From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman!

No one was looking

A missing girl.

Her confused family and friends don’t know what to think about her disappearance.

The police will only put so many resources into the search for a missing teen. They don’t have time and money to spend on runaways and voluntaries. But that doesn’t mean no one cares.

Zachary Goldman is on the case, and he is determined to find out what happened to Madison Miller and to bring her home safely.

If she’s still alive, he’s going to find her.

No matter what danger he might face personally.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a great read filled with suspense and tension. It showcases the tragic and compelling truth about an undeniably shameful practice that too few people recognize as a current issue. The story is rife with exceptional and diverse characters who each contribute their own unique voice to the narrative. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for Zachary next.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This novel is brilliantly powerful. The writing is skillful, with a wonderfully complex plot and well-developed characters. Highly recommended!

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 find the vital clues.

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.

Investigate this P.I. mystery now!

— 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!

In January 2020, I wrote a post on Human Trafficking for #wearblueday and included a number of suggested books that discuss Human Trafficking. 

But the issue clearly stuck in my mind. I began planning and researching She Told a Lie at the end of February, and wrote it in March. In August at When Words Collide, I helped to teach other authors about writing about Human Trafficking, addressing some of the tropes and myths that authors tend to get wrong in their writing. I did another presentation to the Calgary Mystery Writers in September. Now it is December, and it is time for She Told a Lie to be released!

Before writing She Told a Lie, I had touched on some aspects of Human Trafficking in at least eight other books. Maybe in a minor way in still more. So it isn’t the first time the issue has made it into my writing, and it won’t be the last! Billions of dollars are made off of Human Trafficking every year; we all need to be aware of the red flags and help combat it the best we can.

• Pinterest Board: Mental Illness
• Research folder: Trafficking
• Pinterest Board: Human Trafficking Books and Awareness
• Fiction about Human Trafficking
• 30 Red Dresses
• Human Trafficking Hotline
• Myths and Facts
• Resources Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

“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.”