Detective Blanchette Mysteries: Books 1-2
(2025)(A book in the Detective Blanchette Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Marguerite Ashton
Two gripping crime mysteries set in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. A father and daughter police duo takes on a case that strikes too close to home.
Detective Collin Blanchette still carries the crushing grief of his daughter’s unsolved murder, a cold case that haunts every step of his work. His daughter DetectiveLily Blanchette, determined to carve out her own path in homicide, takes on her first case as lead investigator. But when new victims are found posed in a ritualistic manner eerily similar to her sister’s death, Lily is dragged into a nightmare that threatens both her career and her sanity.
As father and daughter hunt for a calculating predator, old secrets rise to the surface and a killer who knows exactly how to exploit their pain.
Dark, gritty, and unflinching, the Detective Blanchette Mysteries will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Leslie Wolfe, and J.A. Jance.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Lily Blanchette isn’t just chasing killers — she’s also running from her past. Smart, driven, and the first Black woman to lead a homicide investigation in her city, Lily carries her grief close to the surface after losing her sister. She likes keeping her bun in place with her lucky butterfly clip and teasing her partner Morgan about loud outfits. But Lily’s biggest challenge isn’t just the murderer she’s tracking. It’s balancing her fractured family, her troubled marriage, and her own relentless need for justice.
Detective Collin Blanchette, Lily’s father, is a seasoned cop who hides his pain behind sarcasm and golf games. He can’t let go of his daughter’s murder — and that obsession makes him both brilliant and volatile. Collin’s instinct for informants, his willingness to bend the rules, and his old-school cop grit make him dangerous to criminals and frustrating to colleagues.
Together, father and daughter are bound by tragedy — and a shared determination to never let another killer walk free.
PRAISE FOR MAGUERITE ASHTON:
‘An exciting well-plotted serial killer mystery.'Readers’ Favourite
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author has done it again with another beautifully written murder mystery. The action was fast paced and steady. Never a dull moment.' Cranky.
��⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Much of the action drew out the tension and kept the suspense ongoing, making this a fast-paced and thrilling read from start to finish.' Jenn Z.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Very good story, I liked the people and the storyline.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was entertained.' Michele
Genre: Mystery
Detective Collin Blanchette still carries the crushing grief of his daughter’s unsolved murder, a cold case that haunts every step of his work. His daughter DetectiveLily Blanchette, determined to carve out her own path in homicide, takes on her first case as lead investigator. But when new victims are found posed in a ritualistic manner eerily similar to her sister’s death, Lily is dragged into a nightmare that threatens both her career and her sanity.
As father and daughter hunt for a calculating predator, old secrets rise to the surface and a killer who knows exactly how to exploit their pain.
Dark, gritty, and unflinching, the Detective Blanchette Mysteries will keep you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Leslie Wolfe, and J.A. Jance.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Lily Blanchette isn’t just chasing killers — she’s also running from her past. Smart, driven, and the first Black woman to lead a homicide investigation in her city, Lily carries her grief close to the surface after losing her sister. She likes keeping her bun in place with her lucky butterfly clip and teasing her partner Morgan about loud outfits. But Lily’s biggest challenge isn’t just the murderer she’s tracking. It’s balancing her fractured family, her troubled marriage, and her own relentless need for justice.
Detective Collin Blanchette, Lily’s father, is a seasoned cop who hides his pain behind sarcasm and golf games. He can’t let go of his daughter’s murder — and that obsession makes him both brilliant and volatile. Collin’s instinct for informants, his willingness to bend the rules, and his old-school cop grit make him dangerous to criminals and frustrating to colleagues.
Together, father and daughter are bound by tragedy — and a shared determination to never let another killer walk free.
PRAISE FOR MAGUERITE ASHTON:
‘An exciting well-plotted serial killer mystery.'Readers’ Favourite
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author has done it again with another beautifully written murder mystery. The action was fast paced and steady. Never a dull moment.' Cranky.
��⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Much of the action drew out the tension and kept the suspense ongoing, making this a fast-paced and thrilling read from start to finish.' Jenn Z.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Very good story, I liked the people and the storyline.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was entertained.' Michele
Genre: Mystery
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