Kate Green · #1
Lights Out
In this exciting debut novel comes a fast-paced thriller that follows a sports reporter’s journey off the court…and into a world of murder and deception.
Former Olympic athlete and sports reporter Kate Green isn’t sure how much more tumultuous her life can get. She’s been put on temporary leave from her job, then NBA superstar Kurt Robbins is killed and the prime suspect in his murder is none other than his wife…and Kate’s best friend.
Kate knows that Yvette’s marriage wasn’t exactly stable, but her friend is no murderer, and Kate is determined to prove it with her own investigation. While she tries to salvage Yvette’s life, Kate’s own continues to unravel. Her career is in limbo. Gossip columns speculate about her future. Her children are battling their own demons. And her estranged father suddenly reenters her life as a detective assigned to Kurt’s homicide case.
As her worlds collide―exposing secrets, lies, and ulterior motives―Kate may have to choose between the games she can play and the one she might lose.
The series
In a world where ambition often casts longer shadows than the truth, the Kate Green series unravels the hidden dangers lurking behind the glossy façade of professional sports. Former Olympic athlete turned investigative reporter, Kate Green steps into arenas where fame, power, and secrets collide—only to find that the real competition isn't on the field, but in the depths of human ambition and betrayal.
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Each installment threads high-stakes mystery with a sharply authentic glimpse into the sports world, shaped by the author's own experience as a reporter. In Lights Out, Kate’s personal loyalty pulls her into a murder investigation that challenges everything she thought she knew about trust. Dangerous Play raises the stakes even higher, forcing her to confront past relationships against the high-pressure backdrop of the Olympic Games. And in Close Call, a missing tennis prodigy turns a simple assignment into a spiraling case that strikes uncomfortably close to home.
What sets this series apart isn’t just its pulse-pounding suspense, but the way it captures the emotional complexity of a heroine balancing public scrutiny, private trauma, and relentless pursuit of the truth. Elise Hart Kipness crafts each story with a keen eye for both psychological tension and atmospheric detail, immersing readers in a world where no victory comes without cost—and where every revelation could be fatal.
For readers who crave thrillers built on sharp character insight, layered mysteries, and an insider’s view of the pressure-cooker world of elite sports, Kate Green offers an unforgettable ride into darkness, resilience, and the blurred line between truth and survival.
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