I recently read The Nowhere Girls by Dana Perry. It is the first of three books in a series featuring Detective Nikki Cassidy. I enjoyed it and plan to read the rest of the series. My review appears below.
About the Book
My kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I’m going to take my revenge…
On the anniversary of her sister’s death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind.
Another girl has been taken.
Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin.
The killer is back.
Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems—everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie’s body addressed to Nikki, it’s clear what the murderer really wants: her…
She’s caught killers before, but this time it’s personal. And Nikki will risk everything—even her own life—to get justice for every victim. It’s time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all…
My Review
This well-written book features a strong female lead, an FBI agent troubled by memories from the past and uncertain about the kind of future she seeks – in both her personal and professional lives. She returns to her hometown every year on the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, filled with a sense of guilt over her death. When another local teen disappears, it becomes apparent that the date has significance to someone else and Nikki is determined to find out who and why. The pace is somewhat slow at first but picks up midway with suspense building as the story unfolds – with a fair share of twists and a surprising ending. The Nowhere Girls is a great choice for lovers of crime fiction. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Content advisory: This book includes graphic descriptions of child abuse and murder which may serve as triggers for some readers.
FTC disclosure: I received an advance review copy of this book from the publisher. This has not affected the content of my review.
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About the Author
I am a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry – and also as R.G. Belsky.
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About the Series
The Detective Nikki Cassidy series includes two more books:
Last One to Die
Ten days ago, straight-A student Jessica Staley ran away from home. Now her lifeless body lies pale and still in an empty parking lot, her unblinking brown eyes staring up to the night sky…
FBI agent Nikki Cassidy’s heart pounds as she takes in the short, dark hair and delicate features of fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Stanley. It’s another unsolved murder in Groveton, Ohio, just like her sister, Caitlin, fifteen years before. Her family beg her to keep her distance, but Nikki knows she can’t walk away.
What if her sister’s killer is back?
The Lost Ones
As dawn breaks over a small gas station on the outskirts of Groveton, Ohio, the body of a teenage girl lies totally still. Long blonde hair covers her face, and a length of frayed rope hangs loosely around her neck. It’s only a matter of time before someone finds her, just like her killer intended…
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