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The Wrong Girl
Hank Phillippi Ryan

Jane Ryland #2
Forge Books
September 2013
On Sale: September 10, 2013
Featuring: Jake Brogan; Jane Ryland
368 pages
ISBN: 0765332582
EAN: 9780765332585
Kindle: B00C2RSBEG
Hardcover / e-Book
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Mystery

The spin-chilling, heart-wrenching suspense novel explores a terrifying scenario that strikes at the heart of every family. Does a respected adoption agency have a frightening secret? Tipped off by a determined ex-colleague on a desperate quest to find her birth mother, Boston newspaper reporter Jane Ryland begins to suspect that the agency is engaging in the ultimate betrayal—reuniting birth parents with the wrong children.

For detective Jake Brogan and his partner, a young woman's brutal murder seems a sadly predictable case of domestic violence, one that results in two toddlers being shuttled into the foster care system. Then Jake finds an empty cradle at the murder scene. Where is the baby who should have been sleeping there?

It's a trail of twists and turns that takes them deep into the heart of a foster care system in crisis and threatens to blow the lid off an adoption agency scandal. With a killer at large and an infant missing, time is running out...

Jane Ryland

Comments

92 comments posted.

Re: The Wrong Girl

Sounds breath-taking!!
(Robin Weiss 4:03pm July 1, 2013)

Congrats on your book: THE WRONG GIRL and I know personally
that I would love to read it and win it because I was
Adopted as a baby in Kansas and am slowing getting some
puzzle pieces of my Life to come to light. My Brother Jim
outside of Topeka, KS found out about me and never knew but
it was wonderful and he looked me in 1994 and came to visit
me in Austin, TX and visit me and my husband of 25 years. I
also got to meet my birth mother and grandmother before they
passed away and have met aunts and cousins and there are
still others that I would love to meet and get to know
better. Life is good and God is great! Blessings to everyone
and my advice is to Seek and ye will find your family. Never
give up Adopted Friends in the world. I found out that I am
part Irish too. How cool is that. I never knew when I was
young and now I am learning more and more. Praise GOD
always. Thanks and I would love to win. Thank You, Cecilia
CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 9:27pm July 1, 2013)

the book looks really good. congratulations on the new book. i
will be reading this
(Denise Smith 9:47pm July 1, 2013)

The book sounds like it is going to be good. Have a great day.
(Judy Ferguson 9:32am July 2, 2013)

I love to read all books. This one looks promising!
(Brianna Herrera 11:39am July 2, 2013)

Have been following you on Facebook and enjoying your interesting, intriguing, creative posts. Joy to you on your new novel. Count me in!
(Susan Coster 2:32pm July 2, 2013)

Congrats on your book: THE WRONG GIRL and I know personally
that I would love to read it and win it because I was
Adopted as a baby in Kansas and am slowing getting some
puzzle pieces of my Life to come to light. My Brother Jim
outside of Topeka, KS found out about me and never knew but
it was wonderful and he looked me in 1994 and came to visit
me in Austin, TX and visit me and my husband of 25 years. I
also got to meet my birth mother and grandmother before they
passed away and have met aunts and cousins and there are
still others that I would love to meet and get to know
better. Life is good and God is great! Blessings to everyone
and my advice is to Seek and ye will find your family. Never
give up Adopted Friends in the world. I found out that I am
part Irish too. How cool is that. I never knew when I was
young and now I am learning more and more. Praise GOD
always. Thanks and I would love to win. Thank You, Cecilia
CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 9:27pm yesterday) Thanks again for
the fantastic contest. CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 9:57pm July 2, 2013)

Sounds like a sit on the edge of your seat book and I would love a chance to read it. Love the cover.
(Sue Brandes 8:40am July 3, 2013)

Just from the excerpt, you can see the start of the twists and turns in the book. This is going to be perfect reading for the Summer-- especially on a rainy day. That would be the perfect backdrop for your book!! It reminds me of the cover -- misty, rainy, and mysterious!! Congratulations!! I'm sure that your book is going to do well!!
(Peggy Roberson 8:54am July 3, 2013)

looking forward to it.
(Janice McElroy 11:11am July 3, 2013)

I have read other books by Miss Ryan and look forward to reading this one. It
sounds like one I kow I will enjoy reading.
(Jackie Wisherd 2:21pm July 3, 2013)

Thanks again for the fantastic contest on freshfiction.com
Thanks, Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 4:48pm July 3, 2013)

Would love to read this book.
(Mary Tharp 9:47pm July 3, 2013)

(Sandy Haber 9:51pm July 3, 2013)

yes
(Sherri Steinert 1:29am July 4, 2013)

I can't wait to read it!!
(Peggy Roberson 1:56pm July 4, 2013)

Suspense novels are the best!
(Joan Bogorae 3:22pm July 4, 2013)

Congrats on your book: THE WRONG GIRL and I know personally
that I would love to read it and win it because I was
Adopted as a baby in Kansas and am slowing getting some
puzzle pieces of my Life to come to light. My Brother Jim
outside of Topeka, KS found out about me and never knew but
it was wonderful and he looked me in 1994 and came to visit
me in Austin, TX and visit me and my husband of 25 years. I
also got to meet my birth mother and grandmother before they
passed away and have met aunts and cousins and there are
still others that I would love to meet and get to know
better. Life is good and God is great! Blessings to everyone
and my advice is to Seek and ye will find your family. Never
give up Adopted Friends in the world. I found out that I am
part Irish too. How cool is that. I never knew when I was
young and now I am learning more and more. Praise GOD
always. Thanks and I would love to win. Thank You, Cecilia
CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 9:27pm yesterday) Thanks again for
the fantastic contest. CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 9:57pm Tuesday) Thanks again and
Happy 4th of July to everyone! Thanks, Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 5:41pm July 4, 2013)

this book sounds great
(Kathy Weber 8:26pm July 4, 2013)

This story sounds very different but exciting.
(Christine Schultz 1:41am July 5, 2013)

Sounds like a great read and I'd love to win!
(LaRonda Atchison 4:53pm July 5, 2013)

Thanks again for all the great books and great contests on
freshfiction.com and Happy 4th of July and have a safe
weekend too. God Bless You and everyone! Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 6:04pm July 5, 2013)

Congratulation on your new book! Can't wait to discover what Jane's been up to since THE OTHER WOMAN.
(Mary C 8:49pm July 5, 2013)

Sounds like a winner! Would love to read it. [email protected].
(Patty Wright 10:11pm July 5, 2013)

I have read all of your books and can't wait to read this one as well.
(Robin McKay 7:10am July 6, 2013)

I also was adopted as an infant but there is nothing on my birth mom that I can find. Books like this genre find a place in my heart.
(Gloria Muniz 12:02pm July 6, 2013)

OK Adopted Friends: my advice to You is that with GOD all
things are possible and the Truth will come to light with
God's Help! Never ever give up! Get a DNA test, go to the
town you were born in and get the hospital records, talk the
Doctors and anyone else that can help You. You can have
brothers and sisters and aunts, uncles, cousins,
grandparents and others that need You and miss You. I will
Pray for all of You. God Bless everyone! I know cause I was
blessed in 1994. Thanks, Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 5:02pm July 6, 2013)

(Vykki Bedell 10:02pm July 6, 2013)

have a great summer
(Eleanor Harkins 5:18pm July 7, 2013)

(Eleanor Harkins 5:19pm July 7, 2013)

Anxious to read this book!
(Felicia Plastini 7:03pm July 7, 2013)

Looking forward to this one. Love Hank's books!
(Mare Fairchild 8:51am July 8, 2013)

Have not read any of your books yet. Just found them.
(Judy Ferguson 9:39am July 9, 2013)

Reading is one of my pleasures the other is my grandkids
(Ava Curtis 2:06pm July 9, 2013)

I would love to win!!!
(Charlotte Zimmerman 8:21pm July 9, 2013)

I've read hank's series, but I didn't know about this book.
(Anne Muller 11:19am July 10, 2013)

Wow, You have some intersting reading!! New author for me.
(Suzanne Bischoff 12:40pm July 11, 2013)

Sounds like a really good book to read. I am looking forward to it.
(Janet Shook 7:22am July 11, 2013)

haven't read any of your books I didn't like so know i'd like this one too.
(Kathy Weber 11:33pm July 11, 2013)

Congrats on the book. I love reading suspense novels,
specially ones that hold your interest. Your sounds like it
might do that. Looking forward to reading it.
Tina Meissinger
(Tina Meissinger 9:30am July 12, 2013)

I cannot wait to read this book. I love the cover and the story line.
(Kelly Ballenger 1:49pm July 12, 2013)

Would love to read this one
(Kim Wade 5:15pm July 12, 2013)

sounds like a book i'd love to read
(Kathy Weber 10:07pm July 12, 2013)

love your writing
(Lynn Anderson 8:36am July 13, 2013)

My kind of story.
(Jacqueline Wyllys 2:52pm July 13, 2013)

(Esther McKinney 3:37pm July 13, 2013)

Enjoyed the Charlie McNally stories, this looks like a great one! Thanks!
(Julie Holden 7:04pm July 13, 2013)

I have yet to read the book, but have read all your reviews.
I hope to win the book.
(Wilma Salas 3:56am July 14, 2013)

Love a great thriller.Hope I can win this one!!!
(Vicki Vance 7:06pm July 14, 2013)

This book sounds exciting; something I won't want to put down - read on, read on :)
(Maura Scherrer 11:42am July 16, 2013)

Sounds like a book I would LOVE to read!!
(Debbie Rudder 10:00pm July 16, 2013)

like to read this one please
(Debbi Shaw 12:20pm July 17, 2013)

This book sound fantastic! I can't wait to read it... :)
(Sandie White 1:48am July 17, 2013)

yes
(Julius Bufkin 6:18pm July 17, 2013)

I love the new concept, don't think I've ever read a book with this kind of plot. Added to my 'too read' list.
(Felicia Plastini 12:00pm July 18, 2013)

This sounds really good and hard to put down.
(Susie Kerner 3:00pm July 19, 2013)

would love to win this book
(Marlene Rosenberg 4:53pm July 21, 2013)

SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT READ....LOVE MYSTERIES..
(Sally Gass 1:23pm July 22, 2013)

Oh Hank, Your book sounds wonderful. A different road from the "time" books, but that's what keeps a journalist on her toes. I wonder if this will be a series with The Other Woman book?
(Rosemary Simm 2:59pm July 22, 2013)

I would love to win this.
(Debra Bechard 6:25am July 23, 2013)

I love your stories and I am looking forward to reading "The Wrong Girl".
(Fern Green 5:06pm July 23, 2013)

I really enjoy reading your books and would love to win this one.
(Judy van Ryn 6:38pm July 23, 2013)

Can't wait for this book. Looking forward to it!
(Valeri Davila 11:39am July 24, 2013)

I'd love to read it. :)
(Penny Mettert 1:20pm July 24, 2013)

Sounds great.
(Lisa Guertin 2:35pm July 24, 2013)

interesting. would like to win.
(Susan Beamon 9:34pm July 24, 2013)

I enjoyed reading another of your books so would welcome the chance to win
this one.
(Joy Isley 4:23pm July 25, 2013)

Thanks for the drawing! I can't wait to read this one, I hope I win!
(Katelyn Ringrose 8:34pm July 25, 2013)

Adoption is a heart-rending issue, both for the adoptive and the birth parent, so stories about adoption always tend to pack an emotional wallop. Sounds like a very well thought-out, emotionally intense book to me.
(Donna Holmberg 10:23pm July 25, 2013)

Sounds so intriguing! I'm looking forward to reading it.
(Kathleen Giannone 2:53am July 26, 2013)

OKAY!!!
(Carrie Wall 11:43am July 26, 2013)

Sounds like a great mystery. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Shirley Sego 11:56am July 26, 2013)

Looking forward to reading this book. Hope to win.
(Betty Conrad 5:22pm July 26, 2013)

Would love towin this great mystery!
(Mary Robinson 7:33pm July 26, 2013)

Sounds like a good mystery and I would love to win.
(Geraldine Pierson 7:50pm July 26, 2013)

I'd like to read your books.
(Charlene Fraley 9:29pm July 26, 2013)

I want to win this book
Cathy Harlan
(Catherine Harlan 10:57pm July 26, 2013)

I love a good mystery book, and this one sounds great!
(Ginger Hinson 1:17am July 27, 2013)

Sounds like a good book. Would like to read it.
(Amanda Tonar 2:13am July 27, 2013)

Sounds great
(Mildred Bromberg 2:03pm July 28, 2013)

Looks like a good book. Hope I win!
(Kelly Powell 5:16pm July 28, 2013)

Really intriguing, putting this on my wish list.
(Cheril Vernon 3:35am July 29, 2013)

I haven't read one of your books yet that I didn't enjoy. This one looks like another winner!
(Jennifer McFalls 8:34am July 30, 2013)

Looks great. Can't wait to read!
(Nicole Davis 8:44am July 30, 2013)

Keep the books coming. They are great.
(Judy Pflueger 5:40pm July 30, 2013)

can't wait!
(Teresa Roberts 9:08pm July 30, 2013)

Would love to read!
(Nicole Davis 8:58am July 31, 2013)

Love a great mystery. Hope I can win .
(Vicki Vance 7:47pm July 31, 2013)

Sounds like a GREAT read!
(Ashley Applebee 8:27pm July 31, 2013)

Looking forward to reading it.
Karen Gales
(Karen Gales 8:50pm July 31, 2013)

Such an interesting twist!
(Gloria Shaw 11:02pm July 31, 2013)

Would love to win one of your books!
(Kathy Walker 10:22pm November 16, 2013)