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Detective Dahlia
Detective Dahlia
Series · 5 books · 2020-2022
By
Laurèn Lee
Books in series
#1
Coming Home
2020
You can leave your home, but you can never escape your past . . . Former police officer Elle Dahlia is a magnet for death. Still grieving the murder of her fiancé, Dahlia travels home to attend the funeral for her stepmother. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, she finds herself staring at the bottom of the bottle. When a young woman is brutally murdered in her home, Dahlia discovers the victim was a young girl she watched over for many years. On a desperate path to avenge the girl’s death, she opens her own, unofficial investigation into the crime. Surrounded by secrets, Dahlia must connect the dots and find the murderer before he finds her. Heart wrenching and suspenseful, Coming Home is a journey into one woman’s soul as she hunts for truth, justice, and the man with evil rooted in his soul.
#2
Chasing Death
2020
The truth will set her free, but uncovering it could destroy her. . . After a young woman’s body washes ashore Lake Chakatwook, her death is ruled a suicide. Crippled with doubt on her first case back to work, Detective Dahlia’s instincts tell her something’s amiss. She investigates the new case while digging into a cold one—the murder of her fiancé. A mysterious gang member sends Dahlia her first clue. The chilling note from her only suspect leads her to dig into Zac’s final undercover mission before his death, which could be the key to finding his killer. Electrifying and chilling, Chasing Death brings Dahlia into the dangerous underworld of crime, deceit and ill intentions, one that could change her forever as she risks her life to uncover the truth.
#3
Capturing Evil
2020
Ignoring her instincts could be the last mistake she makes. . .
A third body is discovered in Ashford’s industrial district—naked, bloodied, and left wearing a pair of diamond earrings. Detective Elle Dahlia finds herself in the middle of the gruesome investigation filled with lies, secrets, and a growing body count. With each clue, she slips deeper into a web of malevolence—one she may not survive. Still afflicted by her fiancé's murder, Dahlia finds herself hunting, not one but two killers. Thrilling and captivating, Capturing Evil leads Dahlia down a path of no return. Can she capture the evil plaguing her city, or will she succumb to its grasp and fail to deliver justice to those who need it most?
#4
Chancing Fate
2021
When the stakes are high, will she fold or go all in? One of the wealthiest and most notorious men in Ashford is found dead inside the Plutus Casino with lipstick on his collar and a wedding band on his finger. Detective Dahlia investigates the case and uncovers a less than sympathetic wife, a mysterious mistress, and proof the victim curated dozens of enemies over the years. The question then becomes, “Who didn’t have a motive to kill him?” While Dahlia struggles to find answers, a colleague disappears without a trace leaving her confused, anxious, and desperate for the truth. Striking and gripping, Chancing Fate steers Dahlia toward a tortuous puzzle of whodunnit and why? Does Dahlia have what it takes to chance fate or will she walk away from the table?
#5
Challenging Time
2022
While she races against the clock, a man’s life hangs in the balance . . .
All hell breaks loose when a beloved Ashford detective disappears into thin air. Soon, a familiar face takes credit for the kidnapping and promises to kill his captive before the next sunrise. Detective Dahlia works around the clock to hunt down her colleague’s abductor before it’s too late. However, even with all hands on deck, and help from the U.S. Marshals, the team falls prey to an infuriating game of cat and mouse. Hair-raising and heart-stopping,
Challenging Time
leads Dahlia into a lion’s den. She’s determined to leave no stone unturned, but will Dahlia find the hostage before the clock runs out? Only time will tell.
Author
Laurèn Lee
Author · 11 books