Every small town has its secrets. Lake Arrowhead's run bone-deep.
After closing the case that nearly destroyed her career, Special Agent Emily Ray is placed on mandatory leave and retreats to Lake Arrowhead with her father-a mountain town where she spent childhood summers. A peaceful vacation is just what she needs-until she learns about Hayley Hope, a fifteen-year-old girl found drowned in Papoose Lake. When Emily meets Hayley's best friend Lillian Knox, the teen is convinced it was murder.
The local sheriff's department dismissed it as a tragic drowning, case closed. But when threatening messages appear, she begins to unravel the small community's web of silence and complicity. As Emily investigates-despite explicit orders not to-she uncovers a web of corruption. Young girls have been disappearing for years-vulnerable teens whose voices were silenced.
With only Lillian's testimony and scattered clues to guide her, Emily races against escalating threats. Evidence vanishes, witnesses disappear, and her father's deteriorating health puts him at risk as shadowy figures close in. Emily must uncover the dark truth behind Hayley's death before another girl disappears.
The second instalment in the addictive Special Agent Emily Ray series delivers heart-pounding suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Melinda Leigh.
What reader are saying about Hayley Hope is Gone:
'Another WOW Michele Dominguez Greene story!!… very emotional…Anxious for Book #3.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Did not think this author could top the first book in the series, but this one is extraordinary… This stunning thriller left me speechless… Sleep is overrated. So, I did without it because I was so deep into this story that I could not get it out of my head until I finished it.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I'm so glad to be back with Emily Ray. What a detective to follow. Our complex detective is back and it's as heart pounding as the last… Once again Michele shines a light on what many leave in the shadows. I love her writing and the important themes she covers with absolutely spot on skills.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I was very sad to come to the end of this book… The author did a masterful job of blending suspense with character depth… With its unpredictable twists and compelling prose, this book is a must-read for thriller fans. More, please!! I cannot wait to see what will happen next.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Loving this series so far! Dominguez Greene is a phenomenal writer and it really shows in her work… This was a really tangled web that exhibited classic small town secrets and corruption.' Reader review, 5 stars
'This second book knocked it out of the park… fast paced, twisty, and unputdownable! I couldn't wait to finish to see what happened, but at the same time didn't want it to end.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I loved the atmosphere & pacing: Greene masterfully crafts a claustrophobic, small‑town ambiance-fog, forests, and hushed secrets-that grips you from the get‑go.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I've been counting down the days until I could get my hands on this second book… I adored the first book… Again, I loved the characters and found myself drawn into the storyline so strongly that I just couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
