A sinister drug dealer.
A naïve daughter.
Can Lea and a gung-ho lawman rescue his daughter before she gets arrested or killed?
Lea receives a call from a distressed friend about her daughter's increasingly erratic behavior. While predicting the pressure of adulthood is the cause, Lea agrees to step in and investigate.
But the situation takes a sinister turn when Ashley mysteriously disappears.
As Lea digs deeper, unsettling questions arise about the college Ashley attends, and those around her begin to fall under suspicion.
Amid the chaos, a commanding presence emergesDan, a seasoned Texas Rangers lawman who is also her friend's ex-husband and Ashley's father. Personalities clash and emotions run high as Lea and Dan become entangled in this high-stakes missing person case.
With his daughter's safety at risk, Dan finally implores Lea to join forces in a frantic race to uncover the truth. Together, they unearth a criminal scheme in which Ashley has become an endangered pawn.
In the meantime, Maddy's brother-in-law is accused of taking part in a drug smuggling operation. Insisting he's been framed, Jack reluctantly agrees to a dangerous undercover mission to prove his innocence.
Follow both exciting adventures as they converge into a heart-pounding climax that unveils the shocking truth behind CRIME ON CAMPUS.
What readers say about the book: "I loved how the author described everything so vividly I was able to visualize and feel everything that was going on. I felt like I was right there with the characters."
"The combination of Lea's skills combined with a Texas Ranger made the story come to life. I enjoyed the characters' interactions. Their problem solving is amazing."
"This complex story is exciting, dangerous, and a terrific read."
"A fast-paced mystery with a realistic storyline and an excellent cast of characters. The plot just flows along and guessing the criminals becomes a challenge."
Book 1 of the Austin and Archer Mystery series can be read as a standalone novel.