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The Missing Husband: A Northwest Cozy Mystery (Northwest Cozy Mystery Series Book 24) Kindle Edition

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In the quiet town of Bainbridge Island, a storm of anxiety brews beneath the surface. Jayne Bartlett's troubled marriage and her husband Corey's sudden disappearance coalesce into a chilling puzzle that beckons seasoned investigators, Al and Jake.

Initially dismissing the case as another marital tiff, the duo quickly realizes there's more beneath the surface when days turn into nights, and Corey remains unreachable. With every tick of the clock, the atmosphere grows tenser, and the mystery deepens.

But as Al and Jake plunge into the heart of the case, another threat casts its shadow closer to home. News of daytime break-ins on the island leaves Jake on edge, fearing for the safety of his wife, DeeDee. Will their trusty dogs stand guard, or will danger breach their peaceful abode?

As clues lead them to a secluded campground surrounded by treacherous trails, they find themselves out of their depth, quite literally. Relying on the expertise of forest rangers might be their only hope to trace Corey's steps. But in the dense forest where secrets are as vast as the trees, will they find Corey in time, or will the woods swallow his whispers?

Dive into this gripping 20th installment of the Northwest Cozy Mystery Series, where every twist and turn leads deeper into a web of intrigue and suspense. Crafted by a USA Today Bestselling Author, this tale promises an expedition through the woods of mystery that fans won't forget.

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The most satisfying series are from Dianne Harman. You can't go wrong whichever ones you choose. The characters are all well developed & the plots exciting.

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Below are the books in the Northwest Cozy Mystery Series:
Murder on Bainbridge Island, Murder in Whistler, Murder in Seattle, Murder after Midnight,
Murder at Le Bijou Bistro, Murder at the Gallery, Murder at the Waterfront, Murder and Food Porn, Murder in the Cayman Islands, Murder in Chicago, The Final Curtain Call, Murder at the Manor, Murder in Vancouver, Murder on the Train, Murder after Dinner, The Troubled Tycoon, Murder in Portland, Confusion at the Convention, A Murderous Opening, The Missing Husband, Too Good To Be True, Murder on the Rooftop, Voices From The Past, The Final Farewell

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09XN6J1LP
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 20 of 24 ‏ : ‎ Northwest Cozy Mystery Series
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USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, Dianne Harman, draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors.

She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking with her husband, Tom, and playing with their boxer dog, Kelly.

Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. She’s the author of several cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, High Desert, Midwest, Cottonwood Springs, and Chef Dani Rosetti. Most of these books contains recipes from her travels.

She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series, Midlife Journey Series, Holly Lewis Mystery Series, Miranda Riley Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, and the Maria Rodriguez Mystery Series.

She hopes you enjoy the reads as much as she enjoyed the writes!

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No fears, very happy endings on all accounts and some really great recipes at the end!
A man was not very happy--he and the wife were fighting over every little thing. He knew he had to get away from everything and everybody to try and figure out what he should do. Without telling anyone he took off before his wife was awake and drove to a place where he knew he could find peace and have time to think. His wife ultimately got really worried--the police did not seem to be doing anything so she went to Al and Jake’s private investigation office and hired them to find her husband. She was positive that something was wrong! They took the job but nobody had heard from him-nor did he tell anyone he was leaving. They asked everyone he knew. They eventually asked enough people enough times and found that he might have gone camping--but which campground? When they eventually found his campsite-something was really wrong and they got the park rangers involved. Sure enough he had hurt himself--they actually ended up saving his life. Meanwhile back at home other things were going on!! No fears, very happy endings on all accounts and some really great recipes at the end!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
    A man was not very happy--he and the wife were fighting over every little thing. He knew he had to get away from everything and everybody to try and figure out what he should do. Without telling anyone he took off before his wife was awake and drove to a place where he knew he could find peace and have time to think.

    His wife ultimately got really worried--the police did not seem to be doing anything so she went to Al and Jake’s private investigation office and hired them to find her husband. She was positive that something was wrong! They took the job but nobody had heard from him-nor did he tell anyone he was leaving. They asked everyone he knew.

    They eventually asked enough people enough times and found that he might have gone camping--but which campground? When they eventually found his campsite-something was really wrong and they got the park rangers involved. Sure enough he had hurt himself--they actually ended up saving his life.

    Meanwhile back at home other things were going on!!

    No fears, very happy endings on all accounts and some really great recipes at the end!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    No fears, very happy endings on all accounts and some really great recipes at the end!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
    A man was not very happy--he and the wife were fighting over every little thing. He knew he had to get away from everything and everybody to try and figure out what he should do. Without telling anyone he took off before his wife was awake and drove to a place where he knew he could find peace and have time to think.

    His wife ultimately got really worried--the police did not seem to be doing anything so she went to Al and Jake’s private investigation office and hired them to find her husband. She was positive that something was wrong! They took the job but nobody had heard from him-nor did he tell anyone he was leaving. They asked everyone he knew.

    They eventually asked enough people enough times and found that he might have gone camping--but which campground? When they eventually found his campsite-something was really wrong and they got the park rangers involved. Sure enough he had hurt himself--they actually ended up saving his life.

    Meanwhile back at home other things were going on!!

    No fears, very happy endings on all accounts and some really great recipes at the end!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
    I like all the series that this author writes, but the settings of most of the books in some series are urban and other series are rural, and one series is mostly exotic resorts. This series is mostly set near a city, but some of this book is in a wilderness area, with people who are not all experts, which can result in serious problems to occur. This aspect of the story was well handled by an author who is knowledgeable about both urban and rural areas. This will delight readers who are comfortable in both settings and are familiar with the problems people have when they are out of their comfort zones. But it will be adequately interesting to people who are only familiar with either one of the two settings because the problems are described clearly enough.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
    I like Diane's writing and her story plots. I have read a lot of her books. Anxious to read another. This was another good story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
    As I always do,.. I love Dianne’s books. This time is no exception. Just goes to show we can all have great marriages and yet feel at times all we do it argue. Well, sometimes we just need to take a step back just like children in a “take a time out!” Corey and his wife had a really rough time; then while Jake and Al were searching for him, Al started to talk about how things were with him and Cassie since the birth of there baby. We all need to just relax and not be so into “the me Me” times, think of your mate put them first and just slow down your life 😊😊
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
    Enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down . But it is hard to put any of Dianne Harman 's books down when I start one. Love the Northwest Series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
    Really enjoyed reading this book, all in one sitting, as couldn’t put it down. So many leads on trying to find the missing husband and behind the scene look at Jake and Al’s marriages.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
    I really like the way Dianne writes . This one was a little different from the way she usually writes. You'll have to read it to see what I mean.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
    The most satisfying series are from Dianne Harman. You can’t go wrong whichever ones you choose. The characters are all well developed & the plots exciting.

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