2017 Silver Falchion Award Nominee
”He’s first. You’re next.”That’s the message someone scribbled on a photo of Stacy May Charms’ six-year-old son, two days before her release from prison.Stacy knows why. She doesn’t know who.And she’s not waiting around to find out. Her plan is to grab her child and run.Elizabeth McClaine has no idea why Stacy ran, but she intends to find out. Contracted to … Her plan is to grab her child and run.
Elizabeth McClaine has no idea why Stacy ran, but she intends to find out. Contracted to oversee the governor’s early release program for young incarcerated mothers, she is responsible for the program’s first successful applicant. But when Stacy May breaks parole only two hours after her release, Elizabeth is flung into social and political exile, her reputation in ruins.
If she is to clear her name and save Stacy May, she must figure out what Stacy knows, and who she’s running from.
And all the clues point back to those who were supposed to be saving her.
The Elizabeth McClaine thrillers are additions to the great action and character-driven mystery and suspense thrillers in the tradition of J.D. Robb, Faye Kellerman, and Mary Higgins Clark.
What readers are saying:
- “Blew me away.”
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hope there are more books in this series
I love that this author writes about the imperfect child and adult characters.
enjoyed IT AND plan to check out other books by the same author
Child of the State while haunting will keep the reader mesmerized right from page one
Action packed!
Great book. beginning to end. Couldn’t put it down.
Nice diversionary read.
I really enjoyed Child of the State, I couldn’t put it down.
I love the drive of the main character, the unexpected kindness of people and her love for her child that keeps her motivated.
Wonderful book! Suspense, drama and more.
I enjoyed this book very much. It provided me with a look at the other side of the coin when a person is caught up in the criminal just system. The characters were interwoven in a way that makes the reader reassess their views on a very sensitive topic, the children of those who are incarcerated. This book provides so much more but I don’t want to ruin it for you. I strongly recommend this book as a good read and an eye opening experience.
Wasn’t able to open this book. First time it’s happened.
Not too interesting
it was okay. An easy read. Predictable ending.
Characters not well developed.
This book was the first one I read. It was very interested as all the characters connected and eotked together.
Easy to read entertaining
I enjoyed the book very much and highly recommend it.
I didn’t like anything about this book
It was good but took quite a while to get into for me. Once it started it got a lot more interesting. I enjoyed it by the time I got halfway through it.