Review of Lost and Found

[Erin Dydek]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lost and Found" by PM Cooper.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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William Owens and Amy Lu are on the verge of going bankrupt as private investigators. Things have gotten so bad that they can’t even afford to buy a decent coffee maker! Mounds of mediocre cases offer jobs from bad to worse, but one gem promises enough dough to get the eager PIs back on their feet.

Janice Webber, a mother searching for her missing daughter, suspects that her teen is alive and well in the small mountain community of Eddy. Jessica Milton could be Cari Webber’s twin, but how will the detectives find evidence that Jessica and Cari genuinely are the same person? Other reports indicate that missing persons have been sighted in Eddy before. Still, the people of the town are reluctant to come forth with testimonies, and the sheriff has a strict set of rules for outsiders poking around where they’re not wanted. The strange behaviors ignite suspicions in Will and Amy, and not everything they discover in the surreal town is what it seems to be.

I highly enjoyed the opportunity to read Lost and Found: A Missing Person Case by P. M. Cooper. The author created a perfect scenario with the down-on-their-luck private investigators and their need for income. Their desperate situation caused them to consider a case they otherwise would have turned down. It was a delightful surprise to join them in their discoveries as they explored the isolated town. It was easy to get caught up in the web of suspicious circumstances and abnormal behaviors, and I loved piecing together the clues. As I raced through the pages, eager for the solution, I never could have imagined the conclusion! It was horrifying but well-executed and made for a fantastic story. In hindsight, I think you could pick apart the solution if you overthink it too much. Still, it seemed like a fair outcome for an isolated community where people could get away with unusual actions under the radar.

My favorite thing about this book was how it read like an episode of a fast-paced crime drama. The author set the opening scene with a teaser to get me interested in the case. Then, Will and Amy won me over with their antics and commitment to the job. I grew to love their teasing and sarcastic natures as they dealt with each situation. I also loved how this case kept me guessing. There was never a dull moment in this 140-page book, and I enjoyed reviewing the trail of clues with Will and Amy.

There was nothing that I disliked about the story. Unfortunately, I found more than ten errors throughout the book. Therefore, I give Lost and Found three out of four stars.

If you love crime dramas and missing person cases, this would be an excellent book to choose for your next read. The small town created a perfect location for a chilling, fast-paced mystery story with an unexpected ending. While there were a few instances of mild swearing, there was no erotic content. Check it out if you’re looking for a quick weekend read!

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[wmeki510]

This is an insightful review. And given the highlights about the book,one can't help wishing to read it.

[Precious_Nzeakor]

When the drive is profit and not passion for their jobs, how can this case go wrong, I wonder. Great review.

[Amy Luman]

I am becoming more and more a lover of detective novels. Is it possible that Eddy is a haven for runaways that just want to disappear?

[Ceeco2002]

Can't imagine what Janice had to go through when she lost her daughter. I wonder why the people of Eddy behaved strangely tho, there must be something they're not telling Janice.

[Aisha Yakub]

I enjoy reading crime stories, so I think I'd like to read this. Great review.

[ikechukwuamarachi+55]

The absence of money made them consider this case which will in turn increase and improve their withing experience. Sometimes, such pressure is needed.

[nwankwo chibuchi]

Janice's pain at the loss of her daughter and her strange behavior of the Eddy people drew me to the book. I'll check it out. Great review

[Uwe Neufeld]

The missing person! Thats food for private detectives, who get the patience the police lacks.
Great drama!

[Itz Savaga]

Crimes stories are really interesting set of work, this book sounds interesting also, I would love to read this story. I would also love to find out of the missing child was later found and the measures taken while doing that. Great review

[NetMassimo]

This seems like an intriguing thriller centered around a missing person in a small town with ramifications and twists. Thank you for your great review!