
Claire McGowan
5 SeriesClaire McGowan is an acclaimed crime fiction writer known for her debut thriller, "The Fall," published in 2012. She is also the author of the Paula McGuire series. McGowan shares writing insights on her personal blog, aiding aspiring writers.
In "The Lost," the first book of the Paula Maguire series by Claire McGowan, forensic psychologist Paula Maguire returns to her hometown to investigate the disappearance of two teenage girls. The town suspects a serial killer, but Paula uncovers a potentially darker truth. As she navigates familiar yet haunting surroundings, she must focus on the case. The investigation suggests a connection to a 1985 incident, leading Paula to delve into the town's sinister past.