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He Was Not There (Zachary Goldman Mysteries (Private Investigator) Book 6) Kindle Edition

by P.D. Workman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman!
Then he was gone
Zachary Goldman just wants to put everything that happened to him that night at the hands of a monster behind him forever. But when Heather, his estranged sister, asks for his help in bringing her own rapist to justice, there is no way he can turn her down.
The case is cold, three decades ago. Heather never saw her attacker’s face, as he was wearing a mask. At the time, the police did everything they could, but there have been new advancements in technology and Zachary hopes to turn up something he can use to solve the case.
Somehow, he needs to find a way to finally bring Heather some peace, even when it means dealing with his own painful memories.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a compelling story of family misfortune, child abuse and neglect, and of the inadequacies and challenges of the foster care system. Zachary’s devotion to a sister who, in truth, is nearly a stranger to him is inspiring. His dogged determination and unrelenting resolve to help another individual, regardless of his own problems or limitations, make him a remarkable and uniquely appealing character. The engaging characters, the intricately detailed storylines involving relevant and provocative issues, and the beautifully crafted flow of narrative make the stories in this series enthralling, entertaining, and completely addictive. I am eagerly looking forward to the next one.
Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F. Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues.
Maybe being broken makes it easier for others who have faced tragedy to trust him. Walk with Zachary as he solves cases that will stretch his abilities to the limit.
Even with his own life in shambles, Zachary Goldman is still the one you want on the case.
Investigate this P.I. mystery now!

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    Zachary Goldman Mysteries (Private Investigator)
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three stand alone books

Zachary Goldman Mysteries

Zachary Goldman, Private Investigator, is flawed with a capital F. Shattered by the tragedies of his own life, he will somehow still manage to pick himself up and dig just a little bit deeper than anyone else to find the vital clues.

Maybe being broken makes it easier for others who have faced tragedy to trust him. Walk with Zachary as he solves cases that will stretch his abilities to the limit.

Even with his own life in shambles, Zachary Goldman is still the one you want on the case.

Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers

If you are a reader of the Zachary Goldman Mysteries series, you have already met Kenzie Kirsch. This series is a spinoff from Zachary Goldman Mysteries, giving Kenzie a front-and-center position in solving medical mysteries.

Looking for a strong female lead in an engaging medical mystery? Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman brings you an up-and-coming Medical Examiner’s Assistant who is right up your alley.

Parks Pat Mysteries

Detective "Parks" Pat — Margie Patenaude — is a new Calgary homicide detective. Being Métis and a single mom, she has a few things on her plate. Working on a spate of murders in Calgary and area parks earns Margie her nickname.

These short mysteries are just right for those days when you could use a break from your busy life. Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat.

Stand alone suspense books

Award-winning and USA Today Award-Winning Author brings you these gritty, stand-alone mystery or suspense novels which often include issues such as mental illness, addiction, and other real-life challenges.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a compelling story of family misfortune, child abuse and neglect, and of the inadequacies and challenges of the foster care system. Zachary's devotion to a sister who, in truth, is nearly a stranger to him is inspiring. His dogged determination and unrelenting resolve to help another individual, regardless of his own problems or limitations, make him a remarkable and uniquely appealing character. The engaging characters, the intricately detailed storylines involving relevant and provocative issues, and the beautifully crafted flow of narrative make the stories in this series enthralling, entertaining, and completely addictive. I am eagerly looking forward to the next one.

About the Author

Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author P.D. Workman writes riveting mystery/suspense and young adult books dealing with mental illness, addiction, abuse, and other real-life issues. Workman started publishing in 2013. She has won several literary awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody for her young adult fiction. She currently has over 70 published titles and can be found at pdworkman.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XRR8QR8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ pd workman (October 18, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 806 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1989415148
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P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award, and has published over 100 mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, including stand alones and these series: Auntie Clem’s Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Tamara’s Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern.

Workman loves writing about the underdog. She has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in her stories, from light cozy mysteries to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.

"P. D. Workman does not shy from probing the deep psychological scars of childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction. Also characteristic of this author, these extremely sensitive issues are explored with extensive empathy, described with incredible clarity, and portrayed with profound insight."

Some of Workman’s titles have been translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

Workman began writing at an early age and is a prolific reader as well as writer. She is also passionate about teaching and learning, expresses her creativity through art and cooking, and loves exploring the Calgary parks and green spaces where the Parks Pat Mysteries are set. She was a legal assistant for many years and has done extensive charitable work.

Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and is married with one adult son.

You can find P.D. Workman online or on social networks as pdworkmanauthor

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Ellen Oceanside
5.0 out of 5 stars EMOTION, HEALING THE PAST
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019
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He felt smothered by the attention Kendra was giving him after his attack.
A call from a sibling to meet, why he wondered, after finding siblings they had only done FaceTime. A sibling wants justice from her attack, after all this time, he can’t say no, he feels guilty of what happened to his family, His past will bring back haunting memories, still he’ll do what he can to give her peace. Family drama,a tight plot, full of emotion, and another winner in this series.
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Ann L
5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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Zach, a P.I., is damaged by life in foster care and by being kidnapped and abused by a serial killer. His sister asks him to look into her 30 yr old rape case to see if he can solve it. He works with her and some others in his life. He is more damaged than he knows as he dissociated during intimate moments with his GF. Can't wait for the next one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
This was the second book I have read from this author and I was not disappointed either time. This was a good read that will keep you interested and wanting to know more. I was glad he connected with people from his past but, thought that he would've already tried that with his other family. This book is about him trying to muddle his way through thoughts and flashbacks from his past, as well as trying to help his sister solve a problem from hers. Can't wait to read more about these characters in the next book.
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Jennie Ersari
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of emotions!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2021
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Zachary is reunited with his sister and she asks for his help in solving a cold case involving her. The case becomes very emotional for both of them. Really good book!
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Maxilyn
5.0 out of 5 stars What's Not to Enjoy?
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Relatable, imperfect characters trying to survive in an imperfect world. A tightly plotted storyline. Adult subject matter handled so discretely you wouldn't mind your mid-teen daughter reading it. As always, Mrs. Workman provides an excellent read.
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txdoc
5.0 out of 5 stars A tale of family drama and intrigue...
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
This is the 6th book in the Zachary Goldman series and since I have, so far, only read this and the previous book, my comments should be considered accordingly. Unlike the last book, this one is less about non-stop action and dangerous adventure and more about family drama. It seems that each book reveals a little more detail of Zachary’s backstory and, thereby, illuminates why he is the flawed hero that he is in this series. Zachary and his five siblings were surrendered by their parents and put into various foster care homes for most of their childhoods. The children had been split up and raised by different families and they have had no contact with one another for the last thirty years. Zachary, having been a troubled child with emotional issues (ADHD and PTSD), had been especially challenging to place and was subsequently shuttled from one foster home to another which only amplified his emotional instability in adulthood. Despite his unfortunate upbringing and his ongoing mental health struggles, he has grown into a compassionate individual and a competent private investigator. In this story, Zachary, still recovering from the traumatic events of the last book, is afforded the opportunity to reconnect with an older sister for the first time since childhood and is asked by her to look into a disturbing cold case involving her aggravated sexual assault as a fourteen-year-old girl. While almost everyone, including the police detective whom he consults regarding his sister’s assault, feel that there is virtually no chance of solving a thirty-year-old cold case, Zachary brings his considerable skill, perseverance, and tenacity to bear and achieves the impossible. This is a compelling story of family misfortune, child abuse and neglect, and of the inadequacies and challenges of the foster care system. Zachary’s devotion to a sister who, in truth, is nearly a stranger to him is inspiring. His dogged determination and unrelenting resolve to help another individual, regardless of his own problems or limitations, make him a remarkable and uniquely appealing character. The engaging characters, the intricately detailed storylines involving relevant and provocative issues, and the beautifully crafted flow of narrative make the stories in this series enthralling, entertaining, and completely addictive. I am eagerly looking forward to the next one.

The author generously provided me with an advance copy of this book, but I am voluntarily offering my unbiased and honest review.

If you find this review helpful, I thank you for so indicating.
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Teresa Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019
I received an ARC from the author at my request and this is my honest opinion. I have to admit that book 6 in the series is a little different than any of the others. For one thing, Zachary is handling a case for his sister, Heather, whom he hasn't seen since the night of the fire he inadvertently caused. So added to the stress of trying to investigate her case is the stress of trying to re-establish his relationship with Heather. While there is still plenty of action and suspense in this novel, there is more of Zachary and Heather's backstory and their current relationship as well as the fallout from the things that happened in book 5 that Zachary is refusing to face and deal with. All in all, it is a continuation of Ms. Workman's exceptional stories. There is so much more I would love to tell you but that would involve spoilers so I'll just have to be content with telling you that you don't want to miss out! This one is a winner!!!
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cheryl
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
This is the 6th in the series. The main character is Zachary who is a PI. His sister he hasn't seen in 30 years wants to meet him. She wants his help to figure out who raped her when she was 14. Zachary decides to try and help her. It is amazing what can happen that you never thought of. Can he find out who to blame?
It is still hard to read because there is so much of him thinking things in his head but you can get use to it.
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