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The search collides with a death tied to Mandy’s disappearance and a powerful married congressman who abruptly resigns and vanishes from public view. And then federal agents shut down the local investigation.   But Ronnie isn’t bound by their orders. With Warrior, her German shepherd, at her side, she may be the only one left who can keep looking.   Can Ronnie find Mandy before whoever’s texting decides Ronnie should disappear too?Packed with twists and mounting suspense, Hush, Hush is Book 3 in the Ronnie Lake Mysteries, a female sleuth series blending sharp wit, heart, and danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Hush, Hush:★★★★★ “When a woman of “a certain age” becomes a Private Investigator with a little help from her sidekick German Shepherd, Warrior, the fun begins.”★★★★★ “The protagonist was smart, quirky and wonderful; her dog, Warrior, was fabulous and fiercely loyal and the other characters were very interesting and well developed.”★★★★★ “There are a lot of twists and turns, and a conspiracy that keeps you guessing the whole time.”★★★★★ “She's living proof that 55 is the new 35.”★★★★★ “It was a page turner from start to finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367922676085,"sku":"9781036707408","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036707408.jpg?v=1786444196"},{"product_id":"9781036707378","title":"Stunner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamily loyalty collides with dangerous secrets when a fierce midlife sleuth and her protective K9 hunt for the truth in this gripping, contemporary women's sleuth mystery.   Suspicion is one thing. Getting answers? That’s Ronnie Lake’s new specialty.   Freshly divorced, newly downsized, and determined not to let life after fifty turn quiet, Ronnie has poured her energy into earning a black belt in Aikido and keeping up with her fiercely loyal German shepherd, Warrior.   Then her niece, Laura, shows up desperate for help. Laura’s widowed father is engaged to a stunning younger woman, Juliana, and something about the perfect fiancée doesn’t add up. Strange hang-up calls. An unsettling delivery. A past that keeps slipping out of view.   Ronnie wasn’t looking for a case, but family loyalty turns curiosity into a mission. Armed with a fake it till you make it attitude, instincts she can’t ignore, and her protective K9 sidekick, Ronnie starts digging for the truth—only to learn that asking questions can put a target on your back.   Will Ronnie uncover who Juliana really is before her investigation tears the family apart?Fast-paced and packed with twists, Stunner launches the Ronnie Lake Mysteries, a character-led female sleuth series blending sharp wit, heart, and mounting suspense as Ronnie steps into her second act and proves she’s not done yet. This edition also includes a bonus Ronnie Lake mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Stunner:★★★★★ “I just finished reading STUNNER and I could not put it down!!!”★★★★★ “Fast paced mystery with Ronnie Lake, an active 50 something heroine that with her faithful German Shepherd stops at nothing to protect her family.”  ★★★★★ “She's fun and tough and having a dog side kick like Warrior is awesome. They made a good team.”★★★★★ “Packed with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists, the story masterfully balances lighter moments with darker undertones…”★★★★★ “She is sharp, determined, and proving that life after fifty is anything but dull.”★★★★★ “I love the middle-aged heroine! Makes me feel like I, too, can do extraordinary things!”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367922741621,"sku":"9781036707378","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036707378.jpg?v=1786444195"},{"product_id":"9781036707392","title":"Searching for Gatsby","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh-society secrets, a missing first edition, and a dead cat burglar plunge a rookie midlife investigator into a glittering world of wealth in this modern detective story with a strong female lead.   A glamorous estate party. A priceless book. And a thief dead on the lawn.   Newly divorced Ronnie Lake is saying yes to life after fifty again, and getting used to her new role as a private investigator. So, when Marilyn Watson invites her to an elegant party at her Willowbrook estate, Ronnie looks forward to a night off with friends.   Before dinner even starts, Marilyn pulls Ronnie aside with a quiet problem: she’s convinced her husband is cheating again, this time with a rare-book dealer. Marilyn wants proof.   Then, after dinner, as coffee is being served, a crash comes from above and a man hits the lawn. But Ronnie notices what the others don’t. The fall doesn’t add up, and the loud crack she heard moments before makes one thing clear: this wasn’t an accident.   By the end of the night a first edition of The Great Gatsby vanishes, and Ronnie is pulled into Willowbrook’s wealth and lies.   Can Ronnie and her German shepherd, Warrior, expose what the rich are hiding before she becomes the next target?Packed with twists and high-society secrets, Searching for Gatsby is book two in the Ronnie Lake Mysteries, a female sleuth series blending sharp wit, heart, and mounting suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Searching for Gatsby:★★★★★ “Niki Danforth has done it again! Another Ronnie Lake page turner that is impossible to put down.”★★★★★ “Love the Ronnie Lake series. Searching for Gatsby is an intelligent thriller and a fun read. Love the setting and the plot - this would make a great movie.”★★★★★ “I could relate to Ronnie Lake, 55 year old divorcee turned private eye…”★★★★★ “I loved the rare book angle, and the characters, both human and 4 legged, are well developed. A thoroughly enjoyable read!”★★★★★ “Enjoyable read, well told \u0026amp; good character development. 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She needs Ronnie to grab a worn blue canvas bag from Marissa’s high-security penthouse, and she insists Ronnie not call the police.   Inside, Ronnie finds the place ransacked, with chilling signs of a recent struggle. Two men return to keep searching while she’s still there, so Ronnie snatches the bag and escapes down the stairwell.   Outside, reunited with Sam, Ronnie watches helplessly as Marissa and her ten-year-old half-sister are forced into a van. Sam finally dares say the name behind it: Maxim Popov, Marissa’s father—Eastern European mafia. Now Ronnie is chasing a trail that leads to a brutal trafficking pipeline, where women vanish and fear keeps everyone silent.   Traffic is Book 4 in the Ronnie Lake Mysteries, a female sleuth mystery thriller packed with twists, urgency, and hard-hitting suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Traffic:                             ★★★★★ “It’s refreshing to find a confident, intrepid woman kicking ass and taking names in a genre so historically male-dominated.”★★★★★ “I found this to be a real page turner about the subject of human trafficking…”★★★★★ “This is a detective story focused on human trafficking… While reading, I often had knots in my stomach.”★★★★★ “What a suspenseful and thrilling story…”★★★★★ “The author handles the sensitive topic of human trafficking with realism and sensitivity, avoiding sensationalism.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367923298677,"sku":"9781036707415","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036707415.jpg?v=1786444196"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-niki-danforth.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}