Kiss Her Goodbye

by Lisa Gardner

Kiss Her Goodbye is the fourth book in Lisa Gardner's Frankie Elkin series, where the missing-persons expert investigates the disappearance of Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi in Tucson, Arizona, uncovering wartime trauma, family secrets, and potential foul play. Released in 2025, this gripping thriller explores themes of resilience, cultural displacement, and the enduring impact of conflict through a fast-paced narrative blending suspense and emotional depth.

Frankie Elkin, who specializes in cold cases of overlooked victims, takes on the "warm" disappearance of Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi, who vanished three weeks ago, leaving her three-year-old daughter behind. While local police dismiss it and Sabera's husband seems unconcerned, her friend insists on foul play. A video surfaces showing Sabera fleeing a double homicide, escalating suspicions. Alternating between Frankie's investigation and Sabera's journal from war-torn Kabul, the story reveals hidden dangers, assassination attempts, and a family's horrific past, pushing Frankie to confront her own issues in a race against time.