and I look forward to the next book in this new series.

This book was unputdownable! Harper roots us in this story and gives the reader a dynamic and unpredictable main character to follow. If you like mysteries/thrillers with a strong, but perfectly unperfect lead woman than this is for you! There were some things I felt could have been explored more or some aspects given more time in the spotlight, but even saying that it was still a 4 out of 5 stars for me! Will definitely be looking out for more from Denise Grover Swank!

This is the first book I’ve read by Denise Grover swanks and it won’t be the last. I loved getting to know disgraced detective harper. Her old friends daughter goes missing and similarities arise to her younger sisters kidnapping and murder. She steps on toes and does what she can to help find Ava. It’s a great starting to a series and I can’t wait to find out more about harpers relationship with her parents and the ally’s she has made in this investigation! Roll on January 2024!

This book is full of suspense, and it grabs the reader from the first page. Harper is a strong lead. Characters are well-developed and relatable. There are several twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and guessing. Little Girl Vanished is a thrilling start to the series, and I look forward to the next installment.

I absolutely love, Denise Grover Swanks books, I have read more of her books than anyone else's!
This is a new series that I'm very excited about. A character that many loved in her long Rose series is a character in her Brand New series here.
You do not want to miss out on this new book! It's every bit as good as I thought it would be!
I cannot wait for the next one!
Good job, Denise! I truly enjoyed it!

Thank you so much, NetGalley, Denise Grover Swank, and your Publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book!

Rating: 4 stars ⭐️

I was soo invested and really liked the suspense! 🔍

This new series from Denise Grover Swank is definitely worth the read and will get you hooked from the start!

It starts with Harper Adams, she was a Police detective until there was a deadly incident that ruined her life.

She moved back to her hometown and got a call that someone’s daughter that she knew from the past was kidnapped, just like her sister, 20 years ago..

This is the first book I've read from this author but I'm excited to try more!

Please be aware that Little Girl Vanished contains sensitive subjects and topics. (grief, death of a child, alcoholism)

Thank you to Netgalley, Denise Grover Swank and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank. I really enjoyed this book. I like that the main character is strong but still flawed. I think it might have been a bit over the top in regards to police incompetence but that might be just my own experience. I liked the twist at the end.

Little Girl Vanished is a brilliantly written story. I found it impossible to put down. The story focuses on Harper. A disgraced ex detective who is forced to return home to Arkansas. She had a troubling past. Her sister was killed as a child. Now back home. There's a chilling case of 'deja-vu' when a young girl goes missing. She feels she has to investigate. Enlisting the help of a former crime boss (who clearly hate eachother) to try and "crack the case" that seems a little too close to home.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC Little Girl Vanished. This was a slow burn but once it got going it was a really good story. I hope this turns into a series. Definitely keeping an eye on that.

I really enjoyed this book! I like the ending and I wasn't sure how it was gonna end, which I liked. I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries or thrillers. 10/10 Highly recommend! Special Thank You to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for allowing to read a copy free of charge in exchange for a review.

My Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

This is the first book in the Harper Adams Mystery series.

When Harper Adams is thrown off the police force for a crime she did not commit, she is forced back to her parents' house with no job and no money. Suddenly she is forced into the nightmares of her past, that she has been trying to escape for twenty years. When a little girl is kidnapped in the town she grew up in, she's suddenly thrown back to the days when her little sister was kidnapped and her murdered body turned up a few days later. But this should not be her problem any more, or should it? Should she bury her sorrows in bottles of booze, or should she try to find some closure to her past and also reclaim some of her reputation back?

This book was so well paced, it kept me turning the pages without any effort at all. It was interesting from the very beginning. I loved how the story was more plot-based than just being character-based. The character development was really good, but I found the plot to be more intriguing. The character of Harper was developed well as the story progressed. I also liked the development of the side characters. This is a clean murder mystery, and the twists till the end kept me guessing the kidnapper. Overall, it was really well written and kept me glued to its pages.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the author for this gifted copy in return for my honest review. I'm really thankful for this amazing story and I am looking forward to reading many more books from this author, especially the next books in this series. I recommend this book to all lovers of mystery and murders.

Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank is a captivating mystery. Harper Adams is a force to be reckoned with and I look forward to Long Gone.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sanctum is a thriller Mystery

Rating: 4.5 stars

Synopsis: Harper Adams, a detective in LRPD, was forced out when she shot and killed a kid even though the kid shot at her first. The responding officers say there was no gun found on the kid. She also experiences a string of break-ins before she goes home with her tail between her legs while spiraling with alcohol. However, she learns that her sister's old friend, Vanessa's, daughter has disappeared. When she looks around the crime scene she locates a red ribbon that connects to her sister's abduction and murder. She goes down the rabbit hole to find Vanessa's daughter before it's too late. I can not wait for the next book in the series!

This book was so great and I kept double guessing myself about who took the girl, and whether or not Harper was losing it. I kept trying to figure it out, and I still didn't guess correctly by the end! I could not put this book down!


Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank
Publisher: BooksGoSocial
Release Date June 20, 2023

Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Pace: 5/5
Suspense: 5/5
Overall Enjoyment: 5/5

Let me make one thing clear about this book, I love it. I love it more than my husband and almost more than my children. If it brought me the remote, I would love it more than my children. Swank is one of the best writers out there that also has the ability to tell a great story with women as the heroine protagonist.
Harper Adams was once a detective but was disgraced by her partner. Now having to move back to the one place she doesn’t want to go back to… Jackson Creek Arkansas. Adams seems content after losing her job, home and now
her reputation. But going home is not the worst thing to happen to her just yet.
When Adams learns of a missing young girl, she sets out to find her along with an unlikely partner, James Malcolm. This missing girl case is eerily similar to when Adams and her sister were together and her sister went missing. The town blamed Adams as if she had something to do with her disappearance. Can Adams find the missing girl in time?

This is a fast paced, heart pounding thriller that brings new life into this amazing thriller. I can not say enough about what a terrific writer Swank is and how her books just get better and better. The characters are heroic, amazingly developed, flawed and likable. You will not predict anything here. So hurry up and get your copy. The thrill ride is waiting.


5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley as well as the author and publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.