The water ripples as the girl’s body escapes the reeds and floats silently upwards. Her beautiful face—blue eyes frozen open, skin as white as snow—breaks the surface. But it’s too late, this innocent soul has taken her final breath…

When camp counselor Carolyn Sable’s body is found floating in a lake beside Eagle Ridge Summer Camp, Detective Katie Scott must dig deep to stay focused. As a child, Katie spent many happy weeks at that camp toasting marshmallows on the fire with her best friend Jenny… until the day Jenny disappeared. The loss will always haunt Katie, but Carolyn’s inconsolable family need answers.

Searching the area, the devastating discovery of two more bodies sends the case into a tailspin. Suddenly on the hunt for a serial killer, Katie’s blood turns to ice when she finds newspaper clippings about her own past cases planted near one of the bodies. Was this twisted killer banking on Katie taking the lead? And why?

Carolyn was adored by children and staff at the camp, so Katie thinks her sudden resignation is key to cracking the case. Uncovering a tragic accident involving a group of children the weeks before Carolyn left, Katie knows she’s getting close.

But when the carefully laid trap Katie sets to catch Carolyn’s killer backfires, Katie finds herself in unthinkable danger and unable to even trust her own team. Can she stay alive long enough to crack the toughest case of her career, and how many more innocent lives will be lost before she does?

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April 19, 2022
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Detective Katie Scott

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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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