Ace Johnson, a retired detective and widower, spends his days watching TV and feeding ducks at the park until a chance encounter with troubled teen Lily Ricotta. Lily reactivates Ace's detective skills, sending him on a new case, one bigger than any in his professional career. Along the way, Ace finds a new love, makes new friends, and rediscovers his purpose. Subscribe to our show for ad-free and early-release episodes. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bryantpublishing/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the arrest of Santini, the man with the scar, lead to the girls? Are they in Ken Stein's house? Perhaps we'll find out in this episode!
30 Aug 2026
Episode 15: He has a Name
Ace and Kathy finally discover the identity of the man with a scar, but Ace gets more than he bargained for.
30 Jul 2026
Episode 14: A Trip to Chicago
Lily finds a Chicago connection among Reynolds, Colombo, and the man with the scar, leading Ace and Kathy to the Windy City in hopes of identifying the kidnapper. Ace gets more than he bargained for on the trip, testing his physical skills and his sleuthing ability.
30 Jun 2026
Episode 13: Stakeout
Ace and Kathy stake out one of the locations Lily found in an attempt to find any clues that could lead them to the missing girls.
30 May 2026
Episode 12: Back to Charley's
Ace and Kathy return to Charley's to gather more information that could aid the search for the missing girls. Ace overhears Johnny Reyes on the phone outside the suspect's office, heightening his suspicions, but he's unable to convince Hal that there's a direct connection to the case. Lily provides some help that narrows Ace's search area.
30 Apr 2026
Episode 11: The Van is Found
Send us Fan Mail Anna meets Shirley, the waitress at Adele's, for the first time. After meeting Shirley and hearing about the pain she is enduring because of her missing daughter, Christy, Anna begins to understand why Ace must search for Christy and the other girls. Lily also meets Shirley for the first time, increasing the young girl's resolve to help Ace in his search. Hal finds a huge piece in the puzzle.
30 Mar 2026
Episode 10: Lily's Birthday
Send us Fan Mail Ace, Kathy, Anna, and the twins celebrate Lily's birthday with her, her mother, and a new suspicious boyfriend, giving Anna a chance to meet Lily for the first time.
28 Feb 2026
Episode 9: Anna Meets Kathy
Send a text Ace's daughter, Anna, visits and meets Kathy, Ace's love interest. Anna is concerned that her dad is putting himself in danger, and she isn't happy that Kathy is supporting him. Ace encounters the kidnapper.
29 Jan 2026
Episode 8: Anna Visits
Send us a text Ace discovers the kidnapper has been in Allen and may have taken another victim as he prepares for a visit from his daughter, Anna.
30 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Trying to Connect the Dots
Send us a text Ace attempts to find a connection between the missing girls. A key witness in the disappearance of Christy Lamb is killed. The bond between Ace and Lily overcomes a hiccup. Ace prepares Kathy for a visit from his daughter, Anna.
30 Nov 2025
Episode 6: It Gets Serious
Send us a text Ace and Kathy's relationship begins to take shape as Ace sees the enormity of the case, thanks to Lily's detective work. Ace and Lily's friendship hits a bump in the road.
30 Oct 2025
Episode 5: Rose and Reyes Break Up.
Send us a text Rose breaks up with Reyes, and Lily goes home. Amelia Green gives a detailed description of the man who took Christy Lamb. Ace tries to figure out the status of his relationship with Kathy.
30 Sept 2025
Episode 4: We Know Who You Are
Send us a text We uncover some key information about Johnny Reyes, which makes him even more suspicious and threatening to Lily and others.
30 Aug 2025
Episode 3: Who is Johnny Reyes?
Send us a text Ace asks Kathy on a date. Lily faces danger at the hands of Johnny Reyes, and Kathy volunteers to help protect Lily from more potential danger. Ace asks Hal for more assistance to find out about Reyes' background.
30 Jul 2025
Episode 2: Ace Meets Lily's Mother
Send us a text In episode 2, Ace meets Lily's mother in a heated exchange. He also meets a widow, which leads to an internal struggle about whether he should finally end his mourning for Sally, his deceased wife. The source of Lily's fear comes to light. leading to Ace's search for more answers.
30 Jun 2025
Ace Johnson: Episode 1, A New Friend
Retired detective Ace Johnson befriends troubled teen Lily Ricotta and reignites his investigative skills, leading him to a case bigger than any he faced in his career.
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192 ratings
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