Book details

  • Genre:young adult fiction
  • Sub-genre:Thrillers & Suspense / Crime
  • Age Range (years):13 and up
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Designing Justice
  • Series Number:3
  • Pages:316
  • eBook ISBN:9798317843830

Designing Justice

Woven Threads

By L Morgandale

Overview

Designing Justice: Woven Threads is a tense, character-driven suspense novel where drive, loyalty, and desire collide. Set against the gritty pulse of Philadelphia, it weaves crime and romance into a story where every choice carries consequences—and no one emerges unscathed.
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Description

Abandoned by her life partner and struggling to stay afloat, Fern Marie Shillingford takes in a lodger, hoping to steady her life. Instead, her choice sets in motion a nightmare that ends in her disappearance—and exposes a far darker truth than anyone imagined. She had been kidnapped and murdered. What begins as a single homicide case quickly widens into a chilling investigation of women targeted through online ads. As patterns emerge in the victims, the methods, and the scenes left behind, two detectives must confront a predator who hides in plain sight. Newly transferred homicide detective Taryn Mae Hicks and seasoned investigator Kaley Callum are uneasy partners, bound by distrust, pressure, and the mounting weight of every lead that comes too late. To stop a killer, they must learn to work together—or risk losing the next woman before they even know her name.
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About The Author

L. Morgandale was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in the surrounding suburbs, where she attended local colleges and majored in Comprehensive Social Studies and Secondary Education before later focusing on Computer Science. Throughout her diverse career journey, her life experiences taught her the importance of resilience. She learned that not every career path is fulfilling, and that enduring setbacks can open doors to unexpected opportunities—many of which became crucial turning points that shaped her determination and adaptability. Through collaboration with teams in work and sport, she developed a deep appreciation for communication and empathy in both professional and personal contexts. She believes that every experience, whether joyful or challenging, contributes to personal growth and creative voice. Her collection of memories reflects not only overcoming obstacles but also the wisdom gained from embracing individuality. During the 2019 pandemic, L. Morgandale began crafting her debut novel, Designing Justice: Basic Elements, channeling her passion for mystery, crime, and romance into a story shaped by lived experience. When not writing, she spends her time researching a wide range of subjects—including politics, nature, art, and religion—that continually spark her curiosity. She currently lives in a supportive community in the Philadelphia area.
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