Woman, MissingGutsy PI Lou Alcott takes charge in this brilliantly crafted, gritty thriller. Perfect for readers of Jacqueline Bublitz, Jane Caro and Sarah Bailey. SHORTLISTED 2025 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel SHORTLISTED NZ Booklovers Awards 2025 She's the one to turn to when you need saving. But first she has to save herself Lou Alcott is turning over a new leaf as a private investigator. Formerly police, she was forced to resign when she attacked a domestic

and how they shaped her personality

she is forced to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves

and Julia—must learn to work together when their simple mission goes hilariously and dangerously wrong

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of a life full of unfinished business

Gina is being shadowed by two ruthless henchman from Gidman’s past

he will “renew” her

and when Theo first met her she didn’t seem to have any powers at all

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Misery loves company it seems

who gives him a strange gift that hides a hidden message

and went on to become a seven-time All Star