Kiss Her Goodbye - Lisa Gardner

 Kiss Her  Goodbye - Lisa Gardner

Pub. Date: Aug. 12, 2025

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The fourth installment in the Frankie Elkin series takes her on a journey to Tucson, where she embarks on a quest to find Sabera, an Afghan refugee who vanished three weeks prior. Sabera’s closest friend, who believes Sabera would never abandon her young child, even in the face of an overbearing husband, summons Frankie to Tucson. When a video emerges showing Sabera fleeing the scene of a double murder, Frankie starts to unravel a complex and perplexing mystery.

This installment continues the series’ tradition of delivering fast-paced, engrossing, and suspenseful reads. It delves into two distinct themes: the fundamental mystery and the plight of refugees. I really appreciated Lisa Gardner’s research on the latter aspect and found it eye-opening and heartbreaking. 

Frankie Elkin is a unique character. A recovering alcoholic who has forsaken a settled life to track down cold-case missing people, all of her possessions fit into one suitcase as she travels the country, seeking those whom others have forgotten. To support herself, Frankie takes on various jobs in the different locales she visits, and her job in this particular case is quite amusing.

Although references to Frankie’s past are made, which were previously explored in earlier installments, this book can be enjoyed as a standalone read.

While some aspects of the book may stretch the boundaries of believability, it remains an entertaining and captivating story. Be sure to read the author’s notes at the end. 

Thanks to #NetGalley and @GrandCentralPub for the DRC.

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