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Book Club Kit: Liar’s Point

Dear Reader,

Thank you so much for picking Liar’s Point for your next read. Book clubs are a special place, and I feel honored to be included in your gathering!

About the story—when a body is discovered on a windy and deserted stretch of beach, police detectives Nicole Lawson and Emmet Davis rush to the scene. As they interview witnesses and try to piece together what happened, it quickly becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and every witness has something to hide.

Readers of the Texas Murder Files series have been asking about Nicole & Emmet for years, and I’m excited to finally share their story with you.

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I love to hear from readers! Please drop me a note if you would like me to send you a batch of autographed bookmarks for your group. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Happy reading!

Laura

Book Club Kit: The Last Close Call

Dear Reader,
Thank you for selecting The Last Close Call!

When I visit book clubs, readers often ask where my stories come from. As a former newspaper reporter, I am constantly scanning headlines to spark new ideas. The Last Close Call, was inspired by the genetic genealogist who helped California police capture the Golden State Killer, who had eluded them for decades.

In The Last Close Call, Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by using DNA profiles and genealogy to help detectives track down violent criminals. But the pressure of policework has prompted her to shift her focus to helping adoptees reconnect with their biological parents. Then she meets Jack Bruner, an Austin homicide cop who believes Rowan holds the key to cracking his toughest cold case. With Rowan’s genetic genealogy skills and Jack’s clever detective work, they zero in on a ruthless offender who has been hiding in plain sight for years.

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Across the country, the field of genetic genealogy is turning police investigations upside down. Almost every day, we hear about murderers being brought to justice after years of frustration and investigative dead-ends. This new technology means crime solving—and crime fiction—will never be the same.

I loved writing this book! It was a thrill to write about an innovative young woman using cutting-edge DNA technology and old-fashioned sleuthing to find a killer.

While researching The Last Close Call, I was inspired by the amazing work of true crime author Michelle McNamara, who studied the Golden State Killer and wrote the bestseller I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. It’s a fascinating case, and I believe my new book will appeal to readers of suspense fiction, as well as true crime enthusiasts.

I love to meet readers! Please let me know if you’d like to set up a book chat or if you would like a batch of signed bookmarks for your members. And, again, thank you for choosing The Last Close Call.

Happy reading!

Book Club Kit: Deep Tide

Thank you so much for selecting Deep Tide for your next book club read!

Deep Tide is set in the coastal town of Lost Beach, where chef Leyla Breda and her family are gathered for her brother Joel’s wedding. Leyla has just finished catering the reception when she discovers a dead body behind her shop and gets swept into a murder investigation. When Joel’s friend Sean Moran takes an interest in Leyla and the unusual events surrounding her, it doesn’t take Leyla long to figure out that Sean is concealing a close connection to the case.

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I had so much fun researching Leyla’s culinary skills! Besides learning all about cake decorating, I took cooking classes and learned the many challenges of creating the perfect French macaron. Leyla was such a fun heroine to write!

I would love to hear from you! Please drop me a line if you would like me to send you a batch of autographed Deep Tide bookmarks for your next gathering. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Enjoy the book!

Book Club Kit: Vanishing Hour

Thank you so much for picking Vanishing Hour for your book club! It’s always an honor when book lovers choose to spend their time with my stories.

Vanishing Hour is the story of Ava Burch, who moves to west Texas with her search-and-rescue dog, Huck, and teams up with a detective investigating a string of mysterious disappearances in the ruggedly beautiful terrain near Big Bend.

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While researching this project, I learned about search-and-rescue dogs and the amazing work they do in some of the most remote corners of our state and national parks. These dogs and their handlers brave all sorts of hazards to track down hikers and tourists who find themselves in trouble.

Unlike my husband, I didn’t grow up around dogs, but when we adopted a sweet Weimaraner, Julie, I quickly became a dog lover. Julie was my faithful companion as I wrote this story, napping at my feet and nudging me out of my chair for walks every day.

I hope you will enjoy Vanishing Hour! I love to hear from readers, so please drop me a line if you would like a batch of Vanishing Hour bookmarks for your group. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Thank you again for selecting Vanishing Hour and happy reading!

Book Club Kit: Midnight Dunes

Hello!

Thanks so much for choosing Midnight Dunes for your next read! Book clubs have a special place in my heart. Whether yours meets in person or virtually, it is such a fun way to come together to laugh, share ideas, and sip wine. Cheers to y’all!

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Midnight Dunes is the story of Macey Burns, who has just been through a scandal that derailed her career as a television reporter. She comes to the seaside town of Lost Beach, Texas, looking for a change and ready to focus on her first passion—filmmaking. Macey’s new project is shooting commercials for the island’s tourism board, but her plans for a relaxing rebound are dashed when she realizes the cottage she’s renting belonged to the woman whose body was just found in the sand dunes. Together with Detective Owen Breda, Macey digs into the victim’s past, hoping to help solve the murder. But with every clue Macey uncovers, she attracts the attention of a vicious killer.

Readers of Flight may remember Owen from the last book, which also is set in Lost Beach. I have had Owen’s story in mind for a while now, and I’m excited to get to share it with you. Midnight Dunes is book three in the Texas Murder Files series. Each book focuses on a different lead couple, so each story can be read as a standalone.

I love to hear from readers! Please drop me a line if you would like me to send you a batch of Midnight Dunes bookmarks for your next gathering. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Happy reading!

Book Club Kit: Last Seen Alone

Hello from Austin!

Thank you for selecting Last Seen Alone for your group. Book clubs have a special place in my heart, and I always look forward to getting together with friends to talk, drink, laugh, and chat about books.

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Last Seen Alone is the story of Leigh Larson, an up-and-coming attorney who is a fierce advocate for victims of online abuse and revenge porn. When Leigh’s newest client goes missing under suspicious circumstances, homicide detective Brandon Reynolds tracks Leigh down, hoping she’ll be able to help him with the case. Leigh dives into the investigation and soon finds herself in the crosshairs of a vicious criminal bent on revenge.

Last Seen Alone takes place in my hometown of Austin, Texas, a colorful city that is growing and changing every day. Some of the scenes in the book are set in my favorite spots around town, which made writing this story a lot of fun.

Please drop me a note if you would like some signed bookmarks for your group or if you’d like to set up a virtual book chat. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Thanks again for choosing Last Seen Alone and happy reading!

Book Club Kit: Flight

Dear Reader,

Thank you for choosing Flight for your book club! One silver lining of this tumultuous time has been hearing from readers who say books have helped sustain them by providing comfort, joy, and companionship. I am especially excited to share with you my newest novel, Flight, a romantic thriller set on the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Flight is the story of Miranda Rhoads, a former forensic photographer who moves to the seaside town of Lost Beach with plans to make her living as a wildlife photographer and leave crime scenes behind her. But her plans are upended one morning when she comes across a couple sleeping in a canoe, entwined in an embrace. Looking closer, she realizes the man and woman aren’t asleep—they’ve been murdered. Investigators converge on the scene, but Miranda is the one who spies several key clues, including an exotic feather, that the killer has left behind. Although Miranda is reluctant to get involved in the case, lead detective Joel Breda is determined to convince her to help. Joel is dealing with a string of chilling murders, and he needs Miranda’s CSI skills to help unravel the crimes before the killer strikes again.

I got my start as a newspaper reporter and always loved covering the crime stories. So when I started writing fiction, I was naturally drawn to suspense. I love interviewing cops and forensic experts to uncover those vivid details that really bring a story to life!

Flight takes place along the Texas Gulf Coast, where I have spent many summers. With its beautiful dunes, vast marshes, and crackling thunderstorms, the coastal setting provides a dramatic backdrop for a novel that is both a thriller and a love story. Flight is book two in the Texas Murder Files series, which kicked off with Hidden, a USA Today bestseller. Each book in the Texas Murder Files series features a different mystery and a different romantic couple, so each book can be read as a standalone. As with my other series, readers can pick up any book and dive right in.

I hope you will enjoy Flight! I love to engage with readers, so please let me know if you are interested in setting up a virtual event or if you’d like me to send you a batch of signed bookmarks for your group.

Happy reading!

Book Club Kit: Hidden

Greetings from Austin!

Thank you so much for selecting Hidden as your featured book. I feel truly honored that you have chosen to spend time with my story. Book clubs are special, and I treasure the friendships I’ve made over the years through books, wine, and lively conversation.

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The inspiration for this book came when I interviewed a team of FBI cybercrime investigators for my New York Times bestselling novel Deep Dark, which touches on the dangers of online stalking. I was amazed to learn how someone can track people through their devices, and how stalking has become easier and easier with the explosion of online images. I started to wonder, is it even possible to drop off the radar anymore? We talk about online privacy all the time as though it’s a privilege, but what if privacy is a matter of life and death?

Ever since I made the leap from news writing to fiction, I’ve been wanting to write a novel about an investigative reporter who was up against some of the same challenges that I encountered—from panic-inducing deadlines and casual sexism to the ever-present fear of getting cut from shrinking newsroom staffs. So, I feel a special affinity for Bailey, and her character is somewhat autobiographical (except for the part where she falls in love with a cop on her beat).

I hope you will enjoy Hidden. I love to hear from readers, so please drop me a line if you would like to try to set up a Skype or Zoom chat with your group. And I would be happy to send you a batch of Hidden bookmarks for your next get-together. You can reach me at laura@lauragriffin.com.

Thank you again for selecting Hidden, and happy reading!