The Boy in the Basement (The Jennifer Riley Series Book 1)
First Place at the 2024 Book Fest for Psychological Thriller
It’s Halloween in Mobile, Alabama. A nine-year-old boy has been imprisoned by a family member, a six-month old baby dies mysteriously and the life of a young college student is struck down in a senseless act of domestic violence. These cases fall on the shoulders of a young CPS supervisor who must guide her staff in the protection of these children, while she deals with her own losses. The Boy in the Basement is the story of Jennifer Riley, a young CPS Supervisor and her staff who look for the truth in the tragedy. Yet, despite her multiple years as a social worker, she was not prepared for the trauma she would experience after the tragic demise of a former foster child. As she guides her investigators through the steps leading to the truth in the current cases, she must also confront her own self-doubt and secondary traumatic stress.
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Editorial Reviews
"This story was heartbreaking and tragic. Yet, I learned a lot. I'm a huge true crime fan, but I never knew of the inner workings of child protective services and their process/procedures. The thought also never occurred to me of the trauma these workers go through. This story was multi pov, so we got every angle of the story. Don't let the title fool you. This" story is about more than just a boy in the basement. Great read. I can't wait for the next one." -Nikita B.
"A very insightful look into the world of Child Protective Services. Heartbreaking, mysterious, a little bit of romance, and overall a great book." -Melissa Weisbard
"Angela Lacy McClintock wrote a book that severely tugged on my heartstrings. How could a parent do such a reprehensible thing to a child?
Chris lived his life as a normal child until his brother passed. This tragic event caused his mother to spiral downward and do inconceivable things. Unfortunately, mental illness can cause a person to lose control of their actions.
Michael, with CPS, worked with Chris to talk through the difficulties in which he endured. You learn more about the system and what a Case Worker goes through everyday. There are a couple more cases in the book as well. Different scenarios but each one has a horrific story that breaks your heart. I commend every person that works in this field. I know it can’t be easy but thanks to you some of the children live better lives. Angela has you feel pain, and sorrow but also gives you hope with each case." -Mabel Havlin
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