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‘Wowzers, what a read… I absolutely LOVED this book… An unputdownable page turner of a read.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 starsJacob Reese enjoys the quiet life, running a coffee shop and renting out his cottage in The Hollows, Vermont.But the calm is shattered when a woman who looks eerily similar to his ex-girlfriend Laura turns up to stay in the cottage, and leaves a mysterious note in the guest book.Now Jacob’s seeing Laura everywhere—a glimpse of her face across the street, her music box left outside his house, a gift he gave her years before hanging from the trees.But it can’t be Laura. Because Laura’s dead.Someone knows Jacob’s secret—what really happened the night Laura died—and they’re out for revenge… A gripping and twisted thriller. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Gregg Olsen and Mark Edwards will love Steve Frech. Readers LOVE Dark Hollows:‘Wow!… This book just pulls you right in… I couldn’t put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Best psychological thriller of 2019.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Couldn’t put it down… Absolutely fantastic nail-biting novel, so gripping I just could not stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Exciting and thrilling… Like riding a rollercoaster… Should be on everyone’s reading list.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I burned through this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Once I started I couldn’t put it down!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow! I absolutely loved this book! I was hooked from page one.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Impossible to put down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Great book! I could not put it down. Read the book in one day. Had me guessing until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This one would go down on my list of favorite thrillers this year… I loved this book!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wowzers, what a read… I absolutely LOVED this book… An unputdownable page turner of a read.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 starsJacob Reese enjoys the quiet life, running a coffee shop and renting out his cottage in The Hollows, Vermont.But the calm is shattered when a woman who looks eerily similar to his ex-girlfriend Laura turns up to stay in the cottage, and leaves a mysterious note in the guest book.Now Jacob’s seeing Laura everywhere—a glimpse of her face across the street, her music box left outside his house, a gift he gave her years before hanging from the trees.But it can’t be Laura. Because Laura’s dead.Someone knows Jacob’s secret—what really happened the night Laura died—and they’re out for revenge… A gripping and twisted thriller. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Gregg Olsen and Mark Edwards will love Steve Frech. Readers LOVE Dark Hollows:‘Wow!… This book just pulls you right in… I couldn’t put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Best psychological thriller of 2019.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Couldn’t put it down… Absolutely fantastic nail-biting novel, so gripping I just could not stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Exciting and thrilling… Like riding a rollercoaster… Should be on everyone’s reading list.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I burned through this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Once I started I couldn’t put it down!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow! I absolutely loved this book! I was hooked from page one.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Impossible to put down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Great book! I could not put it down. Read the book in one day. Had me guessing until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This one would go down on my list of favorite thrillers this year… I loved this book!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow!… Kept me up into the night. I couldn't put this book down!… Highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars For fans of Stephen King, Mark Edwards and The Haunting of Hill House comes a dark tale of a mysterious house haunted by tragedy. The Nightingale House is a new beginning for widower Daniel Price and his young daughter Caitlyn. After months of grief, this will be the place where they start their life as a family of two.But something is wrong—Daniel can’t settle. There’s an odd, cold feeling in the master bedroom, and a mysterious dripping noise that seems to move from room to room. Whispers of I can’t sleep echo through the corridors, long into the night.And then Daniel uncovers the chilling story of the family who lived in the house years before, of betrayal, tragedy, and murder. Could the Nightingale House be not the home Daniel dreamed of for his daughter—but a place that will bring their worst nightmares to life?Readers LOVE Nightingale House!‘Holy wow! This book was exciting, fun and scary all at the same time… Kept me up late reading to find out what happened.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Bone-chillingly good… Enthralling and just what I needed… Grab your copy!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Omg what a book… Keeps you on your toes. Just another chapter is all I kept saying then all of a sudden the book was finished.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow, this was a really good read – I couldn't put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Amazing… My heart was racing waiting to see what would happen next.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh man, it was just so spooky that at times I wanted to just turn on all the lights… Definitely worth it in the end because this book was GOOD.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘A really creepy read… I couldn't read it at night, such is the quality of the writing.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsPreviously published as The Nightingale House. This edition contains significant editorial revisions.

‘Wow!… Kept me up into the night. I couldn't put this book down!… Highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars For fans of Stephen King, Mark Edwards and The Haunting of Hill House comes a dark tale of a mysterious house haunted by tragedy. The Nightingale House is a new beginning for widower Daniel Price and his young daughter Caitlyn. After months of grief, this will be the place where they start their life as a family of two.But something is wrong—Daniel can’t settle. There’s an odd, cold feeling in the master bedroom, and a mysterious dripping noise that seems to move from room to room. Whispers of I can’t sleep echo through the corridors, long into the night.And then Daniel uncovers the chilling story of the family who lived in the house years before, of betrayal, tragedy, and murder. Could the Nightingale House be not the home Daniel dreamed of for his daughter—but a place that will bring their worst nightmares to life?Readers LOVE Nightingale House!‘Holy wow! This book was exciting, fun and scary all at the same time… Kept me up late reading to find out what happened.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Bone-chillingly good… Enthralling and just what I needed… Grab your copy!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Omg what a book… Keeps you on your toes. Just another chapter is all I kept saying then all of a sudden the book was finished.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow, this was a really good read – I couldn't put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Amazing… My heart was racing waiting to see what would happen next.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh man, it was just so spooky that at times I wanted to just turn on all the lights… Definitely worth it in the end because this book was GOOD.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘A really creepy read… I couldn't read it at night, such is the quality of the writing.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsPreviously published as The Nightingale House. This edition contains significant editorial revisions.

‘WOW!…Tremendous read! HIGHLY recommend!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars I know everything about you.I know your name, your birthday, your kids’ names, where you live, where you work. I know when you get that big promotion, or when you argue with your spouse.But someone knows everything about me too. Someone knows all my secrets and they’re using them against me. They’re setting me up.The police think I murdered Emily Parker. To prove my innocence I need to find the real killer. I need to beat him at his own game. A gripping and twisted thriller for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain and Mark Edwards’ Here to Stay. Readers LOVE Deadly Games!‘5 STARS!!… A total edge of your seat thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. This is a must read!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘OH MY GOD… Mind-blowing… I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN. Just WOW… One of my favorite thrillers ever. Period.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘I loved everything about this book, it was so twisty… I read this book within a day… I couldn't put it down until I knew what was going to happen.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This was such a wild and twisted story and I flew through it in a day… It was unputdownable… Such an enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Fantastic… A totally wild ride that left me literally gasping for breath!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘What a fast-paced book! It draws you in from the first chapter and keeps you guessing to the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Intense and fast paced with no time to stop and take a breath!!… Be prepared to lose sleep as you won’t be able to stop reading once you have read that first page!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh my goodness this book was brilliant… An outstanding psychological crime thriller that I guarantee you won’t want to put down until you’ve reached the final page.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘WOW!…Tremendous read! HIGHLY recommend!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars I know everything about you.I know your name, your birthday, your kids’ names, where you live, where you work. I know when you get that big promotion, or when you argue with your spouse.But someone knows everything about me too. Someone knows all my secrets and they’re using them against me. They’re setting me up.The police think I murdered Emily Parker. To prove my innocence I need to find the real killer. I need to beat him at his own game. A gripping and twisted thriller for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain and Mark Edwards’ Here to Stay. Readers LOVE Deadly Games!‘5 STARS!!… A total edge of your seat thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. This is a must read!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘OH MY GOD… Mind-blowing… I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN. Just WOW… One of my favorite thrillers ever. Period.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘I loved everything about this book, it was so twisty… I read this book within a day… I couldn't put it down until I knew what was going to happen.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This was such a wild and twisted story and I flew through it in a day… It was unputdownable… Such an enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Fantastic… A totally wild ride that left me literally gasping for breath!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘What a fast-paced book! It draws you in from the first chapter and keeps you guessing to the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Intense and fast paced with no time to stop and take a breath!!… Be prepared to lose sleep as you won’t be able to stop reading once you have read that first page!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh my goodness this book was brilliant… An outstanding psychological crime thriller that I guarantee you won’t want to put down until you’ve reached the final page.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wowzers, what a read… I absolutely LOVED this book… An unputdownable page turner of a read.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 starsJacob Reese enjoys the quiet life, running a coffee shop and renting out his cottage in The Hollows, Vermont.But the calm is shattered when a woman who looks eerily similar to his ex-girlfriend Laura turns up to stay in the cottage, and leaves a mysterious note in the guest book.Now Jacob’s seeing Laura everywhere—a glimpse of her face across the street, her music box left outside his house, a gift he gave her years before hanging from the trees.But it can’t be Laura. Because Laura’s dead.Someone knows Jacob’s secret—what really happened the night Laura died—and they’re out for revenge…A gripping and twisted thriller. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Gregg Olsen and Mark Edwards will love Steve Frech.Readers LOVE Dark Hollows:‘Wow!… This book just pulls you right in… I couldn’t put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Best psychological thriller of 2019.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Couldn’t put it down… Absolutely fantastic nail-biting novel, so gripping I just could not stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Exciting and thrilling… Like riding a rollercoaster… Should be on everyone’s reading list.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I burned through this.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Once I started I couldn’t put it down!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow! I absolutely loved this book! I was hooked from page one.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Impossible to put down.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Great book! I could not put it down. Read the book in one day. Had me guessing until the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This one would go down on my list of favorite thrillers this year… I loved this book!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow!… Kept me up into the night. I couldn''t put this book down!… Highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsFor fans of Stephen King, Mark Edwards and The Haunting of Hill House comes a dark tale of a mysterious house haunted by tragedy.The Nightingale House is a new beginning for widower Daniel Price and his young daughter Caitlyn. After months of grief, this will be the place where they start their life as a family of two.But something is wrong—Daniel can’t settle. There’s an odd, cold feeling in the master bedroom, and a mysterious dripping noise that seems to move from room to room. Whispers of I can’t sleep echo through the corridors, long into the night.And then Daniel uncovers the chilling story of the family who lived in the house years before, of betrayal, tragedy, and murder. Could the Nightingale House be not the home Daniel dreamed of for his daughter—but a place that will bring their worst nightmares to life?Readers LOVE Nightingale House!‘Holy wow! This book was exciting, fun and scary all at the same time… Kept me up late reading to find out what happened.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Bone-chillingly good… Enthralling and just what I needed… Grab your copy!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Omg what a book… Keeps you on your toes. Just another chapter is all I kept saying then all of a sudden the book was finished.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Wow, this was a really good read – I couldn''t put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Amazing… My heart was racing waiting to see what would happen next.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh man, it was just so spooky that at times I wanted to just turn on all the lights… Definitely worth it in the end because this book was GOOD.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘A really creepy read… I couldn''t read it at night, such is the quality of the writing.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsPreviously published as The Nightingale House. This edition contains significant editorial revisions.

‘WOW!…Tremendous read! HIGHLY recommend!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsI know everything about you.I know your name, your birthday, your kids’ names, where you live, where you work. I know when you get that big promotion, or when you argue with your spouse.But someone knows everything about me too. Someone knows all my secrets and they’re using them against me. They’re setting me up.The police think I murdered Emily Parker. To prove my innocence I need to find the real killer.I need to beat him at his own game.A gripping and twisted thriller for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain and Mark Edwards’ Here to Stay. Readers LOVE Deadly Games!‘5 STARS!!… A total edge of your seat thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. This is a must read!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘OH MY GOD… Mind-blowing… I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN. Just WOW… One of my favorite thrillers ever. Period.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘I loved everything about this book, it was so twisty… I read this book within a day… I couldn''t put it down until I knew what was going to happen.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘This was such a wild and twisted story and I flew through it in a day… It was unputdownable… Such an enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Fantastic… A totally wild ride that left me literally gasping for breath!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘What a fast-paced book! It draws you in from the first chapter and keeps you guessing to the end.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Intense and fast paced with no time to stop and take a breath!!… Be prepared to lose sleep as you won’t be able to stop reading once you have read that first page!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh my goodness this book was brilliant… An outstanding psychological crime thriller that I guarantee you won’t want to put down until you’ve reached the final page.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Brand new book in the series, The Killing Code, is available to order now!‘A brilliant pulse-racing thriller that I could not put down…’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When a teenage girl is found dead on a quiet suburban street, Detective Meredith Somerset is called to the scene. The victim is shoeless, the only clue to her identity a silver heart-shaped charm hidden in her grass-stained sock. Did she run from her killer across the smooth lawns of Willow Lane? And if so, how did no one in the surrounding houses see or hear a thing?As Meredith investigates, she’s haunted by flashbacks. Years ago her little sister disappeared in broad daylight, and no one saw a thing then either. It’s the reason Meredith became a detective – to get the justice her sister never did – and she won’t stop until she gets the truth.Meredith needs answers. But Willow Lane has more than one mystery behind its doors – and to find the killer, she must venture into a community that’s determined to take its secrets to the grave… From the author of The Good Husband, discover this nail-biting crime thriller series, perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE Secrets to the Grave!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!! Marvelous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Brand new book in the series, The Killing Code, is available to order now!‘A brilliant pulse-racing thriller that I could not put down…’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the author of The Good Husband, discover this nail-biting crime thriller series, perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Robert Dugoni. When a teenage girl is found dead on a quiet suburban street, Detective Meredith Somerset is called to the scene. The victim is shoeless, the only clue to her identity a silver heart-shaped charm hidden in her grass-stained sock. Did she run from her killer across the smooth lawns of Willow Lane? And if so, how did no one in the surrounding houses see or hear a thing?As Meredith investigates, she’s haunted by flashbacks. Years ago her little sister disappeared in broad daylight, and no one saw a thing then either. It’s the reason Meredith became a detective – to get the justice her sister never did – and she won’t stop until she gets the truth.Meredith needs answers. But Willow Lane has more than one mystery behind its doors – and to find the killer, she must venture into a community that’s determined to take its secrets to the grave… From the author of The Good Husband, discover this nail-biting crime thriller series, perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE Secrets to the Grave!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!! Marvelous’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss this suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, in 2026!‘Left me begging for more’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★ From the author of The Good Husband, discover this nail-biting crime thriller series, perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Robert Dugoni. The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor…A child’s birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it’s clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can’t seem to cut through the lies and find the truth.When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent—and who is out for blood? A gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Readers LOVE Want You Dead!‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★

Don’t miss this suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, in 2026!‘Left me begging for more’ NetGalley reviewer ★★★★★ From the author of The Good Husband, discover this nail-biting crime thriller series, perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Robert Dugoni. The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor…A child’s birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it’s clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can’t seem to cut through the lies and find the truth.When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent—and who is out for blood? A gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Readers LOVE Want You Dead!‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★

‘A brilliant pulse-racing thriller that I could not put down…’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The girl was lying face-down, the soles of her socks covered in fresh grass stains. Her wavy, chestnut hair fanned out across the pavement, as if across a pillow. She almost looked as if she was asleep…When a teenage girl is found dead on a quiet suburban street, Detective Meredith Somerset is called to the scene. The victim is shoeless, the only clue to her identity a silver heart-shaped charm hidden in her grass-stained sock. Did she run from her killer across the smooth lawns of Willow Lane? And if so, how did no one in the surrounding houses see or hear a thing?As Meredith investigates, she’s haunted by flashbacks. Years ago her little sister disappeared in broad daylight, and no one saw a thing then either. It’s the reason Meredith became a detective—to get the justice her sister never did—and she won’t stop until she gets the truth.Meredith needs answers. But Willow Lane has more than one mystery behind its doors—and to find the killer, she must venture into a community that’s determined to take its secrets to the grave…A nail-biting crime thriller with a shocking twist, perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni and Lisa Regan.Readers LOVE Secrets to the Grave!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Left me begging for more.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floor…A child’s birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it’s clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can’t seem to cut through the lies and find the truth.When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocent—and who is out for blood?A gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh.Readers LOVE Want You Dead!‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fast-paced… I can''t stop thinking about the ending.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won''t be disappointed!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough. It was a whirlwind with plenty of suspense, secrets and betrayal.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How far would you go to protect your family? Mark Burcham and his wife Amy live the perfect life: they have a happy marriage, a comfortable home in Los Angeles and a beautiful daughter, Tatum. But one night Amy fails to come home from a business trip to Boston, and her office has no record of a client on the east coast.Then Mark gets the worst news of all; Amy has been found dead. But nothing makes sense. Why was Amy still in town, when he’d waved her off at the airport a few days before? Who was the mysterious client she’d been meeting with for months? There’s only one thing Mark knows for certain: his wife was keeping secrets.As he digs deeper into the life Amy tried to keep hidden, Mark realizes that someone is trying to stop him, someone who is watching his every move. And when they threaten Tatum to keep him from discovering the truth, Mark will stop at nothing to keep his family safe… Don't miss this utterly gripping thriller from Steve Frech, perfect for fans of Chad Zunker, Joe Hart and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE The Good Husband!'Oh my goodness – what a nail biter! This thriller sucked me in very early on and didn’t let up until the bombshell ending' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This had me hooked from the start… I absolutely loved every second' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy that I just couldn't read quickly enough!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gripping thriller. Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing make this a great read' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The characters were really well-drawn and the story is really captivating so you might read the book in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn''t read it fast enough. It was a whirlwind with plenty of suspense, secrets and betrayal.'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐How far would you go to protect your family?Mark Burcham and his wife Amy live the perfect life: they have a happy marriage, a comfortable home in Los Angeles and a beautiful daughter, Tatum. But one night Amy fails to come home from a business trip to Boston, and her office has no record of a client on the east coast.Then Mark gets the worst news of all; Amy has been found dead. But nothing makes sense. Why was Amy still in town, when he’d waved her off at the airport a few days before? Who was the mysterious client she’d been meeting with for months? There’s only one thing Mark knows for certain: his wife was keeping secrets.As he digs deeper into the life Amy tried to keep hidden, Mark realizes that someone is trying to stop him, someone who is watching his every move. And when they threaten Tatum to keep him from discovering the truth, Mark will stop at nothing to keep his family safe…Don''t miss this utterly gripping thriller from Steve Frech, perfect for fans of Chad Zunker, Joe Hart and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE The Good Husband!''Oh my goodness – what a nail biter! This thriller sucked me in very early on and didn’t let up until the bombshell ending'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This had me hooked from the start… I absolutely loved every second'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy that I just couldn''t read quickly enough!'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A gripping thriller. Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing make this a great read'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The characters were really well-drawn and the story is really captivating so you might read the book in one sitting'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough. It was a whirlwind with plenty of suspense, secrets and betrayal.' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★ How far would you go to protect your family? Mark Burcham and his wife Amy live the perfect life: they have a happy marriage, a comfortable home in Los Angeles and a beautiful daughter, Tatum. But one night Amy fails to come home from a business trip to Boston, and her office has no record of a client on the east coast.Then Mark gets the worst news of all; Amy has been found dead. But nothing makes sense. Why was Amy still in town, when he’d waved her off at the airport a few days before? Who was the mysterious client she’d been meeting with for months? There’s only one thing Mark knows for certain: his wife was keeping secrets.As he digs deeper into the life Amy tried to keep hidden, Mark realizes that someone is trying to stop him, someone who is watching his every move. And when they threaten Tatum to keep him from discovering the truth, Mark will stop at nothing to keep his family safe… Don't miss this utterly gripping thriller from Steve Frech, perfect for fans of Chad Zunker, Joe Hart and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE The Good Husband!'Oh my goodness – what a nail biter! This thriller sucked me in very early on and didn’t let up until the bombshell ending' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★'This had me hooked from the start… I absolutely loved every second' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy that I just couldn't read quickly enough!' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★'A gripping thriller. Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing make this a great read' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★'The characters were really well-drawn and the story is really captivating so you might read the book in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★

‘Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down… One of the most gripping books you'll ever read, and the ending! OMG!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When faced with a killer, he'll do anything to keep his family safe. Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there’s something Lucas hasn’t told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.But that’s about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.READERS LOVE STEVE FRECH!'Had me holding my breath, and yes – my anxiety definitely spiked more than once!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW! … I was holding my breath the whole way through … I literally could not turn the pages fast enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down until you know the truth!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing'' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there’s something Lucas hasn’t told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.But that’s about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.READERS LOVE STEVE FRECH!''I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn''t read it fast enough'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won''t be able to put it down until you know the truth!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down… One of the most gripping books you'll ever read, and the ending! OMG!’ Reader review★★★★★When faced with a killer, he'll do anything to keep his family safe. Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there’s something Lucas hasn’t told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.But that’s about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas’s head, and tells him to drive.Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas’s help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.It’s an impossible choice, but what’s clear is that Lucas’s life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.READERS LOVE STEVE FRECH!'Had me holding my breath, and yes – my anxiety definitely spiked more than once!' ★★★★★'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough' ★★★★★'WOW! … I was holding my breath the whole way through … I literally could not turn the pages fast enough' ★★★★★'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy' ★★★★★'Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down until you know the truth!' ★★★★★

‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ B.R. Spangler 'If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped from the headlines' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONE In the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city's most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices. THE KILLER HAS A LIST As bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grapples with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister's abductor. AND HE'S JUST GETTING STARTED With the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected. Don’t miss this brand-new, suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben & David Baldacci. Readers LOVE Steve Frech!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ B.R. Spangler 'If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped from the headlines' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONE In the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city's most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices. THE KILLER HAS A LIST As bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grapples with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister's abductor. AND HE'S JUST GETTING STARTED With the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected. Don’t miss this brand-new, suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben & David Baldacci. Readers LOVE Steve Frech!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐