Long Lost

A stolen past

The only thing Tucker remembers of his past is pain. Used in a doctor’s evil experiments, his memories and identity were erased and his freedom taken. He believed his nightmare was over when he was liberated by the men and women of McKay-Taggart, until he heard the name Steven Reasor. The idea that he could have been involved in the experiments that cost his “brothers” everything crushed him. A desperate attempt to force him to remember the truth left him in a coma. When he awakens, his world is in chaos and his only path to finally uncover the truth and atone for his sins leads to Veronica Croft.

A painful present

Veronica “Roni” Croft knew Dr. Steven Reasor was bad for her, but she also saw a side of the man that no one else did. She was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Their affair was passionate and intense, but also fraught with danger. When she discovered the life growing inside her, she ran and never looked back. She’s stayed hidden, protecting their daughter. But now the man she believed was dead has returned and needs her help.

A dangerous future

As Tucker and Roni unravel the secrets of his identity, a dark force rises and threatens to destroy their family. Their only chance for survival will require them to join forces with the Lost Boys’ worst enemy. Only together can they finally unlock Tucker’s past. But as Tucker’s memories begin to come back, will it free them both or tear them apart forever?

Main characters:

Tucker Jones

Veronica Croft

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This is the fourth book in the Forgotten series and answers a lot of the questions that have been swirling around Tucker. A lot of this book happens in Paris and was directly influenced by my trip there about six months before I wrote the book. The Pere Lachaise Cemetery there plays a big role in this book, and I have pictures of the crypt I selected for Tucker's desperate play.

My favorite new character of the series shows up. Sandra Croft is who Ian would be if he'd been a single mom/grandma. She's unapologetically kick ass and will go on to have some fun adventures.

This one would have been titled Damnatio Memoriae, which refers to the act of erasing an enemies memory to the public. It's a condemnation of memory of those who have passed so even in the afterlife, they are erased. It's fitting for what Hope McDonald tried to do to Tucker.