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Abducted (Lizzy Gardner #1)
Abducted (Lizzy Gardner #1) | T.R. Ragan
When Lizzy Gardner was only seventeen, what should have been the perfect night became the perfect nightmare. Kidnapped just blocks from home after a romantic evening with her boyfriend, Jared, she woke up to find herself at the mercy of a depraved serial killer. Imprisoned and tormented for months by the maniac she came to know as Spiderman, Lizzy narrowly escaped, the only one of his victims to survive. But Spiderman escaped too, outwitting police and cursing Lizzy to spend her life looking over her shoulder Fourteen years later, Lizzy is a private investigator who teaches self-defense to teenage girls in her free time. She does what she can to help others protect themselves and to forget the horror of her ordeal, yet fears she will always be known as the one who got away. Then she receives a phone call from Jared, now a special agent for the FBI, with grim news. The killer has resurfaced, this time with a very specific targetLizzy. And hes made it clear that she will not escape him again. So begins a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, a terrifying, heart-pounding hunt that only one will survive.
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DarkMina
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153 of 2021. #lizzygardnerseriesread #trragan Book 4 of #spookoweenreadathon

Pages read: 1498

I am obviously behind. I enjoyed this first book. I like Lizzy, Jessica and Jared. I am looking forward to continuing with the 2nd book this week. ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

EadieB I‘m reading 2nd book this weekend! 3y
TheSpineView Good job! 3y
eanderson I started the next one and it has me! This is going to be a good series! 3y
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Elizabeth2 I‘ve got the next cued up! Have to finish at least one of my currents first. 🙂 3y
DarkMina @eanderson Glad to hear it! 3y
DarkMina @EadieB @Elizabeth2 I am starting it as soon as I am done with Blackout. 3y
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Andrew65
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Been a difficult few weeks for reading due to illness, but finally got this read along book finished. Overall it was very enjoyable, but can see why some might struggle with the central theme of the book. Enjoyed the central characters and look forward to getting to book 2 on 10th October. #TRRagan #LizzieGardnerSeriesRead

LeahBergen I hope you‘re feeling better? ❤️ 3y
Chrissyreadit Hope your feeling better! 3y
EadieB I‘m looking forward to reading book 2. Hope you and your wife are getting your energy back. Sounds like you‘ve been through a tough couple of weeks! 3y
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Gissy So glad to see that you are getting better!
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Andrew65 @LeahBergen @Chrissyreadit Thanks, over most of the symptoms, but still incredibly weak and struggle to read for long periods. Was in bed for a total of 12 days and I never go to bed! Some backwards days but can feel myself getting a little stronger each day. Today first time been out of the house in 3 weeks 3 days. But didn‘t get far. 💕 (edited) 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Been almost four weeks now. On Sunday will be four weeks since first symptoms, definitely had it tough. Got a doctor‘s note for at least another week. Sue still a few days behind me. Provided not exerting myself by doing anything, feel almost human again but get tired very easily. 3y
Andrew65 @Gissy Thanks been a very long journey and lost virtually all September.💕💕💕 (edited) 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 Rest up and don‘t push yourself too hard. When do you have to go back to work? How are the others at your work doing? 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Say about 1 in 4 had an extended absence period, one young but got asthma, me, and two in late 40s. At moment due back on 11th but depends how I am at this stage. Will most do a phased return when I go back and ask to work from home more. Learnt you cannot push yourself without going backwards. Never ever been like this. Now pondering my future. 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 Glad to hear that you will be able to have a phased return and can do some work from home. Covid is serious as you have found out and going backwards will take a toll on you. Take care of yourself as you need to be there for your wife too! 3y
EvieBee Thinking of you and your wife. I hope you get to feeling stronger each day. 3y
ScientistSam Hope you and your wife get better quickly! 3y
kspenmoll Hope you and your wife are healing & glad to hear you can slowly return to work. 💕 3y
Ruthiella So glad you are slowly getting back to normal! ❤️ 3y
Tove_Reads I enjoyed it, but it lagged quite a bit at times. Wasn‘t moving forward. Could have been edited a bit more. Otherwise enjoyable 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Yes we‘re thinking closely at long term plans. Possibly considering leaving the job at Easter or during next Summer. By that time will start to be susceptible to catching it again. Also would also give the school time to find a good replacement. COvID just has too many restrictions on allowing me to comfortably do the job the way I need to can access pension early but most probably delay this until 60 if possible for the added benefits, (edited) 3y
Andrew65 @EvieBee thanks, coming along slowly. 3y
Andrew65 @ScientistSam Thanks 😍 3y
Andrew65 @kspenmoll Thanks, that slow return will definitely be needed. 3y
Andrew65 @Ruthiella Thanks 😍 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 Sounds like a good plan! 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Will need to live off our investments for 3 1/2 years until 60 but hope to add to that possibly by selling second hand books (often been in our plan) or day trading on the stock market, or likely a bit of both. Other possible part time options in education sphere might also come to light. Aim to travel Easter to October in motor home and earn some money from November - March.. These are initial thoughts. Every Little Helps. 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 Great options and I like the travel plans! Working at your our pace will be less stress too! 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Much less stress, and reduce the chances of bringing the virus back home again. We‘ve done two summers away like this with no problems. Always wanted to play the stock markets more, and trialled this during the Summer Holiday last year to good effect. (edited) 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 My friend's daughter and her husband have been doing day trading with good results too. 3y
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Elizabeth2
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Read this for #lizzygardnerseriesread #trragan

Lizzy Gardner was abducted as a teenager, and ended up being the one who got away. The serial killer, who feeds off of his victims fears, is back and he‘s not done with her. This was fast paced and brutal. I‘m not totally sold though, and I can‘t quite put my finger on why. I wanted a little more. (More below.) I‘m going to keep reading the series to see where these characters go from here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Elizabeth2 Continued: Just when a detail would be exposed, and I was in it for the fallout - the follow up conversation or action, the author would skip over that part. I also felt like the FBI wouldn‘t have been so inept in following some of the clues. But maybe I have too much faith in their abilities? 🤷‍♀️ 3y
Elizabeth2 @EadieB @Andrew65 @DarkMina @eanderson @Bklover @Hestapleton @Tove_Reads Please tag anyone else you know that is reading along. 🙂 3y
EadieB I have reserved feelings about this first book. I was not completely turned on with the writing or the story. Looking forward to reading the next book before making a final decision. 3y
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Bklover I would agree with the ineptness of the FBI being a bit overdone. I also thought there were a few too many characters and things going on. But having said that, I actually enjoyed this and I‘m definitely going to read the next one. 3y
Elizabeth2 @Bklover I agree- there were a lot of characters. I was wondering if that was because we will see some of them again in later books. @EadieB same - I‘m curious to see if the next book is better. 3y
EadieB @Elizabeth2 I think the books must get better as I only see praise for her books in the reviews. 3y
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Butterfinger
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I can't. I keep thinking of my daughters. I'm sorry @Andrew65 @EadieB

EadieB That‘s fine! It is disturbing 😳 if you have daughters! 3y
Butterfinger @EadieB I just recently left my eldest at college. I told her several times, if she is attacked, fight until you die. Don't let them take you alive. If she was home with me, I may have handled it. I was really looking forward to it. Keep me in mind. 3y
EadieB @Butterfinger I have 2 daughters and I know how it feels to send them out in the world where they have no real protection. I‘ll keep your daughter in my prayers. 3y
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eanderson
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Ooooo!!! That was a ‘sit on the edge of your seat‘ read. I was able to figure out the killer earlier on but I couldn‘t get enough. I‘m excited to continue with the #TRRagan #LizzyGardnerSeriesRead 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Book3 complete for #SuperSeptember

EadieB Glad you enjoyed it! 3y
DebinHawaii I read this series a couple of years ago & really enjoyed it so I have been looking forward to hearing what you all think if it. 🤗 3y
TrishB Another series 😱 3y
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Elizabeth2
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It is a stunningly beautiful day! ☀️❤️📖 I love late summer days like this one (technically it‘s still summer). Low humidity, warm in the sun, very comfortable in the shade. Perfect reading weather!

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Elizabeth2
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Does anyone else hate it when that message pops up? It‘s time to refill my coffee cup anyway.

I‘m just over 50% through this book and I‘m not quite sold. The author has at least twice done a relatively big reveal and then jumped the story ahead a couple of hours, leaving me hanging as to the reaction to the character learning this information and the outcome of the conversation. (Big reveal covered for those reading the book.)

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eanderson
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My favorite running event of the year and I‘m sitting out due to not healing correctly. So I‘m going to sit in the stands, read, cheer on members from the studio, and enjoy the atmosphere! 💕😁
#LizzyGardnerSeriesRead #TRRagan

Bookzombie I‘m so sorry you are having to sit out, but what a great idea to read and enjoy cheering on others! 💕 3y
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Hestapleton
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Aims42 Looks like a great evening!!! 🥰 3y
Nute That looks scrumptious!😋 3y
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eanderson
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Going to spend time with this book while Matty and Theo sleep! 😀
#LizzyGardnerSeriesRead #TRRagan

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Bklover
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I bought this the other day on a kindle deal and so far I am loving it. But here‘s my question. Am I just old or are there a LOT of characters in this book. I keep having to do that thing where you search for the name to see if it‘s a new character or one I just forgot about. Still, think this will be a good series- just gonna have to start taking notes!

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EadieB
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#Abducted #TRRagan #BookSpinBingo

Lizzy Gardner, 17, was kidnapped just blocks from home after a romantic evening with her boyfriend, Jared. She woke up to find herself at the mercy of a depraved serial killer known as Spiderman. Lizzy narrowly escaped, the only one of his victims to survive. Fourteen years later, Lizzy is a private investigator who teaches self-defense to teenage girls in her free time.

EadieB She does what she can to help others protect themselves and to forget the horror of her ordeal. Lizzy will always be known as; the one who got away. She receives a phone call from Jared, now a special agent for the FBI, with grim news. The killer has resurfaced, this time with a very specific target of Lizzy. He's made it clear that she will not escape him again. 3y
EadieB So begins a chilling game of cat-and-mouse, a terrifying, heart-pounding hunt that only one will survive. This is a dark serial killer book similar to Chris Carter's books. I was not completely impressed with this book but the reviews claim that the books get better and better. That makes me want to read the next book in the series. Gardner has a huge following from her Jessie Cole series so that is good to know. 3y
EadieB I do like the characters of Lizzy and Jared and find them interesting. Let's see how I feel after the 2nd book in the series. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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Elizabeth2
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This book grabbed me right away! I have a feeling it‘s going to be quite a ride. #lizzygardnerseriesread #TRRagan #lizzygardnerseries

@Eadie @Andrew65 @Tove_Reads @eanderson @Hestapleton

eanderson You are about 3 pages ahead of me. 😁 I agree! It‘s going to be a wild ride. 3y
EadieB @Elizabeth2 @eanderson I agree that it seems like a wild ride. Not completely sold on the series yet but the reviews say that the books get better. I do like the characters of Lizzy and Jared so hopefully after the 2nd book I will feel better about this series. It seems that her Jessie Cole series has a huge following. @Tove_Reads @Andrew65 @DarkMina @Hestapleton @Butterfinger @bklover @MariSands @aperfectmjk (edited) 3y
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eanderson
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Starting #TRRagan #LizzieGardnerseries this morning! 😁📖 Who else is joining in for this series read?

Tove_Reads I‘m 1/3 through 😊 3y
EadieB @Tove_Reads @eanderson Reading this too right now! 3y
Elizabeth2 I downloaded it on my Kindle! I‘ll be joining in. 🙂❤️📚 3y
eanderson @Elizabeth2 awesome!!! It should be good! 3y
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EadieB
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#Abducted #TRRagan

Amazon US has Abducted on kindle for $1.99

Andrew65 Got mine as both a Kindle book and an audiobook. Apologies if I fall a bit behind, just tested positive on an LFT test so will be off for a PCR test tomorrow afternoon. In the morning got an outbreak meeting (virtual - just as well) to discuss outbreak in school. I‘m now 7th member of staff and at least 20 children, expecting more tomorrow. 🙈🤷‍♂️😢 Stupid government couldn‘t organise a ‘drink‘ in a brewery. Totally on them! 3y
Andrew65 Only 4 days back with the children! 3y
Smartypants Oh no! I hope you get well soon! 3y
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EadieB @Andrew65 You think you might have Covid? Oh no! Hope your wife is ok! That‘s terrible! 3y
DarkMina Got mine on kindle. 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Had better days! It is terrible and my wife I worry about most she is 10 years older than me. t least we‘ve both had two jabs. 3y
Andrew65 @Smartypants Thanks 😍 3y
EadieB @DarkMina Great! 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 I think the schools in the US are having the same problem as they were talking about going back to virtual learning on the news tonight. 3y
DarkMina @Andrew65 I hope you and your wife are both okay. 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB No discussion of that in U.K. but most schools only started back yesterday. 3y
Andrew65 @DarkMina Thanks 😍 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 My grandson started back 30th of August but was off this Monday for Labor Day and today for Jewish Holiday. 3y
Hestapleton You can get the whole series for 10.99! 3y
EadieB @Hestapleton Thanks! Good to know! 3y
eanderson @Hestapleton I totally was going to say that. It‘s a good deal! 3y
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eanderson
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If anyone is interested in joining in! This sounds like a good series. I‘m excited and off to get the book. 😀👍
#TRRagan #LizzieGardnerSeriesRead

@EadieB @Tove_Reads @Andrew65

Hestapleton I‘ll try it! Always down for a new thriller series. 3y
EadieB @Hestapleton 👍🏻 Great! @eanderson (edited) 3y
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Andrew65
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Want to join @EadieB @Tove_Reads @Andrew65 in Reading the Lizzy Gardner Series by T R Ragan, reading one book a month at your own pace.

We will start to read each book (6 in total) on the 10th of each month, starting with abducted on 10th September.

All welcome 😍

Please share #TRRagan #LizzieGardnerSeriesRead

They look to be all available cheaply on Kindle or free (U.K.) if on KindleUnlimited (including the audiobook being free)

eanderson This sounds great! I‘m in! 3y
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Andrew65 @eanderson Great 😍 3y
Butterfinger I would love to be in another discussion with all of you again. I miss #NordicNoir. Thanks for remembering me. 3y
Andrew65 @Butterfinger Great to have you with us again 😍 3y
Eggs Thanks for the invite @EadieB @Andrew65 💗💗 3y
EadieB @Eggs Hope you can join us! 3y
EadieB @Butterfinger Hope you can read with us again! 3y
Tove_Reads I just think it‘s weird that if you buy all 6 of them they‘re 99p ea, and if you buy them individually they‘re 99p ea. You‘d think they could have some sort of a deal for the bundle 🤔 (edited) 3y
EadieB @DarkMina Great! 3y
EadieB @MariSands Do you want to read this book with a group? Check your library or Amazon Kindle. 3y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads There should be a discount! 3y
Andrew65 @DarkMina Fantastic 😀 3y
MariSands @MariSands I have searched my Library and ebook sights but can't seem to find this one. If you know anyplace that has it can you pass it to me. Thanks
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Andrew65 @MariSands Amazon has it cheaply, 99p in U.K. and if on Kindle Unlimited can get it free as one of your books. @EadieB 3y
Elizabeth2 @EadieB @Andrew65 @Tove_Reads @DarkMina I‘m in! Love Kindle Unlimited. This will help me meet my quota to make the subscription worth it. 😉 Starting tomorrow! ❤️📚 3y
Bklover Just got this for Kindle. May tag along. 3y
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EadieB
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#TRRegan #LizzyGardner

@Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Here is a series that I am interested in reading. I was wondering if you can get these books and if you want to read them together.

aperfectmjk I started this series, but haven't finished it yet. It's not bad. 3y
EadieB @aperfectmjk Good to hear! 3y
Andrew65 Will have a check and see if I can get them. 3y
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EadieB @Andrew65 Do you have any series that you are interested in reading? I know that‘s a stupid question! lol Can you give us 3 choices then we can discuss which we want to read? (edited) 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Thinking! 🤔 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 😮 Wow! There‘s smoke coming out of your ears! 3y
Andrew65 @EadieB Wondered what the smell was! 🙅 3y
EadieB @Andrew65 Brain on fire!🔥 3y
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MidnightBookGirl
Abducted | T. R. Ragan
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AngieWade
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This is another series of books I enjoyed reading.

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JeaMar82
Pickpick

Why did I wait a year to read this?! This was a great book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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JeaMar82

Ten chapters left in this one. Better than I thought it was going to be.

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JeaMar82
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I've had this on my Kindle for a year after downloading it through Kindle Unlimited. About 22% in and it's good so far.

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TsahaiMakeda
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Nice storyline with great tension and great characters. This was another #readwithmyears #audiobooklife

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Suzze
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Book mail and wine! And reading the new Jeffrey Archer.

kimmiecatj @Suzze , I didn't realize you used to be a kids' lead at bn. I'm also in the employee groups. 8y
andreadmw Love the wine glass 8y
Suzze @kimmiecatj Yep. I was hired as a CRM, then I was an ASM, and then moved to a store closer to my house as kids' lead. 16 years in Michigan. Where are you? 8y
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Suzze @andreadmw Thanks! My son and DIL gave me two of them. I use them all year even though they are Christmasy. 8y
kimmiecatj @Suzze I just started my 12th year in Lafayette, LA. I'm a kids' lead. (I'm basically in charge of teens' and large events. I also work the cs desk most weekdays). 8y
Suzze @kimmiecatj When I left, just after Christmas in 2014, I was still getting 40 hours in Juvy. In charge of kids, teen , Juvy bargain and parenting. Also did 3 storytimes a week. Now they get limited Juvy hours and they're down to 1 storytime. 8y
kimmiecatj @Suzze we have 2 leads. I don't really like doing storytime, so the arrangement works for me. We have 2 storytimes right now, we were doing a pajama storytime, but we weren't getting many attendees. 8y
Suzze @kimmiecatj We had 3 leads. Two of us were in kids 40 hours each and one did ETG and filled in the kids' hours when we weren't there. 8y
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melbeautyandbooks
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This is a great start to a series. Lizzy Gardner is the only girl who escaped from the serial killer called Spiderman. It's been 14 years and he is still out there. She is now a private investigator who teaches self defense classes. She is spunky, strong, and funny. Lizzy is the kind of chick I look forward to hanging out with for the next 5 books in the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

melbeautyandbooks @DebinHawaii- Thank you for your review of this series. That's why I read this one and I am looking forward to the rest. 8y
DebinHawaii @melbeautyandbooks I am glad you liked it! 👍📚 Hope you enjoy the rest of the books. 😀 8y
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DebinHawaii
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#FridayFunPhoto I love mysteries-from cozy, to dark & twisty thrillers, to police/FBI procedurals. One of my favorites (underrated in my opinion) is T.R. Ragan's Lizzy Gardner series. 6 books, pretty dark & graphic-so not for the faint of heart-but Lizzy is a kickass PI & the somewhat ragtag team of young women she assembles over the series to work for her are kickass too. Ragan's new 3-part Faith McMann series is good, but I miss Lizzy! 🔍🔫😱👍

DebinHawaii And by the way if you have Kindle Unlimited or Prime on Amazon, you can read the series for free! 👍📚❤️ 8y
BethFishReads I haven't read any of them 8y
DebinHawaii @BethFishReads Read them in order if you do. 👍 8y
BethFishReads Will do 8y
[DELETED] 2232195534 I've seen these on Amazon. Thanks for highlighting them!! 8y
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