Stillwater Island (Detective Megan Carpenter Book 4)

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Pub Date 7 Dec 2021 | Archive Date 7 Dec 2021

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Description

“Mommy, I’m scared.” Marlena’s precious boy lies with his little arm thrown over her thigh. It’s pitch-black, and she can hear seagulls. She realises they must be near water, and a new panic rises in her.

At 2 a.m. one icy winter morning, in the smart suburbs of Jefferson County, local father Ben Parker reports his wife Marlena and their little boy missing.

Rushing to the impressive family home, Detective Megan Carpenter finds the halls adorned with pictures of the beautiful, stay-at-home mom and their bright-eyed son. But that’s not all she finds…

A bottle of prenatal vitamins in the bathroom cabinet reveal that Marlena is pregnant. Why didn’t Ben mention this in his panicked call to the police?

Digging deeper into their seemingly perfect marriage, Megan’s fear begins to grow. The couple are separated, there’s talk of an affair, and the neighbors report loud fights. And then, Megan tracks a young woman believed to be Ben’s secret girlfriend, only to find her lifeless body in a secluded wood.

Ben’s watch lies in the undergrowth, and Megan’s team think she’s cracked the case, but she’s sure something’s not right. Ben’s family has wealth including a private island, and connections in high places. Is someone trying to block their investigation?

As Megan starts to wonder if the answer lies on the Parkers’ closely guarded island, just offshore, a shocking revelation makes her question everything. With a killer on the loose, can Megan find the missing pieces to the most complex case of her career and bring Marlena and her little boy home alive? Or will it be too late to save them?

A totally edge-of-your-seat mystery thriller that will have you racing to the end, from a number one, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Michael Connelly and James Patterson.


“Mommy, I’m scared.” Marlena’s precious boy lies with his little arm thrown over her thigh. It’s pitch-black, and she can hear seagulls. She realises they must be near water, and a new panic rises in...


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Advance Praise

Read what everyone is saying about the Megan Carpenter series:


‘The best one yet. Megan is a strong, no nonsense woman. I definitely wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of her! … a disturbing story that will make you hold your breath and I kept thinking about it when I wasn't reading it. Gregg Olsen has excelled himself with this book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This outing just grabbed me and carried me right through to the end in just a few hours. I could not put it down. The plot, the characters, Megan...the whole story was excellent.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘This is a series that’s getting more and more compulsive with each book …I found it impossible to put down …Highly recommended and a five star read I loved every page…’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


 


‘OMG!!...I was simply blown away by this… I couldn't look away from my kindle even when I wanted to. The story took me by my throat making me gasp every few chapters…Wow!!’ Shalini’s Books and Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


 


‘Holy cr*p what a complete stunner of a read this is. It had everything, sensational, creepy, addictive with a stunningly complex plot from beginning to end and I loved, loved, loved it !!...So this is going to rate as one my best reads of the year.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘OMG! Wow. I loved this book!! …it was amazing! I can’t wait to read more! It kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down. Loved, loved, loved it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐




‘I love, love, love Detective Megan Carpenter, a tough, thorough, no-nonsense type of detective even though she is dealing with a lot of issues in her personal life.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘If you want first class, character driven crime fiction this is also the book and author for you as Mr Olsen is one of the best writers in this genre at present.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I'm simply blown away! I couldn't stop reading! This is dark and intense and you can't put it down! Great creepy thriller.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I loved the main character Megan and found her believable with her little quirks and attitude and while reading you hear her listen to tapes and realise there’s a second story unfolding about her past that is equally compelling. An engaging action-packed crime thriller that kept me turning the pages and guessing right to the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘I love Megan Carpenter!!... Megan is tough, flawed, so so so smart, and wickedly funny. The mystery is solid and strong... It's a wonderful book that I could not put down.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Megan is one ballsy detective…I love this character and this author's storytelling which kept me reading late into the night. This series just keeps getting better and better and has definitely left me wanting more. A well deserved five stars and a fantastic addition to a gripping and very addictive series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Megan Carpenter is one tough cookie...I just love the way the author has created her character. I just cannot resist opening my heart to her. The author has a great writing style that makes it impossible to put the book down. He also adds some humour in it.’ B for Bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


‘Wow, I absolutely loved this book! Gregg Olsen is an amazing author… I really liked Detective Megan Carpenter, she is a strong and intelligent woman and a cracking police officer. Can't wait for the next book in this series… thrilling and creepy and it grabs your attention right away. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



Read what everyone is saying about the Megan Carpenter series:


‘The best one yet. Megan is a strong, no nonsense woman. I definitely wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of her! … a disturbing story...


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