H K Christie

Martina Monroe returns in Her Fearless Pursuit, a gripping thriller that will test her investigative skills-and her resilience-like never before.When a woman is discovered beaten and bloodied in a park, with no ID, no memory, and no past she can recall, Martina and her team at Drakos Monroe Security & Investigations are called in to uncover the truth. But from the start, this case defies all logic.The woman, known only as "Jane Doe," has no fingerprints or DNA matches. No social media. No records. It's as if she never existed. Every lead Martina follows only deepens the mystery, raising questions that pull her further into an unsettling puzzle. But when the team discovers someone silently watching Jane Doe from the shadows, the stakes take a sinister turn.Who is Jane Doe? What secrets lie hidden in her fractured mind? And who is watching her? As Martina delves deeper into the chilling web of lies, deceit, and long-buried truths, she uncovers revelations more shocking than anything she's faced before.Her Fearless Pursuit, Martina Monroe Book 13 picks up five years after the end of Echoes of Her, Martina Monroe Book 12, and Flawless, Book 5, the final book in the Selena Bailey series. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that will leave you breathless.

The table is set for family dinner; roast chicken, wine for them and juice for their darling boy, a vase of fresh daisies from the garden for decoration. But the food is cold, and the flowers are wilting. You might think they were sleeping in the next room, if it wasn't for the blood dripping crimson onto the carpet... FBI Agent Val Costa is drawn out of retirement once again when the Cramer family are found dead in their home in Red Rose County. She falls to her knees in despair at the sight of little Michael Jr., curled up on the couch. What monster would take the life of an innocent child? Val vows to find justice for the mother, Stephanie Cramer, who survived the attack but is fighting for her life in hospital. Interviewing neighbors uncovers no leads, but Val knows there's a message in the way Mike Cramer's body was left, tied to chair, stab wounds all over his body. It seems mother and son were collateral, and Mike was the real target. But why? Working in an auto shop between taking his boy to karate class, Michael was a perfect family man. There are no signs of a robbery, and all Val has to work with are small-town whispers about the age gap between him and his wife. A break in the case comes when a secret phone is found hidden in Mike's car and GPS reveals he'd been making late-night trips out of town for weeks before his family was attacked. Her team are quick to suspect an affair, but Val's instincts tell her it's something far more sinister. As more cracks in the perfect Cramer family picture begin to show-arguments, money troubles-Val must work around the clock to stop this twisted individual in their tracks. But does she know someone is watching her every move? And when a dark secret in Mike's past surfaces, can Val stay ahead of her stalker long enough to catch the killer before another precious life is taken? An absolutely pulse-pounding crime thriller with unputdownable suspense, perfect for fans of Mary Stone, Kate Gable and L.T. Ryan. Readers love Hidden in the Dark: 'An intense, fast-paced thriller that keeps up the suspense at an all-time high... Gripping suspense... A must-read... Keep you on the edge of your seat... A thrilling binge-read ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wowza. This was absolutely unputdownable... Fast, twisty and edge-of-your-seat.' Bitchcanwriteabook, 5 stars'Fantastic ... You really can't put this down... Amazing.' Moneisreading, 5 stars'Oh my gosh This book I cannot get over this... Get ready for goosebumps and a wild ride with this one.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is a page-turner, a cannot-put-down-until-the-ending novel.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Our eyes lock, and I know my life is about to end. The desperation and determination in their face sends a shiver down my spine. But it's not until I see the glint of the blade, that I realize how quickly it will all be over...When beloved local teacher and devoted mother, Claire Nelson, is discovered murdered in her kitchen, stab wounds covering her delicate pale skin, FBI Special Agent Val Costa is drawn out of retirement. Claire's two children are in pieces, and Val won't rest until they have the justice they deserve.Battling nightmares about the serial killer she escaped just weeks ago, Val has her work cut out for her. A church regular, Claire was adored by her neighbours and spent her spare time helping the homeless. Who would want to hurt this beautiful soul? The killer took Claire's car and wallet, and left traces of blood at the scene, but Val's instincts tell her the attack wasn't random.Interviewing Claire's students and the people she helped at the shelter, Val thinks she's hit another wall. Until DNA results from the blood at the crime scene turn the entire case on its head; Val's assailant was a woman. Who is she, and why would she do this?With more questions than answers, Val battles one of the toughest cases of her career. But when the trail leads her to a monster hiding right in front of her all along, will she catch them before another precious life is taken?An absolutely gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Mary Stone, Kate Gable, L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray.Readers love H.K Christie: 'Fabu-licious read What a thrilling rollercoaster of a fast page-turner. Hot darn, couldn't put this book down for the life of me.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Explosive thriller, grabbed me from the first chapter.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I finished this book in less than a day, if that tells y'all anything.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Positively SENSATIONAL ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing, astounding and awesome.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Our eyes lock, and I know my life is about to end. The desperation and determination in their face sends a shiver down my spine. But it's not until I see the glint of the blade, that I realize how quickly it will all be over...When beloved local teacher and devoted mother, Claire Nelson, is discovered murdered in her kitchen, stab wounds covering her delicate pale skin, FBI Special Agent Val Costa is drawn out of retirement. Claire's two children are in pieces, and Val won't rest until they have the justice they deserve.Battling nightmares about the serial killer she escaped just weeks ago, Val has her work cut out for her. A church regular, Claire was adored by her neighbours and spent her spare time helping the homeless. Who would want to hurt this beautiful soul? The killer took Claire's car and wallet, and left traces of blood at the scene, but Val's instincts tell her the attack wasn't random.Interviewing Claire's students and the people she helped at the shelter, Val thinks she's hit another wall. Until DNA results from the blood at the crime scene turn the entire case on its head; Val's assailant was a woman. Who is she, and why would she do this?With more questions than answers, Val battles one of the toughest cases of her career. But when the trail leads her to a monster hiding right in front of her all along, will she catch them before another precious life is taken?An absolutely gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Mary Stone, Kate Gable, L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray.Readers love H.K Christie: 'Fabu-licious read What a thrilling rollercoaster of a fast page-turner. Hot darn, couldn't put this book down for the life of me.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Explosive thriller, grabbed me from the first chapter.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I finished this book in less than a day, if that tells y'all anything.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Positively SENSATIONAL ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing, astounding and awesome.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In Lies She Told, the thrilling 11th installment of the Martina Monroe crime thriller series, a murky world of lies and truth collides in a quest for justice.Detective Leslie, once a key figure in the Cold Case Squad, is convinced she's closed the case on Darren, Martina's brother, for a cold-blooded murder. But Martina, shaken by her brother's guilty plea and an anonymous tip claiming his innocence, starts questioning the conviction.As Martina delves into the details, she encounters a series of unsettling discrepancies. The investigation's weak foundation, coupled with the lack of physical evidence and a dubious motive, ignites Martina's suspicions. Despite Hirsch's dismissive attitude and direct orders to steer clear of his detectives, Martina's resolve only grows stronger.At odds with Hirsch and the mounting pressure from her mother to prove Darren's innocence, Martina realizes she needs help. She turns to one person she trusts to navigate such a complex web-Vincent.Soon Martina and Vincent find themselves in a tangled maze of danger and deception. The deeper they dig, the more elusive the truth becomes. With increasing threats looming over Martina and her family, she's in a race against time to unmask a dangerous killer and bring the truth to light before her family pays the ultimate price.Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat experience in the latest gripping tale from the Martina Monroe crime thriller series

In Echoes of Her, the 12th installment of the Martina Monroe series, a maze of family secrets and shocking revelations unravel. By the time Kay was six, she had lost both her mother and sister. With only fuzzy memories of them, she had pleaded with her father since she was a little girl to tell her stories about them and to visit their graves. He claimed it was too painful to discuss, and refused - up until the day he died. When her father unexpectedly passes, leaving her without any family, she prepares to bury him and handle his estate. But as she sifts through his belongings, in the once forbidden attic, all she finds are dusty boxes filled with old textbooks and family photos featuring her late mother and sister, but strangely none of herself. Determined to find her mother and sister's graves to lay her father to rest, she hires Drakos Monroe Security & Investigations to find them.As Martina listens to Kay's dilemma she's worried about the odd behavior and secrecy of Kay's father before his death. As Vincent and she dig in, they uncover a series of alarming discrepancies, realizing that the truth is far more complex and disturbing than they ever imagined.Echoes of Her is a page-turning thriller filled with long-hidden family secrets and jaw-dropping revelations.

A missing woman. A man with a secret past. Can Martina uncover the truth in time to save Katie and herself from becoming the next casualty?Five years on from the adrenaline-fueled days of the Cold Case Squad, PI Martina Monroe is now a managing partner at the renowned, Drakos Monroe Security & Investigations. She spends her days running the firm - a safe desk job allowing her to spend more time with her sixteen-year-old daughter and less time in the line of fire.But her quiet life shatters when a meeting with the desperate parents of Katie Kimble, a young woman missing for two years, pulls her back into the fray. Martina's intuition warns her of danger for both Katie and Vincent, who's been handed the case.Katie's trail leads to a secluded coastal commune and her boyfriend, Atlas - a man living under an alias, his true identity buried under layers of deceit. He insists he hasn't seen Katie for two years, but Martina and Vincent are far from convinced.As they dig deeper, they're sucked into a world of secrets and danger. The boundaries blur, and the lines of innocence and guilt twist as they uncover Atlas's real identity and unravel the true fate of Katie Kimble.Will Martina and Vincent, with the help of an old friend, solve the mystery before they're caught in the crossfire of a deadly plot?Who She Was is the ninth installment in the page-turning Martina Monroe Crime Thriller series.

Five years ago, she tried to kill the man who abducted her sister. Now she's living next door to a psychopath hiding in plain sight.Allison Smythe is barely clinging to sanity. After blaming and nearly killing an innocent man for her sister's unsolved kidnapping, she's ready to consider a fresh start. But just as she's settled in a new city, she's horrified to spot the villain who took her sibling residing peacefully on her street.Arguing with the police over the need for more evidence and with her therapist about her deteriorating mental health, Allison grits her teeth and attacks the dangerous problem alone. But the more she digs, the more questions she unearths... and she fears her fragile mind could be playing nightmarish tricks.Will her desperate attempt to deliver justice end with a tragic repeat of history?The Neighbor Two Doors Down is a dark and witty psychological thriller. If you like unpredictable twists, page-turning suspense, and unreliable narrators, then you'll love H.K. Christie's maze of madness.

A missing woman. A chilling connection to a baby trafficking ring. Will the Cold Case Investigators stop the killers before another woman is taken?Martina and Detective Hirsch, still reeling from their last high-profile case, agree to reopen the missing person case of Sadie Jarreau, a friend of one member of the Cold Case Squad. At first glance, Sadie's disappearance from the local marina looks like the typical unhappy marriage resulting in a deadly end.But between the marina's surveillance cameras malfunctioning that day, her husband's air-tight alibi, and no one with a motive to harm Sadie, Martina and Hirsch are forced to consider a less common scenario - a stranger abduction.As they pursue the possibility that a stranger took Sadie, Martina and Hirsch stumble onto a string of sinister crimes that occurred shortly before, and after, Sadie went missing. Digging deep into the case files of murdered pregnant women found on the Northern California Coast, with their unborn children missing, the team makes a terrible realization.Whoever had been kidnapping young, pregnant women and removing their children before dumping their bodies in the bay - had not stopped. Now Hirsch and Martina must dive into the world of baby trafficking to find those responsible and bring them to justice.Will they stop the killers before another woman is taken?What She Found is the 6th installment of the page-turning and suspenseful Martina Monroe crime thriller series.

A ritualistic murder. Multiple suspects. Can the cold case detectives find the truth before the killers strike again?Ten years earlier, two teenage girls were found murdered by what appeared to be a satanic sacrifice. The case had dominated the news headlines for months before the original investigators failed to arrest the perpetrators of the crime - despite multiple suspects. Without solid evidence to prosecute, and even with the near-heroic efforts of the original detectives, the homicide investigation turned cold. For years, the families of the two victims fought to keep the young women's memory alive and to get the attention of law enforcement to not give up on finding those responsible.In an election year, and with a stellar record for the CoCo County Sheriff's Department Cold Case Squad, the Sheriff hands cold case investigators Martina Monroe and Detective Hirsch the most notorious decade-old murder case - named by the press, 'The Twin Satan Murders.' Unlike most of their previous cold cases, The Twin Satan Murders were thoroughly investigated by the original detectives. Undeterred by the lack of evidence and answers from the first investigation, Martina and Hirsch investigate the murders as if it were day one.Knocking on doors, Martina and Hirsch are surprised by the lack of cooperation from the original witnesses. With pushback from the community, the two investigators are forced to dive into the world of the occult. What the two detectives find is more disturbing than any case they've worked on before. Soon, Martina and Detective Hirsch find that some powerful people will go to all lengths to keep the truth buried.Will Martina and Detective Hirsch find the actual killers before they become victims themselves?Secrets She Kept is the fifth installment of the Martina Monroe crime thriller series.

A missing mother and child. A secret past revealed. Will Martina and Hirsch discover the truth before they meet their end?In the thick of the current cold case investigation, PI Martina Monroe receives a hand-written letter from a desperate mother pleading for Martina and Hirsch to reopen the cold case of the woman's missing daughter and five-year-old grandson. Feeling a deep connection to the request, Martina knows that Hirsch and she have found their next case.As the two investigators dig into the life of Ana and her son, Ryder, they quickly find Ana has the life many would be envious of. With a loving group of family and friends, a devoted husband, and a successful career, Ana's perfect life seems a bit too perfect for Martina and Hirsch.Searching even further into Ana's past, they find a startling secret that leads Martina and Hirsch into the dark world of organized crime. Hot on the trail, the two investigators head to New York City, hoping to find the answer to what happened to Ana and Ryder. However, soon after they touch down, they learn they aren't the only ones on the hunt.Will Martina and Hirsch discover the truth before they become victims themselves?Why She Lied is the fourth installment in the Martina Monroe thriller series. The Martina Monroe series is a nail-biting thriller series starring Private Investigator Martina Monroe and Detective August Hirsch of the Cold Case Squad. If you love stories with high-stakes games, jaw-dropping twists, embattled seekers struggling to do right, and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love the Martina Monroe series.

A young woman clinging on to life. A desperate family fighting for answers. Will Selena be able to discover the truth in time to save her?Selena Bailey returns with her Private Investigator license in one hand and the first official case for Bailey Investigations in the other.When the sister of a young woman, fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit, pleads with Selena to explore her sister, Stephanie's, last days before she slipped into a coma, Selena must go undercover in the billion-dollar weight loss industry to discover the truth.The deeper Selena delves into Stephanie's world, the more she fears for Stephanie's life and so many others.As Selena unravels the truth behind an experimental weight loss regimen, she finds it's not only weight the good doctor's patients are losing. Selena now must rush against the clock to save not only Stephanie's life, but her own.Flawless is the fifth story, and second full-length novel, in the suspenseful Selena Bailey series. The Selena Bailey series is a collection of suspenseful fiction detailing Selena's turbulent path to becoming a top-notch, kick-ass private investigator. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven women, then you'll love this dark thriller series.