A mystery thriller from USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman that will keep you turning the pages!

The truth was buried for a reason

When PI Zachary Goldman’s brother Tyrrell asks for his help in uncovering the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a friend, Zachary is skeptical. It has been years since there was any activity on the case and he assumes it is a lost cause.

But as he digs deeper, what begins as a simple case quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Zachary finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with someone in the shadows who is none too pleased to find someone snooping around the cold case.

With the help of an unlikely ally, Zachary must unravel a complex web of corruption and powerful people if he hopes to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Follow Zachary as he dives into the dark secrets of the past in this gripping story of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end!

His Fear Was Real is a thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Things took a turn that I was definitely not expecting. P.D. Workman never fails to surprise me. Another excellent addition to a great series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Well written book with great characters, as always, and this time a more traditional PI procedural with a great twist.

Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F. Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to piece together the vital clues and solve the mystery.

Maybe being broken makes it easier for others who have faced tragedy to trust him. Walk with Zachary as he solves cases that will stretch his abilities to the limit.

Even with his own life in shambles, Zachary Goldman is still the one you want on the case.

Looking for a suspenseful read that will keep you up all night and stay with you long after the last page?

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— an amazing and suspenseful story. It carries you away into a psychological tailspin that keeps you going in so many different directions.

— A really good piece of detective fiction with some novel and original features which keep the reader guessing until the last few pages.

— I love the way the investigation plays out…very interesting.  That is done very well. It held my interest. I very much wanted to find out the outcome…

— Very well written. [Zachary] is flawed with a capital F … In spite of his problems, he is a very sympathetic character and doggedly pursues the truth.

— [She Wore Mourning] made for a pleasant read while presenting an interesting story.

— What a great story. Fabulous plot with interesting and complex characters. I was totally involved into the wee hours. Many twists and left waiting until the end. Highly recommended

— Wow! I just finished it. In one day! I could not stop reading it! This book grabs hold of you from the start. It’s a very well written detective novel. It pulls you not the story and is very emotional. You feel for the characters. This is the first novel I have read by this author but it will not be my last. I highly recommend this book.

Author Notes may contain spoilers!

His Fear was Real blurs the lines between bad guys and good guys. Throughout the book, there is a lot of flip-flopping. Good people who did bad things. Bad people who turn out to be allies. Who do you trut when people are not what they seem to be?

In the real world, people don’t go around wearing black hats and white hats to let you know who is the villain and who is a hero. Is it really such a shock that no one is purely good and no one is purely evil? The whole world is shades of grey.

Watch for the reappearance of some some previously mentioned characters.

And trust no one. Nothing is as it seems.

“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me … And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”

“This is one author I certainly will be looking out for, I can’t recommend her enough.”

“I’ll read anything by P. D. Workman that I can get my hands on.”

“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”

“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”

“[P.D. Workman’s] stories are so believable and you can’t help but feel like you know these people. You find yourself crying, laughing and feeling the characters emotions. Now if an author can make you cry and feel every emotion in a story, she is one hell of an author.”

“P. D. Workman, does not shy from probing the deep psychological scars of childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction. Also characteristic of this author, these extremely sensitive issues are explored with extensive empathy, described with incredible clarity, and portrayed with profound insight.”

“Once again P.D.Workman has created an intense psychological mystery that impacts a wallop of thought induction. The writing is so well developed and draws you into the characters story.”