One Little Sigh

Gripping, tense, riveting, and hard to put down, One Little Sigh is a fantastic addition to the Chief Maggie Riley Series! I was instantly drawn into the plot, loving the mix of Maggie’s current investigation(s) and personal life. There is a lot at play in this book and I enjoyed every second of it.

Patrick Warner went missing one night from his home in Coyote Cove, Maine. Sadly, his pajama clad body was found in Beaverhead Lake. It’s a heartbreaking and devastating case for all involved. The small boys’ murder brings up memories of Maggie’s own younger brother who went missing. Maggie is determined to bring this child killer to justice no matter what it takes. As the investigation progresses, more alarming things occur.

In Maggie’s private life, her finance Steve, is not himself. Something is bothering him, but he keeps denying it. Steve has his secrets and is desperately trying to keep them hidden while keeping those he loves safe. Maggie is a trained investigator and knows there is something that is bothering him. She knows he is keeping something hidden from her.

I enjoyed getting glimpses into Maggie’s past and her heartbreak over her missing brother. She jeopardized her career to find the truth and I enjoyed getting to see another side of her. Maggie is equal parts intelligent, strong, vulnerable, caring and determined. She is a hard worker and is unwilling to give up.

I found this book to be gripping from the very first page and I did my best to guess whodunit. My suspect list changed throughout the book as the investigation progressed. This book kept me on my toes and turning the pages. Although this book would work as a stand-alone, I highly suggest starting with the first book in the series, The Girl Who Lied. Each book has been captivating, tension filled, gripping, and wonderfully written.

I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series.