Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

Frankie Elkin is a recovering alcoholic who tries to absolve her guilt and regret over an incident ten years ago by solving missing  persons cases after they've gone cold. She had already successfully solved 16 cases and finds her next case in a poor neighborhood in Boston.  Angelique went missing from her school 11 months ago without a trace. Detective Lotham has never forgotten Angelique's case and is suspicious and frustrated with Frankie's unwanted help.  But Frankie has a way of convincing families and witnesses to give her information and doesn't have to follow the restrictive policies of the police.  She soon finds new evidence and the detective starts to use her help.  But when another girl goes missing and Frankie herself finds her life threatened, she becomes even more desperate to solve the case before it's too late.  

I really like the idea of an amateur sleuth solving cold cases.  This could become a really good series. Frankie is such a complex character, fighting her own demons while trying to help others. I really enjoyed this book. 

Thank you to Lisa Gardner and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.