A Woman Lost

Was Sofie the same woman who disappeared years ago? She had married Nigel Parker. She disappeared for some reason. Now the woman was dead. Why was Eik at the crime scene? Erik Nordstrom was employed by the Danish Search Department. There clearly had to be a misunderstanding. What happened when this woman disappeared from the boat in Italy? How could Eik just take off for England without telling her? She was his boss and he had disappeared in the middle of the work day, much less her live-in lover, as well. Do not mess with Louise. Did this man know his wife from Scandinavia?

Furious to say the least. She needed to throw him out.

How are the cases connected? What is the motive? As always, Blaedel delves deeply and tackles highly-charged topics of assisted suicide with skill and finesse, crossing moral gray lines. An ideal choice for book clubs and further discussions. No matter what part of the world you are located, Sara always transports you with vivid descriptions and fascinating, well-crafted suspense thrillers.

Her extensive research is reflected throughout each of her novels. If you have not read her books, it is a good time to begin your journey! Looking forward to more Louise Ricks. The Lost Woman has a shocking opening. A man is lurking in the underbrush outside a home. He has a good view through the kitchen window and he watches the family inside: Suddenly, he aims a gun and shoots the mother dead.

Though the murder takes place in England, it will have repercussions in Denmark. Elsewhere, it is the ninth book. I found that to be an intriguing and well-written book and when I won a copy of The Lost Woman, I was eager to read more about Detective Inspector Louise Rick and her colleague and lover, Eik Nordstrom. Unbeknownst to Louise, Eik races to England when news of the murder reaches him. Angry and hurt, Louise flies to Bristol to retrieve him and she is brought up to speed on the murder of Sofie Parker. Since Sofie was a Danish citizen considered a missing person for close to twenty years, Louise ends up officially working the case.

As she works the case, she and Eik barely communicate. I find it odd that Blaedel has them pretty much ignore and avoid each other. I really wanted to see Louise rip him a new one and demand he tell the truth about Sofie, both past and present. You feel bad for him but you also want to slap him - and you want Louise to slap him - especially as secrets keep coming to the surface.

It screams of revenge but the who and why are elusive. Blaedel does a great job of unraveling the murder plot. She also writes sensitively about a difficult topic that plays a role in what happened to Sofie. There were some shortcoming in The Lost Woman but I still would recommend it. These books do fine as standalones as well. Feb 05, Amy rated it really liked it Shelves: All of my reviews can be found on www. To say this complicates the case is an understatement and as Louise starts her investigation, Eik is arrested on suspicion of the murder.

Soon enough, Louise uncovers things Eik was hiding from her, but is he really a cold blooded killer? This was a slow burning thriller, heavily character driven with a pacing that was fluid and composed. I was very impressed with the way Blaedel tackled the sensitive issue of assisted suicide, she did so in an extremely compassionate manner. You can tell this is a topic close to her heart and one that she researched. I found myself wondering what I thought about assisted suicide and how I would feel if one of my loved ones wished to die with dignity.

View all 4 comments. Jan 18, KC rated it really liked it Shelves: I would like to thank NetGalley, Hatchette, and Sara Blaedel for the advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review. Detective Louise Rick is back again in another thriller this time involving her partner and lover Eik Nordstrom. When Eik's former girlfriend is assassinated, Rick enters the world of those who support assisted suicide. With this delicate subject matter as the forefront of her story, Blaedel never loses her edge while maintaining the respect for life, death, and love.

O meu preferido de Sara Blaedel. Mar 20, Laura Rash rated it really liked it. Mar 01, Kathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Lost Woman is the latest in the Louise Rick series by Sara Blaedel, and it is another brilliant piece of storytelling from an author I have only found last year, but she is to be found on all lists for must-read crime fiction in the past several years. Her The Lost Woman is the latest in the Louise Rick series by Sara Blaedel, and it is another brilliant piece of storytelling from an author I have only found last year, but she is to be found on all lists for must-read crime fiction in the past several years.

Her previous two Rick's novels there are now nine , The Forgotten Girls and The Killing Forest, have truly been gobbled up by those of us readers who are just now discovering the wonderful treasure trove of Scandinavian crime novels. Louise Rick is at this point settled into her job as head of the Special Search Unit in the Copenhagen Police Department, and has even opened herself up to a new relationship with her partner at the department, Eik Nordstrom.

Her foster son Jonas is away at boarding school, happily ensconced in an atmosphere conducive to his intellectual talents. So, for the first time in a long time, Louise stands to find some peace and contentment in her life. Well, not so quick, of course. Eik has been a settling influence in Louise's life, so when he leaves the department to go buy a pack of cigarettes and doesn't return to their offices or to their apartment that night, Louise knows something is seriously wrong. Meanwhile, a woman gone missing from Denmark for eighteen years turns up murdered in her home in the small English town of Nailsea, shot through the window of her kitchen.

The murdered woman, Sofie Parker, is the woman that Eik Nordstrom reported missing after a summer romance with her eighteen years ago. And, Eik is in England in jail on drunken charges. Louise, both furious and relieved, is tasked with going to England and bringing Eik home. Louise's best friend, Camilla has just started back to work as a journalist and also becomes intrigued with the story of Sofie Parker and her disappearance and reemergence.

While Louise is gathering Eik back to Denmark, Camilla is planting seeds in her editor's head of a story. Louise returns and begins to try to aid the English police in their search for information about Sofie, while distancing herself from Eik. But, the case becomes bigger than just Sofie, and it requires all of Louise's considerable skills and strength to concentrate on the larger picture. Not that Eik makes it easy to be objective, with his continued interference in matters that have a personal interest to him. When the information that Louise is putting together and the information that Camilla comes up with intersect, there is a crisis that has a short fuse lit and burning, so Louise must make decisions without emotion or distraction.

Issues of life and death have never been closely intertwined. I have with this one read the last three books in this series, which means that six unread books to read. And, that's a comforting thought because I really like this series. So far, has not a single book disappointed me and the thing with The Lost Woman that I really enjoyed were that and old case could finally be closed.

A very personal case for Eik, Louise Rick lover, and police colleague. Several years ago did Eik's girlfriend disappear and now she has been found. Well, the English police fou I have with this one read the last three books in this series, which means that six unread books to read. Well, the English police found out her real identity first after she had been murdered I liked the case, I like how it turned upside down Louise life, well that sounds cruel.

However, in a way, this is what Eik needed a closer to something that's been on his mind for almost twenty years. The question is will their relationship survive this? And, who and why killed Sofie Parker? There are a lot of twist and turns, especially problematic is it for Louise who has to deal with a lover that doesn't tell her about the murder instead gets a call from England that Eik is there, and he's been arrested because he is drunk and has caused some trouble. Now she has to travel to England and confront him about not telling her about Sofie. This would be hard enough if he was just her colleague, but as they are lovers is this cause turning out to be very personal.

The Lost Woman is an interesting book, there are flashbacks back to Sofie's life in Denmark, which makes one understand why she ended up in England. The murder of Sofie is also just the start, soon more people will fall victim to a killer, and Louise has to work out to find out what the connection is to Sofie. The book is thrilling and engaging to read and I'm looking forward to reading the ones I have not yet read! I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through NetGalley for an honest review!

Another excellent book from Sara Blaedel. The best thing about Sara's books? The big, beating heart at their core. This book puts special focus on Eik - Louise's partner in the police force and recent live-in boyfriend. We learn about Eik' Another excellent book from Sara Blaedel. We learn about Eik's backstory and follow Louise as she tries to rescue Eik from his past.

The case central to this story involves assisted suicide, and I could tell while reading the book that this is a topic Sara has researched and thought about at length. I had never before read a work of fiction dealing with this subject, and I was impressed with the delicacy with which Sara discusses this sensitive subject. It made for a very compelling read. Important to note if you're a stickler for Scandinavian crime that stays solely in Scandinavia! I'll be reviewing this book more thoroughly on crimebythebook. For now, I consider this another win from the talented Sara Blaedel!!!

Gostei bem mais desta leitura que do livro anterior, O trilho da morte. A mulher desaparecida aproxima-se muito mais do primeiro livro, As raparigas esquecidas. View all 7 comments. Mar 24, Elisa rated it really liked it. It's hard to read this book without thinking of death and a person's right to choose when to end their life.

I liked that part a lot, even if it freaked me out. What I didn't like was how irresponsible one of the characters is, and a teenager that reminded me of how little I like them as characters in novels. It's interesting and well written. Jan 29, Kelly Hager rated it it was amazing. This mystery has a ton going on but the non-spoiler version is that people are turning up dead and one of the victims was already sort of presumed dead she was reported as a missing person years before. There isn't a connection until, of course, there is and that connection is shocking and also perfectly feasible.

Most mysteries may not be good for book club choices what can you discuss, really? And I am not slamming mysteries; I think they're wonderful but this one would be. Ther This mystery has a ton going on but the non-spoiler version is that people are turning up dead and one of the victims was already sort of presumed dead she was reported as a missing person years before.

There are a lot of things to talk about with this one, though. Of course though, any long-term series hinges on its leads. That is probably the real secret to Sara Blaedel's success. I'm not sure there are many better leads than Louise Rick. Jan 03, Barbara rated it really liked it. My second book in the Louise Rick series and I cannot wait to read them all!

Blaedel to anyone who enjoys Scandinavian mysteries. Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larssen fans will appreciate this series. A housewife in England ends up dead. The victim of a shooting with a hunting rifle as she stood innocently in her kitchen. It turns out the victim is a Danish citizen reported missing many years ago. She was the girlfrien My second book in the Louise Rick series and I cannot wait to read them all! She was the girlfriend of Louise Rick's partner both personally and professionally Eik.

Eik takes off to England and ends up in jail while trying to pursue the case himself, leaving Louise to wonder if she really knows him as well as she thought. Slowly the story enfolds, more seemingly unrelated people end up dead, all by high powered rifle. Louise, Eik, and Louise's journalist friend all try to find a connection before another person ends up dead. Blaedel again weaves a dynamic story loaded with plenty of surprises. This was a thoroughly interesting mystery and a great way to tie in a controversial, hot button issue in the telling.

Mais uma vez uma historia viciante agora era bom mais um livro com Louise no seu novo posto. Feb 05, Vilma Iris rated it it was amazing. With compelling characters, a gripping plot and chilling suspense, Sara Blaedel delivers another must-read thriller with The Lost Woman. Louise Rick is back, happier than ever now that former partner Eik and she are living together.

But a new case threatens to tear apart their burgeoning relationship. In England, a mother is shot through her kitchen window, leaving a daughter and husband as witnesses to the shocking murder. As it turns out, victim Sofie Parker is a Danish citizen who has been miss With compelling characters, a gripping plot and chilling suspense, Sara Blaedel delivers another must-read thriller with The Lost Woman.

As it turns out, victim Sofie Parker is a Danish citizen who has been missing for years. The more she digs, however, the more secrets she uncovers, the more she realizes others may be in danger too. Blending tautly written procedurals, emotionally rich and relatable characters and twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense, Blaedel continues to showcase her prowess at writing engaging, compelling suspense.

Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Jan 28, Denise added it. Louise and her boyfriend, Eik, work together in the Search Department that she heads since leaving Homicide. In this police procedural set in Copenhagen, Louise is drawn into a missing persons case that ends up as a homicide when the woman is murdered in her home. The victim, Sofie Parker, was killed in Bristol.

The catch is that Sofie is Eik's long lost girlfriend -- she had vanished almost 20 years ago when the two were bumming around Europe together. She had been living in England and had mar Louise and her boyfriend, Eik, work together in the Search Department that she heads since leaving Homicide.

She had been living in England and had married a second time, but now she was dead. This is the 6th book in the Louise Rick series and it was another good one! This is a highly enjoyable book. I was like "What the hell woman!? Lizzie knows who she is but is so utterly clueless about of what she really needs, wants, and deserves when it comes to matters of the heart. Her fears and pessimism blinds her so much that she tries to rationalise her actions as something she only does to appease Sarah and not some romantic gesture because she isn't like that.

She has a knack of selling herself short when it comes to the "rel I was like "What the hell woman!? She has a knack of selling herself short when it comes to the "relationship" department. Lizzie's thick skull needed Maddie's iron hand just reading about this made me feel good.. Could it be too late?? Anyway, there are some laugh out loud moments and parts that makes me want to do a victory dance for Lizzie, Sarah and Maddie take that Peter and Scotch-lady! I really enjoyed this book about a woman searching for herself and looking in all the wrong places!

However, all her past has buried inside the feeling she really doesn't deserve love or compassion or understanding. Read this book and you'll want to read more of her work! I couldn't put it down! Oct 31, Claudia rated it liked it Shelves: Nunca antes quise abofetear con tantas ganas a una protagonista A Woman Lost is certainly well-titled and it has strong writing and likable secondary characters. I just could not relate at all to main character Lizzie, whom I found little sympathy for in her fascination with future sister-in-law Maddie and her disinclination to full-blown commitment to her girlfriend Sarah.

The way she talks about Sarah with best friend Ethan is a turn-off. Half cavalier, half disinterested, Lizzie is someone just going through the motions with a partner she's not particular A Woman Lost is certainly well-titled and it has strong writing and likable secondary characters. Half cavalier, half disinterested, Lizzie is someone just going through the motions with a partner she's not particularly fair to, especially in how she talks about her with others. I suppose Lizzie's uncertainty about Sarah and what she means to her is one of the main points of A Woman Lost.

To me, though, she comes across as a woman who only wants something that should be very important to her when she's about to lose it all. Sarah, a very likable woman and girlfriend, deserves much much better. In rereading the novel, I discovered I like it much better the second time around, though I mostly still feel the same about Lizzie, I'm hoping to like her much more in the second book. Jul 10, T. A Woman Lost is a beautifully written story about Lizzie, a woman afraid to commit and take the next step in a relationship with her girlfriend.

Her upbringing, her relationship with her family, and even concealing her disease has made her wary of settling down. Who could blame her, especially after you get to meet her brother and parents. Sure, she's a bit standoffish and cold at first, but it fits her situation perfectly. And that old saying about lessons learnt the hard way applies here. It takes her future sister-in-law, who brightens every room she walks into, to force change. This is a powerful and inspiring story about relationships and trust and not being afraid to face your fears.

Markinson did an amazing job with her debut book. She drew me into the story and keeping me there until the very last page. A Woman Lost is a terrific debut for T. I received a review copy just prior to publication, and I'm so glad I did. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see how things would work out for Lizzie. She's the headstrong, if a bit oblivious, narrator of the story who is forced to reconnect with her estranged family when Maddie, her future sister-in-law comes to town.

Maddie is the catalyst that causes Lizzie to re-evaluate her current relationship with her girlfriend Sarah and brings A Woman Lost is a terrific debut for T. Maddie is the catalyst that causes Lizzie to re-evaluate her current relationship with her girlfriend Sarah and brings her to the brink of losing everything important to her. I think my favorite part of this story were the characters.

There are no cardboard, cliche characters here. They each felt as if they could step off the page into real life. There were several instances when the dialogue was so spot on I could imagine eavesdropping on the conversation. I felt like I was brought into Lizzie's world like a fly on the wall. There is a universal truth to Lizzie's predicament and how she resolves it, but what I enjoyed most was that Lizzie is the hero of her own story.

Well, that's what I get for not writing the review the minute I finish reading a book. I have to take a moment away from the other books I'm reading to remember this one. Let me start with how much I identified with the main character. I am not rich. But the cluelessness of what others feel. That's where I relate. I could tell that others related to it too; the passages of highlighted passages Well, that's what I get for not writing the review the minute I finish reading a book.

I could tell that others related to it too; the passages of highlighted passages were the ones I might have highlighted myself if I weren't in such a hurry to see what happens next. Is she going to get the girl or live her life alone regretting that she didn't see how she caused the break-up.

This was a contemporary story. Markinson wrote a believable tale in that the reader can feel themselves in the shoes of the characters, smell the trees, see the chipmucks of the Colorado area scampering in the areas Lizzie lives and camps in. I loved this book so much that I made sure I had book two ready to go when I finished.

I can't wait to see what happens to Liz next.

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Lizzie has spent her life trying to get away from her family. Her father ignores everyone, her brother thinks he's gods' gift, and her mother is an emotionally-abusive bitch better known as the 'Scotch Lady'. Add in the fact that Lizzie is gay Les-Bi-An and it seems she can do nothing right. Burying herself in her studies, Lizzie thinks she's finally broken free Apart from trying to figure how to keep her girlfriend, Sarah, awa Lizzie has spent her life trying to get away from her family.

Apart from trying to figure how to keep her girlfriend, Sarah, away from the wedding, Lizzie doesn't think much about it. Until she meets the bride-to-be, Maddie. It's a great story of how Lizzie has coped with her family by seeing them and everything else as nothing more then a series of challenges to conquer or endure until something else comes along, and the problems of applying that approach to your lovelife. The characters were relatable, even to the point where I wanted to slap some sense into them or at the very least, sit them down for a good talking-to, but at the same time I wanted it to work out for them.

I was a little surprised by the ending. Thought it would go a different direction. I would recommend this story. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was an incredible book. It was about a couple, Lizzie and Sarah. Very much in love. Or so we are led to believe. This book is written first person perspective by Lizzie accept for conversations.

She does not know how to open up to anyone but her friend Ethan. And even at that Ethan knows when Lizzie is trying to pull the wool over his eyes. Lizzie is a hard working woman, a professor, who is always grading papers and would really prefer to be alone riding her This was an incredible book. Lizzie is a hard working woman, a professor, who is always grading papers and would really prefer to be alone riding her bicycle than doing anything else.

She is really clueless. Ethan tries to help her and her perceived problems and real ones. They have coffee almost everyday and discuss their relationships. Ethan does not tell his wife things he finds all bodily functions gross, including sex, but his wife stays , and Lizzie does not tell Sarah things.

Neither of them are cheating. They just have partners that put up with their quirks. And then Maddie comes into the picture. Maddie is Lizzie's brother's Peter girlfriend. They meet all at a dinner. Maddie is very welcoming. She tries hard to impress Peter and Lizzie's parents. Lizzie and Peter's parents are very dysfunctional. He works all the time and Lizzie calls her mother "The Scotch Lady" meaning she is always drunk. Somehow they get through introductions. Maddie feels she has a new sister and is so excited and Lizzie cannot stop thinking of Maddie and how she smells and what she looks like.

But if you were Sarah, you would never know something is on Lizzie' mind. A good portion of the book takes place at the coffee shop where Ethan and Lizzie meet everyday for Ethan's coffee and Lizzie's Chai. Ethan is a good friend who tries to help Lizzie make sense of her feelings for Sarah.

Sarah practically lives at Lizzies, which makes Lizzie very nervous. She does not want to be tied down. Then Sarah starts thinking of all kinds of things like getting a house together, even possibly a wedding. Lizzie buys her affection in a way well sort of in a way she buys her tons of jewelry and takes her to expensive places to eat, on vacation, you name it, Lizzie does know what Sarah likes because she is so clumsy in a relationship but she knows what Sarah likes.

They are really a great couple. Lizzie just cannot see it. And as she is thinking of possibly leaving Sarah, she turns around and buys her an amethyst ring that Sarah wears on her ring finger that Maddie and Ethan have to point out, she is engaged. Lizzie becomes friends with Maddie. But she is also attracted to her which makes a lot of lunches and some dinners very difficult for Lizzie. Maddie is just as sweet as can be but always wants to talk about Lizzie and Sarah and not her and Peter. Peter works a lot, just like his dad.

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So Maddie keeps busy by hanging out with Lizzie and Sarah and a lot of time doing her own thing. So what is the thing? Does Lizzie tell Maddie how she feels? Does Lizzie keep stringing Sarah along when she knows she is not fully committed? And what about Maddie? What about her and Peter? And does Maddie have feelings for Lizzie?

The Lost Woman

And you will get your answers. Among all the questions and dysfunction in the families is Lizzie. She is just trying to find herself and it takes a pretty big journey and a big step to do that. People are trying all through the story to tell her what her problems are but she is in her own world of books and teaching and being a loner.

What is wonderful is the journey she makes, and how she gets there. And who helps her. Because this is really a fabulous story but, and I never read love stories, it is one. At least I felt it was one. And it was so well done. There was not to much sex for those of you who are worried about that. Certainly no reading for anyone under But the love Lizzie and Sarah share make the love scenes very sweet and a little erotic.

Maybe a lot erotic you have to judge. But the sex is part of the relationship and it is beautifully described and it is felt deeply.

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The connection Lizzie and Sarah have is beautiful and romantic. So what is Lizzie's problem? Beautiful girlfriend, smart a teacher also , funny, buys Lizzie lots of things because she loves her. For example Lizzie is not very style conscious so Sarah shops for her all the time. So what is the deal? The character development was great as well as the unfolding of the story. There were a lot of surprises. This is really a story I truly loved and at the end I took a big sigh. I will not tell you if it was a sad sigh or a sigh of relief. You will have to figure that out.

I liked that this book had three strong woman characters. I love your general kick-ass female characters but it takes a really good writer to come up with an emotionally strong character. And one that thinks for herself. Female characters that you can look up to because they are not only beautiful, but smart, and funny, and witty, and emotionally in check. I cannot wait to read another book by this author. She has a fan for life! A Woman Lost is an interesting story about a woman, Lizzie, who is afraid of commitment.

Although she seems to have it all; a promising career, a trust fund, and a girlfriend who adores her, there's still something that doesn't quite click for her. Of course denial can be a person's best friend and worse enemy, and for Lizzie the enemy is riding her back in order to keep peace within her own realm. What starts off as a small white lie grows into a day-to-day lifestyle as she tries to figure out her own desires.

Her little world begins to turn upside down and she must start to face the reality of her life. Can she identify and work on her own issues or will she continue to lie to herself and others? Her perfectly structured world may crash and leave her alone if she doesn't choose wisely.

The dynamic characters gave flavor to the story with their positive and negative personalities. I wasn't too sure what I would get out of Lizzie, but watching and waiting for a transformation to take place was interesting especially when there were several issues in the air at once. I couldn't decide which ball would come crashing down first. It was a nice surprise to see things play out the way they did.

Overall the writing was good, the story was good, and the characters were good! Lizzie did irritate me from time to time. Her denial and ability to ignore what was in front of her pushed my buttons. I wanted her to wake up and pay attention to the things that she had, and it was bitter sweet to see her finally get it once her sister-in-law is in the picture. When a highly educated, brilliant young woman becomes emotionally paralyzed at a young age by her dysfunctional family, she discovers that even avoiding them cannot help her break down the walls she has constructed to protect her heart.

Lizzie should be feeling on top of the world, she has a bright academic and career-oriented future, an almost endless trust fund and a beautiful, loyal and loving partner in Sarah, who wants nothing more than to marry Lizzie and spend the rest of their lives toge When a highly educated, brilliant young woman becomes emotionally paralyzed at a young age by her dysfunctional family, she discovers that even avoiding them cannot help her break down the walls she has constructed to protect her heart.

Lizzie should be feeling on top of the world, she has a bright academic and career-oriented future, an almost endless trust fund and a beautiful, loyal and loving partner in Sarah, who wants nothing more than to marry Lizzie and spend the rest of their lives together. So why is she so afraid of committing to Sarah, to a relationship? Why is she so filled with doubt? Meanwhile, Sarah is dropping hints about taking their year old relationship of unspoken commitment into the realm of marriage.

Guilt-ridden at hurting Sarah by her lack of commitment, Lizzie bends over backward to gift her with significant symbols that may be leading her on. Could it be that Sarah is not right for her? A Woman Lost by T. Markinson is a painful tale of learning to give, take chances and trust in your heart, not to dwell of the failures of others in the past.

This universal lesson knows no boundaries, it is exactly what it is…a lesson in life. Markinson has poured her creative genius into this powerful and inspiring story by coloring her characters in high definition. Lizzie is not unique, she is a portrait of thousands of people who fear commitment. Sarah is a warm and devoted lover, whose inner strength lies in hope and loyalty, while looking on the bright side. Maddie, the future sister-in-law is a breath of sunshine in a family of storm clouds who believes in living life in the moment and doing what is right for you, not what others expect from you, yet holding one accountable for their actions.

Markinson proves she has a gift that needs to be recognized. She has a strong voice that deserves more attention from the literary world. I received a copy from T. Markinson in exchange for my honest review.

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January 9, Publisher: I have the joy of being a blogger and in the blogosphere there are many wonderful people who write from their heart. I first "met" T B Markinson through her blog and was immediately impressed by her ability as both a photographer and a writer and always look forward to her posts whether they be photographs, book reviews or detailed accounts of where she has traveled.

Imagine my joy when i found out that she had written a book! I immediately messaged her and asked to join in with those who got t I have the joy of being a blogger and in the blogosphere there are many wonderful people who write from their heart. I immediately messaged her and asked to join in with those who got to read her debut novel and I was thrilled when the gift of a free copy showed up in my inbox.

To say that I could not put this book down would not be far from the truth at all. I started reading it on a flight from Minneapolis to Salt Lake City and finished half in that short flight. I was sucked in from the first page and wanted to know more about the characters that she so ably brings to life. For me a good book is one that is realistic and engaging and "A Woman Lost" fulfilled both of those criteria.

The main characters are realthey are believable and as in real life they have real life stories. At times I wanted to reach into my Kindle and try to shake some sense into a couple of the characters because it was obvious to me what they needed to do. To say that I was engaged with the characters is an understatement. I finished the book relaxing in the beauty of Jackson, Wyoming which seemed so appropriate as some of the novel is set there.

The characters were all unique and personable and it was easy to like the "good ones" and not trust the "bad ones". How often have I read a book that just falls short in that area? Often and I was so happy that "A Woman Lost" did not fall into that category. Another thing that I have to highlight is that the editing of this book was outstanding. I have read other debut novels where typos and poor sentence structure just ruined the entire book for me.

Not so with Ms. It flowed and transitioned easily and was really a joy to read. When I started the novel I had no idea what the subject matter wasI had done no reading ahead of time on it and I am very glad that I had not done any prior research as I was so pleasantly surprised when I did read it. Life can sometimes be messy.

The Lost Woman by Sara Blaedel

In this novel T B Markinson very accurately portrays how messy life can be and how it can all come together when true love prevails. Yes, life can get complicated but there is hope. Hope in this book comes in the form of a relationship that wins out in the end because of self-realization and perseverance. We could all learn a lesson from this. I am thrilled to have been able to read this book when it was brand new and give my high five to Ms.

Markinson on a job really well done. Pick it upi think you will be pleasantly surprised at the emotions that this novel will evoke in you. Copy received from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have to say that I was very conflicted while reading much of this book. Most of this stemmed from the fact that, while the book is titled "A Woman Lost", I would have proposed the alternate title of "Woman Behaving Like Jerk". Until about halfway through the story, I found it very difficult to like the protagonist, Lizzie. Her behavior seemed very Probably a very unfair characterization and definitely a stereotype.

No Copy received from the author in exchange for an honest review. Not to mention not very p. I promised an honest review though, and that's what was going through my head. As I got to know Lizzie and Sarah and Maddie and Lizzie's truly awful family however, I started to think that this is probably how someone who grew up in that environment would act. And that's when it struck me Markinson has done a great job at creating some very real characters in this book.