Title: ONE STEP TOO FAR
Author: Lisa Gardner
ISBN: 978 0593 1854 14
Publisher: Dutton Books
Pages: 395
Source: Private Copy
Frankie Elkin #2
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a thrilling new novel that sends Frankie Elkin into the woods in search of a lost man–and the shocking truth about why he went missing in the first place.
Frankie Elkin, who readers first met in Before She Disappeared, learns of a young man who has gone missing in a national forest. Law enforcement has abandoned the search, but a crew of people led by the young man’s father are still looking. Sensing a father’s desperation, Frankie agrees to help–but soon sees that a missing person isn’t all that’s wrong here. And when more people start to vanish, Frankie realizes she’s up against something very dark–and she’s running out of time.
Official Summary
16 September 2022
Lisa Gardner is an author whose work I have always enjoyed. I loved the introduction of Frankie Elkin last year in Before She Disappeared and could not wait to get my hands on a copy of One Step Too Far. Sadly, this book has been waiting on my TBR shelf since February and I have only now taken the time to read it. This hardcover has been haunting me and I am annoyed that it took me so long to pull it off the shelf.
If you enjoyed Before She Disappeared, you are going to love this book. In One Step Too Far, Frankie Elkin finds herself heading out on a treacherous hike in search of a man who has been missing for five years. The story adds loads of hiking scenes and glorious scenery along the way. You can expect to find yourself inspired to head off into the wild for a hike of your own when you reach for this title.
Lisa Gardner never disappoints. In this book, she shares a passion for hiking and the outdoors while telling a gripping, twisty tale about the search for a missing hiker. She brings Frankie Elkin, a recovering alcoholic, into the forest where is completely out of her comfort zone and leaves her succeeding where she really should have failed.
On her way to assist in the search of a missing boy, Frankie Elkin spots a newspaper article about a missing hiker in Ramsey. She is immediately intrigued and decides to make a detour to offer her services.
Frankie is not an experienced hiker, making her offer of help, not a welcome one. But Frankie won’t take no for an answer and finds herself joining the search party, despite her inexperience. It is quickly clear that something is amiss. Frankie is left questioning her decision to become involved when strange things start to happen. Will she be able to get off the mountain alive?
If you have ever wanted a hiking adventure wrapped between the covers of a book, then this is the book for you. You will either be left eager to head off into the wild, or you will feel justified for staying far away from the outdoors.
Frankie Elkin is a brilliant character. Her struggle with alcohol is a reminder of how hard it is to walk away from addiction. The author shows these emotions beautifully. I was convinced that Frankie would surrender to the desire in this book, she came so close. I found myself sharing her need for a drink more than once while reading this book. However, Frankie was left taking the second seat to Daisy. The four-legged girl stole the show. Early in the book, you meet Daisy and she is there right to the end. You quickly fall in love with this fur baby as she works her way from chapter to chapter showing off her skills.
There is no doubt that Lisa Gardner has successfully wowed me again. I love her books and this title has flown onto my top ten for the year.
Fans both old and new will find themselves quickly engrossed in this adventurous tale filled with mystery and thrills. You will not go wrong reaching for this book. If you, like me, have this one sitting on your TBR, do not delay, read it! This is a brilliant read and I gladly gave it a five-star rating on Good Reads.
Also by Lisa Gardner
Before She Disappeared
Recovering alcoholic Frankie Elkin spends her life doing what no one else will–searching for missing people the world has stopped looking for. A new case brings her to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier. Resistance from the Boston PD and the victim’s wary family tells Frankie she’s on her own–and she soon learns she’s asking questions someone doesn’t want answered. But Frankie will stop at nothing to discover the truth, even if it means the next person to go missing could be her.
About The Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Lisa Gardner, a #1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries. She’s also had four books become TV movies (At the Midnight Hour; The Perfect Husband; The Survivors Club; Hide) and has made personal appearances on TruTV and CNN.
Lisa’s books have received awards from across the globe. Her novel, The Neighbor, won Best Hardcover Novel from the International Thriller Writers, while also receiving the Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle in France. She was also recognized with the Daphne du Maurier Award in 2000 for The Other Daughter. Finally, Lisa received the Silver Bullet Award from the International Thriller Writers in 2017 for her work on behalf of at-risk children and the Humane Society.
For a bit of fun, Lisa invites her readers to enter the annual “Kill a Friend, Maim a Buddy” Sweepstakes at LisaGardner.com. Every year, one Lucky Stiff is selected to meet a grand end in Lisa’s latest novel. Past winners have nominated spouses, best friends and even themselves.
Lisa lives in New Hampshire where she spends her time with an assortment of canine companions. When not writing, she loves to hike, garden, snowshoe and play cribbage.
If you managed to miss it while reading this review, I love Lisa Gardner’s writing and will always highly recommend her books. Thank you for visiting and supporting the blog, your continued presence keeps me motivated to keep sharing. I hope you will add this title to your TBR, you won’t be disappointed. Until next time…Happy Reading!
