The Monster in Plain Sight

Eight months have passed since Abi's abduction and death shook Bakersfield. Mr. Clarke's trial is finally beginning, Hunter and Em are enjoying their last summer before college, Maddi is preparing for her senior year, and Casey is dipping her toes into a summer Psychology course. The gang is finding their stride once again, and things seem to be getting back to normal until one of Casey's assignments sends them down a rabbit hole they could've never expected.

It started simple: the local cold case unit asked the class to help with an overflow of cases, but after interviewing old witnesses and piecing together new evidence, they find themselves in another perilous journey for the truth. Shocking connections mix with surprises none of them could have predicted when another of their loved ones goes missing...again.

R.L. Bates (They/Them/Theirs) is an author of crime based mystery-thrillers for both adults and teens. They were born in Michigan, have lived in many states throughout their life, and hold a BS in Criminal Justice and Criminology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. When not working or writing, they can be found singing, crocheting, or visiting local haunts. To learn more about them, follow them on Twitter or Instagram at @RL_Bates.