She sings softly to calm her little girl as his heavy footsteps move away. She clutches her daughter’s hand tightly and breathes. They are safe now. Then she feels a sharp blow to her torso and everything dims to black…
Detective Katie Scott is enjoying a rare morning of peace when she is disturbed by reports of two bodies found at the local Pine Valley building site. Rushing over with her service dog Cisco, her blood turns to ice when she finds the skeletons of a parent and child, their hands intertwined, desperately clinging to each other. What kind of monster would do this?
Katie wastes no time pulling together her team and quickly identifies the victims by the matching silver bracelets on their wrists, each with half hearts. They are Meredith and Misty Collins, a mother and daughter who were reported missing twenty years ago. They vanished into thin air, but rumours swirled for years about the screams in the forest the night they disappeared.
Soon the case takes a shocking turn when Meredith’s husband is found dead the next day. Is the twisted serial killer hunting down possible witnesses one by one? And who is the shadowy figure who has been watching Katie’s home at night? With time running out, and those close to her keeping secrets about what happened at the Collins’ house all those years ago, can Katie stay one step ahead of the unhinged killer before another life is lost?
A completely addictive crime fiction novel for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. A gripping roller-coaster ride from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase.
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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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