His Fear Was Real: A Gritty PI Mystery

P.D. Workman

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About this ebook

A mystery thriller from USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman that will keep you turning the pages!

The truth was buried for a reason

When PI Zachary Goldman's brother Tyrrell asks for his help in uncovering the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a friend, Zachary is skeptical. It has been years since there was any activity on the case and he assumes it is a lost cause.

But as he digs deeper, what begins as a simple case quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Zachary finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with someone in the shadows who is none too pleased to find someone snooping around the cold case.

With the help of an unlikely ally, Zachary must unravel a complex web of corruption and powerful people if he hopes to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Follow Zachary as he dives into the dark secrets of the past in this gripping story of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end!

His Fear Was Real is a thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Praise for the series:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very well written. [Zachary] is flawed with a capital F … In spite of his problems, he is a very sympathetic character and doggedly pursues the truth.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a great story. Fabulous plot with interesting and complex characters. I was totally involved into the wee hours. Many twists and left waiting until the end. Highly recommended

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 piece together the vital clues and solve the mystery.

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.

Looking for a suspenseful read that will keep you up all night and stay with you long after the last page?

Investigate this P.I. Mystery now!

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Ratings and reviews

This is the first book I've read in this series. This story explores his brother's history and the disappearance of a good friend from Tyrell's life. Watching Zachary process things, is like watching my daughter process her life. It's always going to be messy, because the process that someone who has been traumatized has messy thoughts, and sometimes shuts down to try and straighten themselves out. The fact that is functioning in a healthy relationship is amazing, but a blessing for Zachary. This kind of relationship brings stability into Zachary's life. I feel that Zachary has the luck of Batman (TV Series). You'll see what I mean when you read this story.

An excellent thriller, very suspenseful while dealing with many complex emotional issues and dysfunctional family situations. I thought the author did a wonderful job in describing her main characters while displaying their faults and anxiety problems. This was my first book to read in this series and now I want to read more of Zachary's stories. I enjoyed the several twists throughout the plot. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

What a Powerful Mystery! This was one of those stories that makes you wonder... What Really Happened all those years ago?.. Where did that person go, was he murdered? Did he live through whatever happened? Zachary Goldman was asked by his brother to look into what really happened to Robbie, his friend from childhood, who just disappeared... There were rumours that he was shot in the backseat of a car, that there was so much blood in the back... where was he after that, did he live, was he buried

About the author

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 90 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: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara's Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern. Workman loves writing about the underdog, who the reader may love or hate. She has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in all of her stories, from light cozy mysteries through to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.