Title: STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE – Frankie Elkin # 3
Author: LISA GARDNER
ISBN: 978 1538 7650 67
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 416
Source: NetGalley
Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding the missing persons that the rest of the world has forgotten, but even she couldn’t have anticipated this latest request—to locate the long-lost sister of a female serial killer facing execution in three weeks’ time.
She has called herself “death,” but people called her the devil.
The case was sensational. Kaylee Pierson had confessed from the very beginning, waived all appeals. Despite the media’s chronicling of her tragic circumstances—the childhood spent with a violent father—no one could find sympathy for “the Beautiful Butcher” who had led eighteen men home from bars before viciously slitting their throats.
Now, with only twenty-one days left to live, Pierson has finally received a lead on the whereabouts of the sister who was kidnapped over a decade ago, and she needs Frankie’s help to find her. The Beautiful Butcher’s offer:
When was the last time your search ended with finding the living?
Unable to resist the chance for a rescue, Frankie takes on Pierson’s request. Twelve years ago, five-year-old Leilani went missing in Hawaii. The main suspect? Pierson’s tech mogul ex-boyfriend, Sanders MacManus. Now, on a remote island in the middle of the Pacific—the site of MacManus’s latest vanity project—fresh evidence has appeared. In order to learn the truth and possibly save a young woman’s life, Frankie must go undercover at the isolated base camp. Her challenge: A dozen strangers. Countless dangerous secrets. Zero means of calling for help. And then the storm rolls in…
Official Summary
28 February 2024
If you are a regular visitor to the blog, you will know that I am a Lisa Gardner fan. I am yet to find one of her books that do not wow me. The introduction of Frankie Elkin in 2022 has kept me eager for the next story. I even have my husband reading this series. I love this character and simply cannot get enough.
Still See You Everywhere, the latest thriller in the series take you on a gripping journey into the dark realms of a female serial killer’s past. Frankie Elkin, a seasoned expert in locating forgotten missing persons, faces her most challenging assignments yet – to find the long-lost sister of a notorious murderer on death row.
The Beautiful Butcher, Kaylee Pierson, had terrorised the nation with her gruesome acts, leaving eighteen men dead. Despite her tragic upbringing, the media had dubbed her heartlessly as “the devil”. With only three weeks until her execution, Pierson reaches out too Frankie, offering a lead on her kidnapped sister in exchange for help. The catch? Finding the living is a rare outcome in Frankie’s line of work. Intrigued and unable to resist a potential rescue mission, Frankie delves into the case. Leilani, a five-year-old girl, vanished twelve years ago in Hawaii, with Pierson’s ex-boyfriend, Sanders MacManus as the prime subject. Fresh evidence emerges on a remote Pacific Island, the site of MacManus’ latest project. Frankie must infiltrate the isolated base camp, navigating a web of strangers harbouring dangerous secrets, with no means of calling for help. As if the challenge weren’t daunting enough, a storm adds another layer of complexity to Frankie’s mission.
The author weaves a tale of suspense, blending psychological tension with a race against time. The characters are intricately developed, with Frankie Elkin standing out as a resilient and resourceful protagonist. The story’s remote setting adds an extra layer of claustrophobia and isolation, enhancing the suspense as Frankie confronts a group of potential suspects.
Lisa’s Gardner’s vivid descriptions bring the island to life, making you feel the tension, fear and uncertainty that Frankie experiences. The plot twists and turns, keeping you guessing until the final page. The author builds the suspense, creating a sense of urgency that propels the narrative forward while leaving you unable to put this book down.
This book is a riveting thriller that explores the darkness within human nature while showcasing the strength and determination of its protagonist. Lisa Gardner’s storytelling prowess shines in this tale of mystery, danger and the unyielding pursuit of justice.
Also by Lisa Gardner
Before She Disappeared - Frankie Elkin #1
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.
One Step Too Far - Frankie Elkin #2
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.
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