One Left Alive: A Heart-Stopping and Gripping Crime Thriller

Detective Morgan Brookes, Book 1

By: Helen Phifer

Narrated by: Alison Campbell

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

She knelt down by the side of the first girl. She had to force herself to breathe as she lifted the soft white cloth covering the girl’s beautiful face....

When the body of a woman is found hanging from a tree in her front garden, rookie Detective Morgan Brookes is first on the scene. But Olivia Potter is past saving. And when her husband and daughters cannot be traced, Morgan knows there is more to this tragedy. And then she finds them. Lying huddled together in the dark basement, each of their faces covered with a small cotton cloth, their bodies cold to the touch.

But as Morgan kneels beside the family, she realizes that one of the girls is still breathing. As she holds Bronte’s fragile hand in hers, begging her to hold on, she vows to find out who has done this.

Every day Morgan wakes at 4.25 a.m., her old insomnia now mixed with a new fixation on the case. But every clue about the murdered family leads to a dead end. Until, trawling through old files, she discovers a link to a cold case from years ago. Another family was murdered in this house, and the killer was never caught.

When Morgan returns to the scene of the crime to discover more about this forgotten case, she finds another body. With Bronte still unconscious in hospital, Morgan must act fast to solve this case and lay two families to rest, before the killer returns for the girl left alive....

©2020 Helen Phifer (P)2020 Bookouture

Slow going but fast ending

It started slow and I was about to stop it and go to another book, but just then a killing got me and the way kept me good book.

I can’t wait for the next book

I haven’t listened to such a great book in a very long time time. Thanks!

One left Alive

Totally thrilled! Loved this book, you’ll never guess who?!?!?!? Can’t wait to read more by Helen Phifer!! Kudos to a great writer!

Could Not Stop Listening!

This book grabbed me from the get-go. With the writer's technique for creating characters so believable & who grow in this gripping thriller, and Alison Campbell's superb narration, I was swept away with the suspense of the storyline & the characters, and left speechless in the end. Bravo Helen Phifer! I've already purchased Books 2 & 3 in this series, but I'm waiting for a day that I can afford to lose, because once I start I know I won't be able to put it down again.

Found a new author that I like.

I had a few small issues. There was nothing about checking a computer or cell phones. Sometimes the squad did not seem through. Overall, I enjoyed the story enough that I bought the other two books in this series, plus book one in another series written by this author. I liked most of the characters. There has been some books where I did not care about any of them.

Loved it!

Great story, loved the characters and the narration is excellent!
I’ve found a new series.

Unexpected twists

the narrator did a great job. there were some pretty good plot twists and the descriptions within the book created a very clear picture in my head of the scenes throughout. very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it.

One left alive

Overall -spectacular story & interesting & believable characters . Smooth read
Enjoyed the performance. Description of characters and settings easy to visualize.

Great Story

Grabs you from the very beginning, so tragic! Love detective Morgan investigating, she's awesome love her charater!

Great read

I loved this book. It was so enthralling from the beginning to the end. I can’t wait to read another book by Helen Phifer