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  • The Cold Case

  • Billy Jo McCabe Mystery, Book 3
  • By: Lorhainne Eckhart
  • Narrated by: Leo Jones
  • Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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The Cold Case

By: Lorhainne Eckhart
Narrated by: Leo Jones
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Summary

What happens when you stumble across a case that should never have been closed? 

Detective Mark Friessen uncovers a disturbing mystery: A little girl was taken, but when evidence disappeared, the case was closed. While cleaning out closed cases, Mark discovers a file on a missing toddler, Gabby Martin. After reading the two pages within, he realizes evidence is missing. The only interviews, by the detective who previously had Mark’s job, was conducted with a bitter ex-wife and a former business partner, both of whom pointed at the father. It appears to have been an open-and-shut case. The father took Gabby in retaliation for a bitter custody dispute with her mother, and then, he killed her. Although no body was found, the father was charged and convicted, and the case was closed. 

However, an old woman the town has dubbed Crazy Carla disagrees. She says she saw everything, and she contradicts the investigating detective’s notes - yet the local cops pursued only one lead, the father. As Mark secretly delves into the closed case and realizes that nothing adds up, he reaches out to social worker Billy Jo McCabe. Did social services receive any suspicious reports about the girl or her parents? What Billy Jo soon discovers is a family of secrets, a volatile marriage, and a forbidden relationship - and the mystery of the missing girl, whose body has never been found, becomes a case that should never have been closed.

©2021 Lorhainne Eckhart, Inc. (P)2021 Lorhainne Eckhart, Inc.

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Intriguing case, I loved it!

I’m enjoying this series more and more; it just keeps getting better and better. The cold case in this story gave Mark Friessen all kinds of trouble with his boss, the Chief of Police, but he was determined to do the right thing. Billy Jo was helpful in cracking the case. Mark and Billy Jo are getting closer but there’s still no romance going on yet.

I’m ready to move on to the next book!

A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request and my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.

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Entertaining Short Mystery Story

An interesting tale of a buried cold case with a decent plot, likeable characters and a reasonable narrator that kept me interested and entertained throughout

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This third book was even better!

This third book of the series had me at the throat from the very first page. I loved every moment I enjoyed with Mark Friessen and Billy Jo McCabe. Thank you to the author and StoryOrigin for the book in return for an honest review.

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Problems opening a cold case when asked to not make waves

Given a cold case re missing child dad in jail little to go on and prejudice low funds for investigation take easy option Do not make waves Information there if you know how to look

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Great whodunnit!

I love a story that makes you think, and keeps you guessing. This quick listen has Mark Friessen back and checking out a cold case like no other. With the nugget of information from Billy Jo McCabe, the social worker, a doubt of the conviction in this case as Friessen digging into the past, questioning evidence and information that clearly should not have been entertained. It's fast paced, the chemistry between Billy Jo and Mark is bubbling and the story line intriguing! I love untangling the clues, finding corruption and guilt and freeing the innocent. Well written and exciting, it's another great listen in this series(and it stands alone if you haven't listened to the others!). Leo Jones gives a commanding performance with great voices and building suspense. He enhances the story and gave me hours of entertainment.

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suspense

I enjoyed listening to Leo Jones.

A great suspense, mystery. A missing child. A old murder case and a new detective to the police department.
Fast paced story.

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