Cougar Point

Detective Megan Carpenter, Book 5

By: Gregg Olsen

Narrated by: Karen Peakes

She wakes to find herself alone in complete darkness. Fearing for her life, in that moment her only thought is for her beloved daughters. What will they think when they find out she’s missing? Then it hits her. She’s kept a secret hidden from her family for years. Is she about to pay for it with her life?

When Victoria Marsh disappears from her family’s exclusive resort in Cougar Point, Washington, her family is devastated. A charity worker and pillar of the local community, how could she just vanish without a trace?

Though not officially her case, Detective Megan Carpenter races to the scene for a very personal reason. Victoria is Ronnie’s mother and Megan will do anything to help her when she has sacrificed so much.

Together they build up a picture of the days before the disappearance but the only clue is a note with the words, “You promised” scrawled on it. It soon emerges that Victoria’s marriage was far from perfect and she had spent years running from a deadbeat brother. Could someone in Victoria’s family want her dead?

But when the body of another woman is found, Megan starts to link the cases. Both women had huge ransoms placed on them. Both families received chilling threats in the mail. And with one victim already dead, time is running out to find Victoria alive.

Local law enforcement warns Megan off the case but she’s certain that the disappearance is more than just bad blood. But with a potential serial killer on the loose, how much is Megan willing to risk? Worse still, could they be closer to her than she had ever imagined?

A completely gripping mystery thriller that will have you hooked, from a number one, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Michael Connelly and James Patterson.

©2024 Gregg Olsen (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

The Megan Carpenter series has a new partner

I especially like the way Megan says something out loud and then follows with her real thoughts which are sarcastically opposite from what she says!! I get such a kick out of this character that Gregg Olson has developed! Can’t wait for the next book!

Superb Story

Once again, Greg outdoes his self with his series! Megan’s personality is such that you wonder what unspoken and hidden aspects of person and her past next week even more intriguing. I look forward to more!

How the book is serious, but Megan is so witty. She makes me laugh.

Loved it all. Craig Olsen does not write a book that I don't love. Can't wait for his next Detective Megan and Ronnie book.

Loved the plot

I have read all 5 of the series and this one did not disappoint. Hope ypu enjoy it as much as i

Love the real life characters

I can’t believe how long I waited for the fifth book now I’m left hunkering for another one. My favorite thing about this and I do love cops and drama type books is Megan’s personality. The lead character has so much spunk.