Lost Hills

Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg, published by Thomas & Mercer in 2019, is a gripping narrative that follows Deputy Eve Ronin, who becomes an overnight sensation after her off-duty arrest of an abusive movie star goes viral. This edition, written in English and spanning 240 pages, delves into the challenges Eve faces as the youngest female homicide detective in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a role she must navigate amid departmental scandals and personal insecurities.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tense investigation as Eve and her partner respond to a gruesome scene involving a missing mother and her children, where the absence of bodies complicates the case. The story intertwines elements of action, mystery, and police procedural, showcasing Eve’s determination to prove herself while contending with external pressures from the media and her colleagues. As she seeks to uncover the truth behind the horrific crime, the narrative explores themes of resilience and the quest for justice.
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“Lost Hills is Lee Goldberg at his best. Inspired by the real-world grit and glitz of LA County crime, this book takes no prisoners. And neither does Eve Ronin. Take a ride with her and you’ll find yourself with a heroine for the ages. And you’ll be left hoping for more.” –Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Thrills and chills! Lost Hills is the perfect combination of action and suspense, not to mention Eve Ronin is one of the best new female characters in ages. You will race through the pages!” –Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A video of Deputy Eve Ronin’s off-duty arrest of an abusive movie star goes viral, turning her into a popular hero at a time when the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is plagued by scandal. The sheriff, desperate for more positive press, makes Eve the youngest female homicide detective in the department’s history.
Now Eve, with a lot to learn and resented by her colleagues, has to justify her new badge. Her chance comes when she and her burned-out, soon-to-retire partner are called to the blood-splattered home of a missing single mother and her two kids. The horrific carnage screams multiple murder–but there are no corpses.
Eve has to rely on her instincts and tenacity to find the bodies and capture the vicious killer, all while battling her own insecurities and mounting pressure from the media, her bosses, and the bereaved family. It’s a deadly ordeal that will either prove her skills…or totally destroy her.
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