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Honestly, I had some trouble keeping all the characters straight, but the nonstop action had me hooked from the first page to the last (which I stayed up late to finish, I hasten to add). After reading many of the books in this series - this is the 21st - I'm at least very familiar with rural Denton, Pennsylvania Detective Josie Quinn (and more recently, her husband and co-worker, Lt. Noah Fraley, her twin sister Trinity Payne and co-worker pal Detective Gretchen Palmer).

Just off a disturbing case, Josie is reluctant to throw herself back into the investigative fray. But there's no choice; she's called to a puzzling scene with an infant girl wailing in a stroller and no parent or caretaker in sight. There is, notably, a Polaroid shot of an unknown body of water - a photo with blood on the corner. Shortly, the baby's father comes to collect her - with no clear alibi, he becomes a suspect.

The case remains puzzling, but that provides time for readers to get to know the newest team member - a rather reprehensible dude named Kyle Turner, who's replacing an officer killed in that disturbing case mentioned earlier. No one seems to like him much (count me among those astute characters). But then, something about the photo triggers Josie's memory, and she heads to a place familiar to her from another investigation with fingers crossed every mile of the way. Alas, she's too late; she finds the baby's mother dead, another Polaroid of an unidentified scene and confirmation that a serial killer is running rampant.

But why? And who? And most important, can Josie and her team find all that out before the killer strikes again? Sorry, but I won't tell; you'll just have to read the book for yourself. It's a good one - and I'm ready for the next. Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for once again allowing me to read and review a pre-release copy.

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Twenty-one books in and each book and case feels new and completely different from any we've read before. While each book can be read as a standalone, I think to get all of the backstories and really be able to feel the emotional turmoil you need to start from the beginning of the series.
Josie and the crew still dealing with the death of Mettner and the new hire Turner, who no one likes. Not just for the reason of being a replacement for someone they cared about, but he's kind of a tool. This case is emotional not only because a mother was taken and a baby left alone in a park, it's bringing back memories for Josie ones that she thought long buried.

As always I love watching the wheels turn in Josie's head as she dives into a case. Especially when she feels like she knows the answers. I love the dynamics between Josie and her husband Noah, and Josie and the other detectives she works with.. Except for Turner they are all friends and are there for each other in the hard moments. Although the new interactions with Turner I did find funny a lot of the time.

The case is heavy, with lots of twists and turns and diving into Josie's past. I love how the story and Josie and Noah's life is moving forward! The story kept me enthralled from the beginning, and I can't wait to see what Josie and the team are going to be in the middle of next!

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Let me preface my review by saying that I started reading this series at book 14. That being said, this is one of my favorite books in this series. In addition to the mystery of the serial killer we get a little more of a glimpse into the personal lives of Josie and Nate, and the evolving dynamics of their work team. There was plenty of suspense as they had to determine the location in the polaroid photos so they could hopefully save a live while at the same time trying to figure out what tied the murders together. And even then, the motive wasn't very clear.

This story will have you on the edge of your seat trying to guess what will happen next and the reason for all the killings. And dare I say it - the new guy, Detective Turner, is really starting to grow on me and I can't wait to find out his back story.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Lisa Regan has written another masterpiece in the 21st book of the Josie Quinn series, Remember Her Name.

A baby is abandoned in a park after her mother is abducted. In comes Josie Quinn to find the answers to the vicious crime, which leads her to more.

Lisa Regan does a great job of tying the previous books of this series together. The character development is amazing as always. I feel like Josie and I are friends, Noah is my book crush, and Tucker is growing me.

I highly recommend Remember Her Name and the whole Josie Quinn series. Another book I couldn't put down! A strong 5 stars!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book, which releases September 17, 2024!

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This is the latest in the Detective Josie Quinn series. In this story, Josie must follow clues from the past to uncover the serial killer in her town. Along the way, she will find answers to a long ago case. This was a good one!

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I LOVE Josie so much! This one was so much fun to read and the references to all the previous cases was just perfect! I will say that Turner has not yet become a character I care about or even like but I am very interested in his story! The ending with the twists was my absolute favorite!

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Remember Her Name is book number twenty one in the Josie Quinn series. This book should be read as part of the series for maximum enjoyment. Josie is back once again using her keen powers of her mind to make connections the other detectives miss. When the case of a missing mother becomes a serial killer investigation, Josie does what she always does with an impressive amount of aplomb-catch the bad guy. The main characters are always personable and interesting (even Turner is slowly winning me over). The story draws you in and keeps you guessing while the pages cannot turn fast enough in this thriller. Josie is one of my favorite detectives and her books are so addicting and a guaranteed good read. My voluntary, unbiased, and non-mandatory review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

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This is such a great series and while the books can be read as standalones I think they work better read in order so you get to see the character development. The whole team is lovable, well minus detective douchebag. There is the perfect amount of the characters personal lives that doesn't distract you from the investigation but helps you connect with the team. I need to know more about Turner and his past though. I have a feeling it'll be juicy.

As for the investigation, it's packed full of twists and turns that kept me guessing. I had no idea who the bad guy was or what was coming next. The tension is kept up all the way to the dramatic ending. If you are looking for a thrilling crime series then definitely check this one out because all 21 books are as good as the first.

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A great book to read. I recommend reading the whole series. Josie Quinn and secondary characters are engaging. A thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Remember Her Name is a compelling crime thriller. That sees Detective Josie Quinn and the team including her husband Noah and new detective Kyle Turner hunt for a serial killer. Who is playing a deadly and dangerous game with Josie Quinn as the ultimate prize!

As new mother Cleo Tate has gone missing her baby abandoned in the park. The only clue a Polaroid picture that is hard to make out and a husband who is shady to say the least.

But when Josie works out where the Polaroid was taken and Cleo is found dead. With another Polaroid close by the team know they are in a race against time. Especially when they learn who Cleo's dad is.

And as the bodies begin to mount up the stakes continue to rise. As more and more links to old cases and law enforcement are made and as the team searches through old cases Josie spots something that rocks her to her core and has her realising the killers ultimate goal is her.

But before the team can act another girl is abducted and Josie and Noah have to go out on a limb to save her.

And with so many twists and turns and an ending I did not see coming, this was a cracking addition to the series and I was hooked. So much so I spent every spare minute I had today reading it.

I would thoroughly recommend Remember Her Name to all.

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Oh, my Lord!
Remember Her Name was so full of twists and turns!
I literally could not stop thinking, figuring out and guessing as to what was going on!
Lisa Regan you kept me on the edge of my seat with this one!
If you haven’t read the Josie Quinn series, you are missing out!
I can’t wait for the next book in the series to come out.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Lisa Regan just continues to keep me hooked with these Josie Quinn books! I just can’t get enough! Usually by the 21st book in a series, the books start to drag or become repetitive, that is the complete opposite with this series!

Remember Her Name is gritty, dark and intense. This complex and fast-paced mystery kept Josie and her team racing from one crime scene to the next, all while hinting at previously solved murders.

As always Lisa also sneaks in some excellent character development of the teams’ personal lives. Josie and Noah are trying to prepare a video for the adoption agency, there is a very amazing engagement scene, and some fun at the expense of the newest team member (who no one likes) Turner. Kyle Turner, aka detective douchebag definitely had some interesting developments in this book. I am so hoping we start to get some glimpses into his back story soon!

Remember Her Name had the perfect amount of twists, turns, danger, tension and pulse pounding moments to make it hard to put down! Can’t wait to see what Lisa Regan has in store next for Detective Josie Quinn and her team.

Releases September 17th!

Thank you, Bookouture and NetGalley, for the ARC of this book!

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Wow! This one was all the twisty turny madness one comes to love from the Josie Quinn series! The murderer leading the police, the massive amounts of puzzles to unravel, and the fact that none of it all felt far fetched. It all worked so well together! I did have a question at the very beginning, but by the end of the book I understood what I hadn't before. I also liked how the characters continue to develop, including Turner! He might eventually be an included part of the team. This installment just hit all the spots! So great! When is the next one coming?

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Another great read from Lisa on the latest in the journey with Josie, Noah and the police crew. A series of murders take place with a Polaroid photo being the clue to tie them together. A brief break in the story tells us of the romantic engagement of Trinity and Drake. As usual Trout has a role in everything.

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What a twisty ride! Book 21 is as fresh as book 1 and we are invested in Josie Quinn, her life and her friends. Heart wrenching, murders, multiple suspects, intrigue all play out as the past and future meet. On top of it all life goes on. Engagement, adoption video, family dynamics. The mystery of Tucker and what more we learn about him and his past. I recommend reading this when you have time to read it all at once, there is a lot going on and you want to follow the course with Josie. Thank you so much for the chance to read this early. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions. #RememberHerName, #DetectiveJosieQuinn #LisaRegan #Bookouture #NetGalley

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Remember Her Name is classic Lisa Regan. It's book 21 in Detective Josie Quinn series. Regan continues her high standard with unforeseen twists! A series of murders are committed in the town of Denton. Each victim has a blurry Polaroid picture on their person. This photo is the clue to the location of the next victim. It becomes apparent that this killer has a particular agenda linked back to a crime that Josie attended as a rookie. It will be up to Josie to figure out the motive and identity of the killer. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. Thank you Netgalley for my advance copy.

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An abandoned baby, a missing mother, a new case for Josie & Co. Another great story by Lisa Regan. I just love this series. The books are page turners, thrilling, easy to read, entertaining, suspenseful with well developed characters. A must read series.
I received an advance review copy via Netgalley/Bookouture and I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.

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Josie Quinn and her team have a new case, a missing woman and the only clue is a blurry Polaroid photo. It's almost like a twisted scavenger hunt, but the price for winning is far from pleasant.
There are a few chapters written from someone else's point of view, which made it clear that the case was more complex than it seemed. I liked the way the story unfolded, the ending was unexpected, which I appreciated.
I always love how Josie and her team work together, Noah was great as always and Gretchen once again proved to be a solid team member. Somehow, Turner was a lot less obnoxious this time, he is definitely improving as a college. I'm still waiting for his backstory as I'm sure there's more to know about him.
There have also been some developments in Josie and Noah's personal lives. Things are (slowly) moving forward, and I am excited about their future.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and the author Lisa Regan for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

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I am so excited when I see a new Josie Quinn book out, I just know it’s going to be brilliant! Plenty of twists and turns to make me dizzy and a great storyline. I like the relationship between Josie and her team and I enjoy finding out more about the characters back stories. It’s getting more interesting with the new rookie Turner so am intrigued to find out what his story is. It may be book 21 but all are as brilliant as each other, I’m not sure how the author does it but bring on the next book, I can’t wait.

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Twists and turns around every corner as Detective Josie Quinn reignites her reign and revisits some of her most riveting cases! I loved seeing more of Josie's family again in this book and get a touch of home and hearth from her instead of just all business. This storyline also gave a good amount of development into figuring out what makes the new detective Kyle Turner tick. I still haven't figured out his past, but we got a better feel for him this time and I tend to think he will be the center of the storyline here soon. This book reconnects the reader with several past crimes and Josie's turmoil about each as she races against the clock to figure out who's playing games with her and why. Really intense and addictive! I'm always leave happy and ready for more Josie!

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