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Best Selling Books by Lisa Regan

Lisa Regan is the author of Chemistry Is Explosive (2016), Her Final Confession (2022), The Girl With No Name (2018), The Detective Josie Quinn Series: Books 1–3 (2019), Find Her Alive (2020).

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Chemistry Is Explosive

release date: Jul 15, 2016
Chemistry Is Explosive
Chemical reactions are happening all around usu0096and inside our bodies! From a scab forming on a cut to the creation of carbon dioxide as a waste product, there are so many ways chemistry plays a part in how the human body works. Each spread of this colorful book offers readers a fascinating or surprising fact about popcorn, flour, or other familiar items and relates it to chemistry in understandable and age-appropriate language. These real-life examples and explanations of chemistry in our world engage readers with important STEM concepts such as states of matter, atoms, acids, and more.

Her Final Confession

release date: Sep 06, 2022
Her Final Confession
Watching her friend dragged away in handcuffs, Josie couldn''t believe for one second that Gretchen had killed that poor boy. Confession or not, someone else was involved. She would find out who... When the body of a young student is found on the driveway of a local Denton home, a photograph pinned to his collar, Detective Josie Quinn is first on the scene. The house belongs to Gretchen Palmer, a dedicated member of Josie''s team, missing for the last twenty-four hours. Working around the clock, Josie is stopped in her tracks when Gretchen hands herself in to the police. She knows that there''s no way Gretchen could ever be a killer, so why would she confess to a murder she didn''t commit? Digging deep into Gretchen''s secretive life, Josie uncovers a link between the boy, the photograph and a devastating case in Gretchen''s past. But just when Josie thinks she has it all figured out, the bodies of a young couple surface on the other side of town. Can Josie get to the truth in time to save her friend from a life in prison or certain death?

The Girl With No Name

release date: Apr 19, 2018

The Detective Josie Quinn Series: Books 1–3

release date: Feb 13, 2019

Find Her Alive

release date: Apr 15, 2020
Find Her Alive
Josie treads gently, careful not to disturb the pile of perfect white bones laid out in the grass by her feet. Her voice is little more than a whisper. “No! Not my sister…” Detective Josie Quinn hasn’t heard from her sister since Trinity stormed out of the house in the heat of an argument three weeks ago. So, when human remains are found at the remote hunting cabin where Trinity was last seen, Josie can only assume the worst. Gathering her team, Josie feels a surge of relief when the dental records match a different body – that of a missing single mother from a neighboring town. But now Josie’s is not the only broken family desperate for answers. Dusting the crime scene for prints, a name smudged into the side of a nearby car is the first in a trail of clues Trinity left for Josie. In need of a big story to save her journalism career, it seems Josie’s sister was attempting to make contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim’s bones. And Trinity won’t stop until she’s found him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece… Josie is certain there’s a critical clue in the ivory hair comb delivered to Trinity just days before she went missing. But as more bones surface, each set more likely to be Trinity’s than the last, time is running out to find her alive. Can Josie’s team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Can she find her sister without putting other innocent lives in danger? An unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author that will have you sleeping with the light on. This gripping rollercoaster ride is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Prepare to be totally hooked! Readers adore Find Her Alive: ‘AMAZING… Love this author. Love this series. Love this book… I was on the edge of my seat.’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘You will find yourself addicted as soon as you read the first chapters, and with a lightning-fast pace and an abundance of action and plot twists you will find it very hard to stop reading… a true rollercoaster ride… really packs a punch. If you enjoy intense and fast detective thrillers, you should definitely meet Josie Quinn!’ It’s All About Books, 5 stars ‘Five she-knocked-it-out-of-the-ballpark stars!!! Another fantastic instalment to the Detective Josie Quinn Series… This book had it all - character development, mystery, suspense, drama… I was so enthralled… captivating, thought-provoking and well researched.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘So amazing... it was impossible to just put down… the way everything ties together is genius… you won''t be disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Hooked me from the first page… tight, fast-paced, perfectly paced, well-researched, highly explosive, and always leaves you turning ''just one more page’… a wild ride... a five star read from beginning to end!’ Katie Mettner, 5 stars ‘Get ready for a rollercoaster of a ride… A resounding 5 stars!!! Josie Quinn, I want you on my side always!!! The pages fly by… a spellbinding eerie read. Love it!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This whole series is AMAZING! This book was exceptional… GREAT! I have read every single one of these books in less than two days. Riveting and thrilling! Please never stop writing! Ever!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Husband Missing

release date: Mar 19, 2025
Husband Missing
Fear prickles her skin. “Noah?” Photos and trinkets from their simple but perfect life together litter the carpet. The coffee table is cracked, blood along its edges. She should be taking in details, but her heart is racing too fast. A strangled cry works its way from Josie’s chest. Where is her husband? Detective Josie Quinn’s world shatters when she returns home to find her house ransacked, and her husband, Noah, missing. When she kissed him goodbye hours earlier, called to the discovery of a woman’s body at a protest, they were putting the finishing touches to a nursery for their first adopted child. But now the house is empty, Noah’s bloodied handprints trailing the walls. Every fiber of Josie’s being screams to investigate. But her team warn her to keep her distance as they follow a connection to a recent robbery in Denton. But Josie can’t quiet the voice telling her the handprints Noah left are leading her somewhere, and the trail ends at an upturned box of her long-dead abusive mother’s possessions: faded photos, jewelry, a lock of hair, and a few old newspaper clippings. Beside herself with worry for Noah, and unexpectedly confronted by the trauma of her past, Josie throws herself into work. The woman’s body found during a demonstration outside a children’s hospital belongs to Gina Phelan, daughter of the powerful and influential Phelan family. Trawling the CCTV is a welcome distraction, but everything changes the moment fingerprints from the knife that wounded Gina match to prints found in Josie’s own home. Her head spinning as the two cases collide, Josie’s only option is to delve into the life of the monster who terrorized her as a child. The key to everything is hidden in the box of her mother’s mementoes. But is Josie strong enough and fast enough to find it in time? And at what devastating cost to those she loves most? An absolutely heart-stopping and totally unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. You will be up all night biting your nails and turning pages! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. What readers are saying about Lisa Regan: “Holy Moses!!… I read in less than a day. Gripping from the first paragraph… A true rollercoaster ride, my head snapping this way and that… Awesome!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my, I need to take a breath!... absolutely amazing… so many twists and turns. The last reveal came out of nowhere. I love this series, but my heart was always racing throughout… Highly recommend and can’t wait for the next one!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Boom! This book is WOW!… dark, creepy and truly unputdownable. It blows my mind that this far into the series I’m still so invested.” B*tchcanwriteabook, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me on the edge of my seat, with twists and turns that left me guessing until the very end… an adrenaline-pumping, edge-of-your-seat read that will leave you breathless.” Teatime with Kristin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The twists and turns kept me guessing and captivated right until the very end!! 10/10 stars!!! It was amazing!!” Bookishnick101, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant. A jaw-dropping thriller that will have new readers wanting more and lovers of the series wanting to read it all again… knocked this one out of the park. Definitely a five-star read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If only there were more than five stars… a fast-paced, gritty and compelling read that will have you holding your breath. Heaven help anyone—dog included—if they interrupt… my favourite book… Don''t miss this one.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Couple's Secret

release date: Sep 01, 2025
The Couple's Secret
The couple in the photo smile at the camera, arms wrapped around each other, faces alight with happiness. They were two people getting a second chance at love, trying to blend their young families and start a new life together. Until their smiles became frozen for the camera forever as their lives were cut tragically short by a horrifying act of violence… Seven years ago, Tobias Lachlan and his fiancée Cora Stevens went out for a romantic dinner together. They left the restaurant smiling and holding hands, Cora sent a text message to say they were on the way home… but they were never seen again, leaving their family and friends with broken hearts and unanswered questions. Detective Josie Quinn is shocked when she’s called to investigate the discovery of their bodies in a submerged car in the river just outside Denton. The medical report soon shows that Tobias and Cora were brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through the community and reopening the case that police thought had long gone cold. With no obvious clues, and no sightings of the couple after they left the restaurant that night, Josie draws a blank. Tobias and Cora’s children, now grown, can’t imagine who might have wanted their parents dead. The discovery of a tiny old-fashioned key in the remnants of Cora’s purse could unlock the mystery, but no one knows what the key might open, and Josie can’t figure out what it meant to Cora. But secrets don’t stay buried forever, and if Josie knows one thing to be true, it’s this: someone always knows something. As she digs deeper, Josie finds evidence that this perfect couple might have been keeping secrets. Secrets from their children, and secrets from each other. But then another body is found—another member of the family, tragically silenced forever. Josie’s investigation has stirred up more than just the river bed, and she knows that the killer is now even more desperate to keep their secrets hidden. Who is trying to rip this family apart, and can Josie find out before it’s too late? An absolutely nail-biting and utterly gripping crime thriller from Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Lisa Regan. Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine will not be able to stop turning the pages! What readers are saying about Lisa Regan: “OHMAHGAWD… Absolutely FANTASTIC… Unputdownable… This book is just OUTSTANDING… I need more. I’m addicted… I’m still gaping at the end.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “WOW THIS BOOK IS BRILLIANT!!!!!... I had my heart in my mouth… Fabulous!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Thrilling… Addictive… Had my heart pounding… I feel as if I were on an emotional roller coaster of mystery and thrills! Plus, that ending!!!!! Holy Crap! It left me with my jaw hanging open! I was literally speechless! Whew!... Kept me on the edge of my seat… Wowza!... Beyond fantastic! I loved every single page!” Open Book Posts, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My heart stopped, it broke, I sobbed… My lungs were on fire from holding my breath, and my mind was spinning!!!... The most amazing book I''ve ever read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Had me gasping out loud… I was completely hooked… Mind. Blown… Pure genius… Absolute perfection… Utterly heartbreaking… Total edge-of-my-seat suspense… Is there a doctor in the house? Because 15 minutes after finishing this book, my pulse was still at 93!” calbooklover, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Heart-pounding, unputdownable… Left me breathless!... Had me hooked!... I was on the edge of my seat… Pulse-pounding… Wow… A must-read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Vanishing Girls

release date: Jan 17, 2018

Her Mother's Grave

release date: Nov 03, 2020
Her Mother's Grave
"Originally published by Bookouture in 2018...London"--Copyright page.

The Detective Josie Quinn Series: Books 7–9

release date: May 17, 2021
The Detective Josie Quinn Series: Books 7–9
Three pulse-pounding crime thrillers from million copy-selling, Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Lisa Regan. Haunted by a devastating past, Detective Josie Quinn is an unstoppable and absolutely unforgettable lead. Be warned, this series is your next binge-worthy obsession. Cold Heart Creek: In the stark light of dawn, the young couple are laid out on their backs by a dying campfire. Their eyes are open, but their hearts are cold… When two bodies are discovered by a creek in the small town of Denton, Pennsylvania, Josie needs to make sense of the crudely carved pendant necklace jammed down one of their throats. She must catch this twisted killer before other innocent lives are taken. But is she already too late? Find Her Alive: Josie treads gently, careful not to disturb the pile of perfect white bones laid out in the grass by her feet. Her voice is little more than a whisper. “No! Not my sister…” Josie hasn’t heard from her sister Trinity since she made contact with a dangerous serial killer known for creating sculptures with his victim’s bones. Josie knows Trinity won’t stop until she finds him, even if it means becoming his next masterpiece. Can Josie’s team trust her instincts in a case that is so deeply personal? Save Her Soul: Josie flinches as she takes in the faded blue sports jacket wrapped around the girl they just pulled from the water. Josie knew someone who’d once owned that jacket. He had died in her arms five years ago. The body of a young girl floats quietly to the surface of a local river wearing a jacket that once belonged to Josie’s dead ex-husband, Ray. It looks like a tragic accident until the autopsy reveals a bullet in this beautiful schoolgirl’s head and the heartbreaking secret she was keeping. Digging deep into memories of her own past is the only advantage Josie has on this twisted killer… but at what cost? These absolutely unputdownable crime thrillers will have you biting your nails and sleeping with the light on! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Prepare to be TOTALLY hooked! Readers adore the Detective Josie Quinn Series: ‘What the blinking frick!!!… what a blinding book! Gosh, what else is there to say! My heart is pumping so fast from the adrenaline… IT.DID.NOT.STOP!!! Wow!!… her writing has blown me away. I read it in about 3 hours as the book did not let go and I had to know how it ended.’ Zooloo’s Book Diary, 5 stars ‘AMAZING… Love this author. Love this series. Love this book… I was on the edge of my seat.’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Addicted as soon as you read the first chapters, and with a lightning-fast pace and an abundance of action and plot twists you will find it very hard to stop reading… a true rollercoaster ride… really packs a punch.’ It’s All About Books, 5 stars ‘So amazing… it was impossible to just put down… the way everything ties together is genius.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Hooked me from the first page… tight, fast-paced, perfectly paced, well-researched, highly explosive, and always leaves you turning ''just one more page’… a wild ride… a five-star read from beginning to end!’ Katie Mettner, 5 stars ‘Get ready for a rollercoaster of a ride… A resounding 5 stars!!! Josie Quinn, I want you on my side always!!! The pages fly by… a spellbinding eerie read. Love it!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This whole series is AMAZING! This book was exceptional… GREAT! I have read every single one of these books in less than two days. Riveting and thrilling! Please never stop writing! Ever!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Close Her Eyes

release date: May 03, 2023
Close Her Eyes
The young woman lay among the rocks next to the creek like a broken doll, strands of her long dark hair covering her face. Her body was the kind of cold that only the dead can be… A body lies beside Kettlewell Creek, the waters rushing and churning next to her broken form. When Detective Josie Quinn arrives at the scene, she finds few clues and a victim with no enemies. Nineteen-year-old Sharon Eddy was cherished by her beloved grandmother, who raised her, and her death shocks the Denton community where she worked at the local animal hospital. When Josie is called to the morgue to hear the results of Sharon’s autopsy, the case takes a sinister turn. She is horrified to see that a mark has been burned on to Sharon’s left hip with a cattle brand: a horseshoe shot through with an arrow. Shaken and terrified, the usually cool and collected Medical Examiner Anya Feist lifts her own top to show Josie an identical mark. Ten years ago, Anya fled her hometown after her marriage to her high school sweetheart ended in terror. But Josie can find nothing to connect Anya’s ex-husband Vance Hadlee to the murder. Her search of his family farm leads to more questions than answers. Then another body is found. A young woman in a red coat, lying in her final resting place, her hip bearing the same tell-tale horseshoe mark. As Josie gets closer to finding the truth, the killer creeps ever closer to home, threatening the lives of those Josie loves the most. Can she put together the pieces of this terrifying puzzle before it’s too late? A completely unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Gripping, page-turning and guaranteed to keep you up all night, it’s perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. What readers are saying about Close Her Eyes: “Oh my goodness!!! Lisa never disappoints! This story had me guessing from the very beginning!... Some of the twists are heart-breaking!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “How will I ever recover from this book?... One of the ones where you can guess and guess and still end up shocked and trying to turn the pages quicker. This was so perfect – the writing, the pacing, the emotion and just ALL of it.” @becbingesbooks, 5 stars “Brace yourself for an intense, action-packed and frankly shocking ride… Highly addictive and truly unputdownable.” It’s All About Books, 5 stars “A devastating but enthralling read from the very first chapter and I was a total mess by the end… Worthy of far more than the five stars available.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A fast-paced thrill ride that will keep you turning page after page. Don''t expect to get sleep while reading this one. 5 stars!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A gripping and emotional rollercoaster!… It will have you on the edge of your seat as our much-loved characters face danger. This story will have you gripped to the very end… A fast-paced masterful mystery that you will not be able to put down!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A heart-pounding race to the OMG explosive end that only Lisa Regan''s magic can pen.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “All I can say is wow don''t miss this book!… Not only is it still good, it just keeps getting better. I lost count of how many times I said OMG… Really a page turner, and once the action really gets going, you won’t want to put the book down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow! This book is a fast-paced, twisted crime thriller!... Murder, lies and many twists kept me turning the pages to reach the end. Great job with this incredible book Lisa Regan!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Bugs

release date: Dec 15, 2010
Bugs
Provides instructions for drawing various insects, including caterpillars, grasshoppers, and butterflies.

Wait Your Turn, Tilly

release date: Jul 15, 2017
Wait Your Turn, Tilly
This accessible value education title explores the story of an impatient child named Tilly who does not like waiting or letting others have their turn. She wants to play the video game her brother is playing. She wants to go on the seesaw her friends are on. She wants to tell her parents about her swimming lesson in the middle of their conversation. Tilly chooses one out of three behaviors for each situation, and the consequences of each choice is explained. The interactive question-and-answer approach engages the reader in real-life situations, while the charming, colorful illustrations keep the tone of the book whimsical and playful.

Number Puzzles

release date: Jul 15, 2019
Number Puzzles
From counting money to telling the time on a clock, numbers are used in so many parts of life. With this engaging volume, readers gain important skills related to using numbers. Puzzles are an excellent way to get young people interested in reading, problem solving, and math. They help with the understanding of important concepts while also offering a fun activity to take part in. Each of these eye-catching brainteasers features colorful illustrations and simple text to help guide readers in solving the puzzle.

The Haunted Hotel

release date: Jul 15, 2018
The Haunted Hotel
What better place for an adventure than a spooky hotel? Readers of this innovative book will go on a puzzle-solving journey through an old, haunted hotel. Along the way, they''ll meet some very interesting characters and hone their problem-solving skills. Delightful illustrations are featured throughout the book and encourage readers to pay attention and find clues that will help them solve the different puzzles. This exciting volume is a must-have for lovers of Halloween, ghosts, and all sorts of spooky creatures.

Logic Puzzles

release date: Jul 15, 2019
Logic Puzzles
Understanding logic is important to understanding many parts of life. With the help of this captivating book, readers gain important skills related to logic, problem solving, and reasoning. Accessible text introduces each activity, while colorful illustrations hold readers'' attention and guide them through completing the puzzle. Solving a problem can result in a strong feeling of accomplishment and give readers a desire to keep learning. These engaging puzzles offer a fun way to develop key logic skills.

Her Deadly Touch

release date: Aug 12, 2021
Her Deadly Touch
The woman is kneeling at a gravestone, her hair blowing in the breeze, a bunch of wilting yellow daffodils on the grass beside her. Her eyes are fixed on the ground and her mouth is parted in a silent prayer. But the wax dripping from her cold blue lips means it’s already too late to save her… On her first day back with the Denton PD after a major trauma, Detective Josie Quinn is on the hunt for a missing woman, Krystal Duncan, the mother of one of five children killed in a devastating school bus crash. Hours later, Josie finds Krystal’s body beside her daughter’s grave, her lips sealed together forever with wax. Forensics match the wax to one of the candles lit in memory of the sweet little souls who died, giving Josie her first lead to a support group made up of the parents who lost children in the crash. Painstakingly dissecting the lives of these grieving couples, it’s clear to Josie that each of them is hiding something about the day of the accident—but whose secret is worth killing for? The case takes an agonizing turn when the body of another young mother is found near the site of the bus crash. Someone connected to the accident is out for revenge. As the members of the support group are picked off one by one, every second counts for Josie to save the lives of these loving parents who have already suffered the loss of those they treasured most… An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Be warned, this book will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. What readers are saying about Her Deadly Touch: “Absofrickenloutly amazing… fantastic start to finish… one of those books that you stay up way too late to read… pick up this book ASAP… be prepared to be hooked.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Love…love…loved this book… fantastic… kept me guessing till the end… I could keep gushing.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Brilliant… my goodness it’s a real belter of a read!… I just couldn’t put down… loved everything… not to be missed.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “An absolute winner!!… awesome, edge of your seat, mystery-filled ride.” Amy_bookish_life, 5 stars “Kept me turning those pages chapter after chapter… grabbing you in its claws and not letting go until you reach that final page… highly addicting, entertaining, twisted as well as heartfelt.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Nail-biting… had me burning the midnight oil!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Everyone loves Lisa Regan: ‘I. Don’t. Know. How. She. Does. It… My heart pounded in my chest, my pulse raced, I shed some tears, and my hands shook… absolutely incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Mind-blowingly brilliant!! I read it in a day… just blew me away!!… Worth 10 stars if possible. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘BUCKLE UP… never-ending twists and turns. You think you know what to expect… and then BAM she hits you with something so out of the blue that you can’t help but gasp.’ Katie Mettner Books, 5 stars ‘***CRACK*** Lisa Regan has knocked it out of the ballpark yet again, and I could not be happier!!!… I devoured this book… twists and turns galore in addition to a HUGE amount of emotion… Whew!… I LOVED IT!… I was glued to the pages from the very first page. She had me guessing, she had my heart pounding, she had me pleading “no, no, please no”… Read, read, read this book!’ Open Book Posts, 5 stars

The Inca Adventure

release date: Jul 15, 2018
The Inca Adventure
Puzzles and activities can be a great way to learn about history and culture. Readers of this stimulating book will work hard to solve puzzles while also learning about the Inca. With the help of bright illustrations, age-appropriate text, and helpful clues and keys, readers will sharpen their problem-solving skills. A dynamic page layout allows for readers of many levels and ages to work on and complete these exciting puzzles. This creative volume is sure to be a popular addition to any library or collection.

Planet Earth Is Awesome!

release date: Oct 25, 2019
Planet Earth Is Awesome!
From the top of Mount Everest to the depths of the ocean - and down to the center of the earth - this book is the essential guide for all those who live on our planet. Planet Earth Is Awesome is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts about our world that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating and mind-boggling ways in which our planet works. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
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