The Golden Girl

Dana Perry

Everyone knows somebody like Maura Walsh – a golden girl, loyal to her family and her boyfriend. The type you love to hate, except she’s so darn nice. How could anybody want someone like that dead?


When Maura Walsh’s body is discovered in a dark alley, in a neighborhood she had no business being in, nobody is more determined to find the truth than Jessie Tucker. After all, she knows what it’s like to be attacked and left for dead. The difference is, someone got to Jessie in time to save her.

All the evidence points to the victim being murdered by someone she knew, and nobody was closer to Maura than her family. Is Jessie imagining it, or does Maura’s father hardly seem to care that his only daughter is dead? It’s clear that the Walsh family – as picture perfect as can be on the outside – is hiding some dark secrets behind closed doors, including the hushed-up death of a child at the family lake house years before.

Just as Jessie is beginning to piece together what might have happened to Maura and why, another body is found. And this time, it’s much too close to home. Can Jessie find the truth about Maura’s killer before he finds her first?

This totally twisty and absolutely gripping read will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen and Lisa Jackson.

What readers are saying about The Golden Girl

I really loved this book!! It had so many twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘I couldn’t read the book fast enough, and stayed up much too late to finish it.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Lots of twists and turns.’ Goodreads reviewer

100% worth your time… I loved reading The Golden Girl.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Kept me glued to the pages.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A book I could not put down. Characters that come alive, a chilling multi-layered storyline… Highly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer

WowThis book was full of surprises and lots of twists, just when I thought I had it figured out it took another turn. It had me guessing till the end.’ Goodreads reviewer

That was a cracking read.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Just brilliant, very twisty gripping and addictive, it will pull you in from the first page… you think you figured it out but I was so wrong… a must read’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I just love Jessica Tucker!… Jessie is one bad*** chick!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book was phenomenal. It kept me reading from beginning to end. I did not want to put it down. I was blown away by this book… The conclusion was brilliant and surprised me. I will definitely be reading more from this author!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Loved, loved this book. It totally blew my mind. From beginning to end it was a thrill ride. So chilling and tense. Tons of twists and turns. Outstanding!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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