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A detective with everything to prove. A devastating murder. A town full of secrets…
Synopsis:
Haunted by the serial killer she never caught, Detective Kimberley King leaves her job in New York and relocates to the sleepy town of Dead Woman Crossing, Oklahoma. Kimberley hopes to bring her daughter Jessica up close to her family, far from the bad memories the city holds. But her quiet new home is not the peaceful place she dreamed of. Within days of her arrival, Kimberley is called to the scene of a terrible crime: her friend Hannah, a single mother, has been brutally murdered, her one-year-old daughter the only witness.
Kimberley can’t ignore the similarity of Hannah’s death to that of Katie James, a young woman who was murdered in 1905 on the banks of the same twisting creek. Dead Woman Crossing is named after her, and it seems someone is drawing inspiration from the crime. Could this killer be a copycat?
Teaming up with Sheriff Sam Walker, Kimberley struggles to make headway with Hannah’s murder. In a small town, people don’t talk to outsiders and Kimberley has a hard time gaining trust, even within her own family. Kimberley isn’t afraid to ask questions, but when she receives a threatening note, she realises that, as a single mother to a young daughter, she might be putting herself dangerously in the killer’s sights…
A gripping, atmospheric crime thriller inspired by true events, about a town on the edge of collapse and a murder that shakes the community. Dead Woman Crossing is perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Jane Harper.
Review:
This book will grab you from its first pages! King is a lead character that women can relate to- she thought she had found 'the one' and then found out parenthood was everything she wanted, and nothing that he did. Single parenthood in the big city can be rough without a support team, so when King realizes she needs a slower pace for her and her child, and her family, she moved them to Kansas. All relatable and instantly you have an understanding of King.
What she didnt count on was slow paced Kansas being rocked by a murder with echoes to the past, and big city motives. What suddenly seemed like a haven, is starting to look too familiar and not what she bargained for. It's a quick read, and one that will have you guessing they why, but not the WHO til later in the novel. It's a great book and looking forward to seeing more of King and Walker in this series!
AND right now it is only 99 cents on kindle! HURRY- grab your copy today!
About the Author:
Originally from Wisconsin, J.R. Adler currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her husband, Drew, and her English Bulldog, Winston. When not writing, you can find her reading, playing board games, travelling, and binge watching The Office for the umpteenth time. Visit her website for more info!
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