Half Baked

Denise Grover Swank

Oct 2023 · DGS

About this ebook

Sometimes the truth hides where you least expect it. Maddie Baker is about to uncover secrets that could shatter her world—or finally bring her peace.

Two decades of unanswered questions. One woman determined to find the truth.

Maddie Baker has spent nearly twenty years haunted by her mother's murder—a case shrouded in mystery and buried in a grave of police negligence. When Noah Langley, the new detective on the force, claimed to have solved the crime, Maddie believed she could finally close this agonizing chapter in her life.

But Noah got it wrong.

A chance meeting with the original detective reignites Maddie’s quest for justice. She learns the investigation was deliberately stalled, evidence was hidden, and the case file was destroyed. Fueled with new determination, Maddie vows to uncover the truth herself, no matter the cost. Noah vows to help her.

The deeper she delves, the darker the secrets become. Will Maddie find the closure she seeks, or will the shocking revelations force her to reconsider everything she thought she knew?

Ratings and reviews

I’m so sad that this is the final book of the series😢. I’ve loved Maddie & Noah! They are both amazing characters that I’ve grown attached to, along with all the secondary characters, (especially Lance and Mallory) and would love to see them all again in the future. The story took me on an emotional ride with Maddie as she uncovers the truth about her mother’s life and murder. I can honestly say that I was surprised at the things Maddie learns about her mom. I couldn’t stop reading; I had to know what was going to happen. I laughed, cried and swooned throughout the book. This is a fantastic ending for Maddie and Noah and gives you a heartwarming glimpse of what the future holds for them. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I love Maddie and Noah and it was awesome seeing them working together to solve her mother's murder. Lance is absolutely my favorite side character. He's so nervous about his abilities as a detective and the way Noah encourages him is awesome inspiring. Dealing with her aunt's condition was so hard and made cry. It hit very close to home. If you haven't read Maddie or any of Denise's, you are missing out. One of my favorite authors of all time. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I was so disappointed that this was the last book in the series. I had such high hopes for a long standing series. I really love Maddie and her friends. In true form, Denise Grover Swank delivered an amazing finale. Maddie finally gets some long awaited answers to her mothers death. The suspense leading up to it all was so worth the wait. While I am sad that it’s over, I feel like Swank gave us all the closure we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!