The Girl on the Bus (The Leighton Jones Mysteries Book 1)

Name: The Girl on the Bus (The Leighton Jones Mysteries Book 1)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (776 reviews)
Author: N.M. Brown

by N.M. Brown

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4.0 (776)

4.0 stars from 776 reviews. Top 92% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

210 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by Bloodhound Books

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Last checked: Dec 17, 2025

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Perfect for you if...

You love mysteries where the investigation matters more than whether the authorities care about solving it.
You're drawn to unlikely partnerships between damaged characters who heal each other through shared purpose.
You want a page-turner that moves fast without sacrificing character depth.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a detective who follows procedure and respects institutional authority.
You prefer your mysteries wrapped up with forensic precision rather than grit and intuition.
You're looking for a standalone. This is book one of a series.

About this book

Vicki Reiner is an emotionally isolated woman seeking to recapture happiness from her past. She invites her old friend Laurie to join her at her deserted beachside home in Southern California, but Laurie never arrives despite having booked an online bus ticket. When police dismiss her concerns about the disappearance, Vicki enlists the help of Leighton Jones, a newly retired detective struggling with the death of his teenage daughter. Despite his initial reluctance, Leighton becomes drawn to Vicki and her search for justice. Together, this unlikely pair investigates the case across the freeways of North America, facing numerous obstacles and dangerous situations as they pursue answers that no one else seems willing to pursue.

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Currently around #276K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 36% recently.

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Currently 4.0★ from 776 reviews

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