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…
Dana Perry's The Nowhere Girls features a maverick FBI agent, Nikki Cassidy, who has a personal connection with crime. Her father was the local police chief when she was growing up in Ohio, and when her sister went missing. Eventually, her sister's remains were found, buried in nearby woodlands, and a perpetrator was jailed for her abduction and murder. Each year, on the anniversary of her disappearance, Nikki returns home in the attempt to gain closure, but each year, her convicted killer refuses to see her. This year, however, is different. This time, he wants to see her. This time, Nikki may discover the truth.
Nikki is back in her home town when another local girl goes missing, and it feels too close to home. She persuades her boss that the FBI should get involved and that, as she is on the scene, she should be the one to liaise with the local law enforcement services to see if there is a connection. While some might argue that her personal history might render her less than ideal to pursue this investigation, Nikki and pragmatism prevail. Colleagues are dispatched to assist in the investigation, and as events unfold, they are all put at great personal risk. Meanwhile, Nikki's partner is less than happy that she is putting her job before their relationship...
A good read, a pacy thriller and an interesting start to a new series. of crime thrillers featuring FBI agent Nikki Cassidy.
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