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A murder/suicide in a prominent Wyoming ranch family takes investigators into the dark heart of a troubled family and the tragic legacy of intergenerational trauma.
About the author
J.L. Doucette returned to Rhode Island after living for many years in Wyoming. She earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from Boston University and has a private practice in Providence.
Summary
A murder/suicide in a prominent Wyoming ranch family takes investigators into the dark heart of a troubled family and the tragic legacy of intergenerational trauma.
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Praise for Unknown Assailant
“Compelling and intense...a sensational murder mystery that engages the reader from the first page.”
—Reader's Favorite
“...smart, well-researched, wildly unpredictable thriller.”
—Self-Publishing Review
Praise for the series:
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Mystery
2019 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction (Mystery/Suspense)
“A solid series entry.”
—Booklist
“Dark and gripping with plenty of twists and good solid characters that you actually cared about . . . the premise was original and gritty.”
—The International Review of Books
“Doucette’s fluid prose and deft feel for the revealing detail will draw you into her beguiling tale of a triple murder. You’ll love how Dr. Pepper Hunt and her brooding partner, Detective Beau Antelope, plunge without fear into the dark forest of the human heart.”
—Bryan Gruley, author of Bleak House, and the Starvation Lake trilogy
“Filled with shocking twists and turns, J.L. Doucette, masterfully weaves a gripping, suspenseful tale of duplicity, secrecy, and murder.”
—Glede Brown Kabongo, Amazon #1 best-selling author of the Fearless Series
“Doucette carefully crafts the connection between personal relationships and mental health and the kinds of secrets people keep to protect themselves and sometimes others . . . but those secrets often come with unexpected costs.”
—Readers' Favorite
Praise for Last Seen:
“A missing person tale with a strong setting and cast of characters. . . . Doucette’s auspicious first novel puts a welcome focus on the players instead of transgressive twists.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Readers will devour this page-turning mystery, full of enthralling characters, sinister plots, and an ending that you won't expect.”
―Buzzfeed