Detective Katie Scott · #11
The First Girl
The cold night breeze slams the barn door shut with a sickening crash. The girl curled in the corner wakes with a start. Her gold butterfly necklace catches the pale moonlight as she clutches it tight, thinking of her family. Will she ever escape? Or is his the last face she’ll ever see?
Detective Katie Scott stares in horror at what she and her service dog Cisco have discovered: seven shallow graves, the bodies of young women each wrapped carefully in a blanket and buried in makeshift coffins. Miles of abandoned farmland stretch out from the treeline behind her. Has Katie uncovered the horrifying graveyard of a monster who has been stealing Pine Valley’s daughters for years?
Katie quickly identifies one of the victims as
Abigail Andrews, a beautiful young woman who disappeared fifteen years ago. Katie is heartbroken that she’ll have to tell Abigail’s mother her darling girl is gone.
When Katie is ambushed working late at the scene, fired upon by an unknown assailant, she knows she must be close to finding the killer. But the shooter vanishes into thin air. And when a new young woman is taken, dark haired and dark eyed like the others, Katie realizes her time is running out.
Can she stay alive long enough to track down this twisted murderer before another young life is stolen too soon?
The series
Detective Katie Scott’s world is one where darkness lurks around every corner, and the search for truth can be as dangerous as it is relentless. With a background in military police, Katie brings a unique edge to every investigation, diving deep into the minds of criminals while wrestling with the ghosts of her past. Each case she takes on not only tests her professional skills but challenges her emotionally, pushing her to confront the trauma that still haunts her.
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The Detective Katie Scott series follows Katie as she navigates the complex world of law enforcement, with each installment bringing new challenges and ever-higher stakes. Whether she’s tracking down a missing child, uncovering long-buried secrets, or facing down dangerous adversaries, Katie’s sharp instincts and unwavering commitment to justice make her a compelling, if tortured, hero. And with the loyalty of her K9 partner, Cisco, by her side, Katie's journey is as much about healing as it is about solving the crimes that haunt her.
From Little Girls Sleeping to the latest heart-pounding release Find My Daughter, this series captures the essence of gritty crime thrillers, blending fast-paced investigations with rich, emotional depth. It’s a world where every lead uncovers another layer of darkness, and where Katie Scott’s courage is tested at every turn. But it’s not just about the cases—Katie’s personal evolution is woven through each story, making her more than just a detective. She’s a woman seeking redemption, a survivor driven by a need to protect and serve, no matter the cost.
As the Detective Katie Scott series unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of mystery, suspense, and raw emotion. If you’re a fan of stories where the stakes are personal, the characters are complex, and the twists keep you guessing, Katie Scott’s investigations will keep you hooked from start to finish.
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#6 · 2021Pretty Broken Dolls 
#7 · 2022Silent Little Angels 
#8 · 2022Three Small Bones 
#9 · 2023The Rose Girls 
#10 · 2023Her Dying Kiss 
#11 · 2023The First Girl 
#12 · 2024Count Their Graves 
#13 · 2025Find My Daughter 
#14 · 2025The Whispering Girls 
#15 · 2026Sing Her to Sleep 
#16 · 2026Race to Save Her 
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