A MYSTERY THRILLER FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, P.D. WORKMAN THAT WILL KEEP YOU TURNING THE PAGES!

Join private investigator Zachary Goldman on a heart-pounding race against time in She Was Out of Reach, a gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

It wasn’t what they thought

When Zachary Goldman is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, he never could have imagined the dark and twisted path it would lead him down. As he delves deeper into the case, he quickly realizes that things are not as they seem.

With his own past traumas haunting him, Zachary must navigate the dark underworld of crime to rescue her. The stakes are high, and time is running out. Will he be able to overcome his personal demons and save her in time, or will the shadows of his past consume him?

She Was Out of Reach is filled with suspense, twists, and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With a flawed yet determined protagonist at its core, this story is a thrilling rollercoaster ride that will leave readers guessing until the very end.

Praise for She Was Out of Reach:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ …easy to read, entertaining and has great characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book had me holding my breath at times, waiting for the outcome. Such a great addition to a wonderful series.

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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.

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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!

It is interesting to look back at my notes and brainstorming from back before I began writing a book to see what I was thinking and what story I was planning to write. Because it can change a lot through the process of brainstorming and planning it out, and then actually writing it. I might brainstorm and research a bunch of different topics that are eventually dropped or filed away to use in another story in the future.

Though She Was Out of Reach was apparently intended to be a kidnapping story from the beginning—I say apparently because I don’t remember, but I can see myself trying on and discarding different ideas in my notes—I went through a number of different ideas, such as being kidnapped for trafficking or for a child bride. You can still see remnants of some of these ideas in Zachary’s theories as he tries to pin down why Claire was taken, and by whom.

Some of the other things that I needed to consider while planning the book were whether it was too similar to any of the other missing persons or kidnappings that had taken place in the Zachary Goldman or Kenzie Kirsch books. One of the issues with a long series is keeping it fresh! People change, circumstances change, and the sleuth can’t just keep investigating the same old cases again and a again. I can be challenging to come up with a different take on a crime, a whole different way of looking at it or approaching it.

• Why missing kids over 10 won’t get quick police action in some cities
• Montpelier Missing Person policies
• Facts & Stats – Child Find of America
• Using Social Media to Assist in Apprehending Suspects and Recovering Victims
• “The Kid Is With A Parent, How Bad Can It Be?”: The Crisis of Family Abductions
• 6 Things I Learned When My Child Was Kidnapped
• An abducted child reveals the true story of her stolen life, three decades later
• How my experience with parental abduction highlights the need for legal reform
• My partner abducted my child: the parents left behind
• My Story of Parental Kidnapping and Parental Alienation
• Parental Abduction Survivor: From Victim To Advocate
• Legislation to End Child Marriage in the U.S. – Unchained At Last

“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.”