Price of Silence

Elise Hart Kipness is a USA Today bestselling author and former national TV reporter. In 2025, her acclaimed Kate Green thriller series was optioned for TV by Universal Television and Mary J. Blige’s Blue Butterfly Productions. Elise’s work has also earned worldwide recognition as a Men’s Journal top ten pick for Best Books of 2023, a Woman’s Day Must-Read selection, and a Scripps News Beach Read pick, as well as being featured by CBS Mornings Plus, People magazine, CBS New York’s Club Calvi, and Newsday.In her past life, Elise covered major news stories for New York’s WNBC-TV, News 12 Long Island, and the Associated Press, in addition to reporting from marquee sports events for FOX Sports. The Brown University graduate now works as a writing instructor at Westport Writers’ Workshop while also serving as a board member of Friends of the Key West Library and cofounder of the Connecticut chapter of Sisters in Crime. She and her husband split their time between Florida and Connecticut.

“A sharp and wildly entertaining read, Price of Silence is a gripping thriller exploring complicated—and potentially deadly—family ties.” —Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Note“Atmospheric, razor-sharp, and fast-paced, Price of Silence combines the relentless tension of a high-stakes newsroom with the seductive glamour of old New York society. I loved this book.” —David Ellis, New York Times bestselling author of Keep Them Close“Elise Hart Kipness is a queen of the page-turners, and Price of Silence is packed with all the elements I love best in a thriller: a relatable main character, twists galore, rich people behaving badly, and danger around every turn. It’s another winner!” —Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling authorPraise for the Kate Green Series“When a top tennis star is kidnapped during the US Open, Emmy-winning reporter Kate Green finds herself in the middle of a high-stakes investigation. As Kate follows the trail of chilling clues, she uncovers shocking secrets that could destroy careers and lives. With relentless twists and a heroine worth cheering for, this electrifying page-turner will keep you guessing until the final, jaw-dropping reveal.” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author“With its bracing twists and turns, this thriller is an immensely entertaining dive into the high-octane world of competitive tennis.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author“Lights Out is a thriller that starts at breakneck pace and never lets up…In this striking debut, Elise Hart Kipness writes with heart, empathy, and psychological insight into evil that exists where you least expect it.” —Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box“With keen insight into the world of sports reporting, Elise Hart Kipness takes readers on a riveting journey through the world of competitive soccer and the reporters who cover their triumphs and defeats. Dangerous Play is a masterfully plotted murder mystery, and the perfect sequel to Lights Out. I can’t wait for the next Kate Green adventure!” —Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Blade