Can she crack a decade-old cold case

before the murderer silences her?

The moment FBI agent Christy Williams arrives in Mercy, Texas, determined to solve her friend’s disappearance twelve years ago, she becomes a killer’s number one target. Ignoring the threats on her life, she partners with Deputy Mike Tyner, the cousin of one of the chief suspects…and the last person to see her friend alive. As they work to investigate this cold case together, it becomes clear someone will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden. With time running out, can Mike keep Christy alive long enough to find justice for her friend…before a murderer strikes again?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Lone Star Defenders

Book 1: Dangerous Christmas Investigation
Book 2: Missing in Texas
ISBN: 9781335484192
Imprint: Love Inspired Suspense True Large Print
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 368
Trim Size: 5.320 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.960 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome

Virginia Vaughan

Biography

Award winning author Virginia Vaughan was born and raised in Mississippi and has never strayed far from those borders. Blessed to come from a large, Southern family, her fondest memories include listening to stories recounted by family and friends around the large dinner table. She was a lover of books even from a young age, devouring gothic romance novels and stories of romance, danger, and love. She soon started writing them herself. Connect with Virginia at virginiavaughanonline.com.

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Can she crack a decade-old cold case<br><br> before the murderer silences her?<br><br> The moment FBI agent Christy Williams arrives in Mercy, Texas, determined to solve her friend’s disappearance twelve years ago, she becomes a killer’s number one target. Ignoring the threats on her life, she partners with Deputy Mike Tyner, the cousin of one of the chief suspects…and the last person to see her friend alive. As they work to investigate this cold case together, it becomes clear someone will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden. With time running out, can Mike keep Christy alive long enough to find justice for her friend…before a murderer strikes again?<br><br><strong>From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.</strong><br><br><strong>Lone Star Defenders</strong><br><br> Book 1: <i>Dangerous Christmas Investigation</i><br>Book 2: <i>Missing in Texas</i>

ISBN: 9781335484192
Imprint: Love Inspired Suspense True Large Print
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $16.99
No of pages: 368
Trim Size: 5.320 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.960 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Suspense
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome

Virginia Vaughan

Biography

<p>Award winning author Virginia Vaughan was born and raised in Mississippi and has never strayed far from those borders. Blessed to come from a large, Southern family, her fondest memories include listening to stories recounted by family and friends around the large dinner table. She was a lover of books even from a young age, devouring gothic romance novels and stories of romance, danger, and love. She soon started writing them herself. Connect with Virginia at virginiavaughanonline.com.</p>gt;