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The Foundlings (The Forensic Genealogist Series) Hardcover – January 18, 2023

by Nathan Dylan Goodwin (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,716 ratings
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‘This is a fun and engaging read that will transport you back to a memorable decade’
Family Tree magazine

This thrilling mystery will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow forensic genealogist Morton Farrier on his investigation to uncover the identity of three foundlings abandoned in shop doorways as new-born babies in the 1970s. With just one clue - the three women’s DNA, one of whom is his half-aunt - and just six days of research time, Morton's investigation soon uncovers shocking revelations and troubling links to his own grandfather. When Morton's client finds out the truth, will they be able to handle it?

This is the ninth novel in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

‘This is one of the best books in an excellent series…Highly recommended’
LostCousins

‘Absolutely riveting — the best yet in this series!’
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

‘A must read for anyone who loves unraveling genealogy mysteries’
Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society

‘Once again, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has given us a fabulous, fast-paced tour through investigative genetic genealogy woven through a mystery hidden in a mystery’
Boulder Genealogical Society

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  1. Book 9 of 10
    The Forensic Genealogist Series
  2. Print length
    261 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 18, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8364870353
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'This is a fun and engaging read that will transport you back to a memorable decade'
Family Tree magazine

'This is one of the best books in an excellent series...Highly recommended'
LostCousins

'Absolutely riveting — the best yet in this series!'
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

'A must read for anyone who loves unraveling genealogy mysteries'
Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society

'Once again, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has given us a fabulous, fast-paced tour through investigative genetic genealogy woven through a mystery hidden in a mystery'
Boulder Genealogical Society

'It flows along at a cracking pace and is lucidly written, with occasional twists and turns in Morton's research and some welcome touches of humour'
Waltham Forest FHS

'Another brilliant book that combines family, mystery and genealogy'
Doncaster FHS

'Goodwin's genealogy crime mysteries, including this one, will keep you in suspense as the stories weave back and forth in time and you come to know the characters and their trials'
Utah Genealogical Association

About the Author

Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a writer, genealogist and educator. He was born and raised in Hastings, East Sussex. Having attended school in the town, he then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers' Association, he has completed several local history books about Hastings, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, the Mrs McDougall Investigates series and the Venator Cold Case series. His other interests include theatre, reading, running, skiing, travelling and, of course, genealogy. He is a qualified teacher, member of the Guild of One-Name Studies and the Society of Genealogists, as well as being a member of the Sussex Family History Group, the Norfolk Family History Society and the Kent Family History Society. He lives in Kent with his husband, son, dog and an assortment of chickens.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BSJLK5N2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (January 18, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 261 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8364870353
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 1,716 ratings

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Nathan Dylan Goodwin is a writer, genealogist and educator. He was born and raised in Hastings, East Sussex. Having attended school in the town, he then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. A member of the Society of Authors and the Crime Writers’ Association, he has completed several local history books about Hastings, as well as several works of fiction, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series, the Mrs McDougall Investigates series and the Venator Cold Case series.

His other interests include theatre, reading, running, skiing, travelling and, of course, genealogy. He is a qualified teacher, member of the Guild of One-Name Studies and the Society of Genealogists, as well as being a member of the Sussex Family History Group, the Norfolk Family History Society and the Kent Family History Society. He lives in Kent with his husband, son, dog and an assortment of chickens.

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Customers enjoy this mystery book for its intriguing plot with many twists and turns, and find it entertaining with well-developed characters. The writing style receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate the pacing, with one noting how the flow keeps readers engaged. While customers find the book interesting throughout the series, some mention it contains too many details.

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31 customers mention "Intrigue"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of this mystery book, which features many twists and turns in its genealogical adventures.

"...and not super long, so can read them quickly and get back to my own genealogy." Read more

"...mystery is both entertaining and informative, with just the right amount of suspense...." Read more

"Love this intriguing, complex, mystery that’s full of great characters like Morton Farrier and Detective Steadman...." Read more

"...a story like this could have, and does it with great sensitivity and intrigue. Well done, sir!" Read more

30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, with one mentioning it's a fun read for genealogical enthusiasts.

"...It helps that the books are quite entertaining and not super long, so can read them quickly and get back to my own genealogy." Read more

"...The way Morton works through the mystery is both entertaining and informative, with just the right amount of suspense...." Read more

"I’ve loved the entire series and anxiously waited for this one. Maybe it was my overzealous anticipation, but I found it to be a slow starter...." Read more

"...Warning: it is not a stand-alone novel but it’s my favorite in this great series...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing style"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the author's writing style, with one noting it's an easy read.

"...The hardest part is waiting on the next novel by this amazing author!" Read more

"Nathan's books are always an easy read and hard to put down." Read more

"Thank you Nathan for another awesome job in writing...." Read more

"...or not you enjoy genealogy research, this is an excellent read in true Nathan Dylan Goodwin style...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"Love this intriguing, complex, mystery that’s full of great characters like Morton Farrier and Detective Steadman...." Read more

"...The plots are interesting and the characters are well developed." Read more

"Love the continuation of characters and stories, the detail, and the humanity and empathy in describing events. Thank you nathan" Read more

"Another great Morton book! Love keeping up with his story...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pace"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting how the flowing back-and-forth narrative keeps readers engaged.

"...I highly recommend this book. It's fast-paced and hard to put down. The hardest part is waiting on the next novel by this amazing author!" Read more

"...easily between past and current POVs without any confusion and keeping a steady pace. I'll be waiting for book #9!" Read more

"...Flowing back and forth keeps the readers attention." Read more

11 customers mention "Detail"6 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the level of detail in the book, with several finding it excessive, while one customer appreciates the clear explanations.

"...Still good, with sound DNA research sources and techniques. Any budding genetic genealogist should read them all, starting with book one!" Read more

"...Although I’ve read them all, I occasionally struggled to remember details from past books that were necessary to keep up with the plot...." Read more

"...It is an amazing feat and keeps the reader mesmerized trying to figure it all out...." Read more

"...Way too much research explained step by step. Website by website. As a reader I am looking for a story not lessons in ancestry...." Read more

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  • Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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    I'm a genealogist. I don't have a lot of time to read, but I make time for this genealogy series. It helps that the books are quite entertaining and not super long, so can read them quickly and get back to my own genealogy.
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  • Amcoop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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    Nathan has done it again! The way Morton works through the mystery is both entertaining and informative, with just the right amount of suspense. It inspires me to jump in and solve a couple of my own mysteries! It is indeed a Goodread!
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  • CPGirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great DNA story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
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    I’ve loved the entire series and anxiously waited for this one. Maybe it was my overzealous anticipation, but I found it to be a slow starter. Still good, with sound DNA research sources and techniques. Any budding genetic genealogist should read them all, starting with book one!
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  • L. Dawson
    5.0 out of 5 stars More Twists than Chubby Checker!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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    Love this intriguing, complex, mystery that’s full of great characters like Morton Farrier and Detective Steadman. Warning: it is not a stand-alone novel but it’s my favorite in this great series. Although I’ve read them all, I occasionally struggled to remember details from past books that were necessary to keep up with the plot. That’s a minor detail. 5 stars! Many thanks to Peter Calver of Lost Cousins for recommending and reviewing these books.
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  • Wendy Littrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner by Nathan Dylan Goodwij
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
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    Five stars for Goodwin's latest genealogical mystery. Combining DNA and genealogy slueth work, the protagonist Morton Farrier ties together his latest case as well as a mystery within his own family. I highly recommend this book. It's fast-paced and hard to put down. The hardest part is waiting on the next novel by this amazing author!
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  • Miss Peggy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing in my house gets done
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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    When Nathan Goodwin releases another genealogical mystery, all work in my house comes to a complete stop. I can't help it. From the first 2-3 pages I am swept up with what Morton is going to get involved in next.

    The Foundlings takes us to a side of genealogy that isn't always pleasant to discover, and we have to sensitive to. As a professional researcher I have sometimes come across situations that are similar to the basis of this story. Nathan takes us through to the best outcome that a story like this could have, and does it with great sensitivity and intrigue.

    Well done, sir!
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  • Marianne E. Bradley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great genealogy mystery from Nathan.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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    My 55+ years of genealogy research has spanned from inheriting my paternal grandmothers over 50 years of research from the late 1800’s and my mothers lifelong interest in it to the recent years of DNA. I am very able to relate to the way Nathan pieces together the stories and information from the past and weaves it into today’s genealogy Information Age. It is an amazing feat and keeps the reader mesmerized trying to figure it all out. This time I actually created a tree with the characters as it went along so that I could keep track of them! We await the next one Nathan!
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  • Diane Edes
    4.0 out of 5 stars One of Godwin’s best
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2021
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    A fun complicated mystery where Morton Farrier unravels the parentage of three founding sisters abandoned as days old infants. In places I got a bit confused about who was whom but it all got sorted out and was quite enjoyable. Interesting, amusing and charming.
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  • Barbara D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line
    Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
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    This story was very well presented in an engaging way tying all loose ends together. Enjoyed also how the Foundlings took the results.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Foundlings
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2025
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    I found this book to be the best so far in the series, interwoven as it is with Morton's casework assignment and providing answers to his own family history.
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  • Jennifer P. Mackay
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Series
    Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2022
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    Dylan has captured my love of genealogy by writing these fiction books. Although they can be read in any order, I did start with book 9, but soon realised starting at book 1 is better to capture and follow the linking stories of Morton Farrier the forensic genealogist.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in Australia on October 31, 2021
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    Another well written book. Have read all of them (twice 🙂). Genealogy meets mystery and research. Highly recommend to all.
    As a family historian I look at his methods to help with some of my own brick walls.
    Have also managed to addict several of my family history group members to this series.
    Can't wait for the sequels. Please we need more.
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  • L. White
    5.0 out of 5 stars a fascinating read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2025
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    This book contains a lot about the process of research, and having done some of that myself I found it fascinating. The two timelines work well together, to create a fascinating story of how research, including DNA evidence, can really discover information even decades later.
    Having stumbled across this, I’m now off to find the previous books in the series.
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