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What She Left

Martina Monroe Crime Thriller, Book 1

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What She Left

By: H.K. Christie
Narrated by: Robin McAlpine
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Summary

A decades-old photo. An unknown child. A secret someone would kill to keep buried.

When private investigator Martina Monroe is hired to identify the infant in a decades-old photograph, the case seems simple enough. But the search leads her back to the hometown she swore she’d never return to—a place haunted by old wounds, buried lies, and people desperate to keep the past hidden.

As Martina digs deeper, the questions begin to multiply. Who is the child in the photo? Why does no one want her asking questions? And what happened all those years ago that still has the town living in fear?

Then the first body turns up.

What began as a quiet investigation quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. With the killer closing in and every clue dragging her deeper into a web of secrets, Martina must uncover the truth before the past claims more victims—including her.

Because in this town, some secrets were never meant to be found.

What She Left is a gripping crime thriller packed with murder, buried secrets, and shocking twists. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Regan, and James Patterson

©2021 H.K. Christie (P)2026 Keekstar Media Crime Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Exciting
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Distinct characters without going over the top. At last an alcoholic who doesn’t keep relapsing, very refreshing. Only slight niggle with narration is keeping on top of who is the lead in each chapter.

Good story

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A new murder and a cold case keep this crime thriller interesting. I felt invested in Martina's life as a private detective and her mixed emotions of returning to her hometown. The characters were well developed and I'll definitely be picking up more from this series in the future to see how Martina and Hirsch solve more cases.

A great read.

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