Last Seen Alone
Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She is not afraid to go after the sleaziest targets to get payback for her clients. Leigh is laser-focused on her career—to the exclusion of everything else—until a seemingly routine case and a determined cop turn her world upside down.
Austin homicide detective Brandon Reynolds is no stranger to midnight callouts. But when he gets summoned to an abandoned car on a desolate road, he quickly realizes he's dealing with an unusual crime scene. A pool of blood in the nearby woods suggests a brutal homicide. But where is the victim? The vehicle is registered to twenty-six-year-old Vanessa Adams. Searching the car, all Brandon finds is a smear of blood and a business card for Leigh Larson, attorney-at-law.
Vanessa had hired Leigh just before her disappearance, but Leigh has no leads on who could have wanted her dead. Faced with bewildering evidence and shocking twists, Leigh and Brandon must work against the clock to chase down a ruthless criminal who is out for vengeance.
In the gripping novel "Last Seen Alone" by Laura Griffin, readers are taken on a thrilling journey of mystery and suspense as they delve into the disappearance of Alice Clark, a promising young artist.
Alice, known for her captivating paintings that reflect the darker aspects of life, suddenly vanishes without a trace, leaving her loved ones and the art world in shock. As Detective Maggie Ryan investigates the baffling case, she uncovers a series of disturbing clues that suggest Alice's disappearance may be linked to the sinister subject matter of her artwork.
As Maggie delves deeper into Alice's life and artistic circle, she encounters a cast of enigmatic characters, each with their own secrets and connections to Alice. Suspicion falls on various individuals, including Alice's enigmatic mentor, her troubled ex-lover, and a mysterious art collector with a fascination for Alice's disturbing paintings.
The investigation takes unexpected twists and turns as Maggie uncovers a web of hidden identities, past traumas, and dangerous obsessions. With each clue, Maggie gets closer to the truth, but she also finds herself in grave danger, becoming a target of those desperate to keep their secrets buried.
In a race against time, Maggie must decipher the cryptic messages left behind in Alice's artwork and uncover the dark secrets that led to her disappearance. As the investigation intensifies, Maggie realizes that the key to solving the mystery lies within the tormented mind of a brilliant but troubled artist.
With its intricate plot, haunting atmosphere, and compelling characters, "Last Seen Alone" is a captivating thriller that explores the complexities of human nature, the power of art, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.
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