Carla Kovach

Deborah Jenkins pulls her coat around her for the short walk home in the pouring rain. But she never makes it home that night. And she is never seen again…

Four years later, an abandoned baby girl is found wrapped in dirty rags on a doorstep. An anonymous phone call urges the police to run a DNA test on the baby. But nobody is prepared for the results.

A gripping crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist

The Next Girl

An absolutely unputdownable mystery thriller

Her Final Hour

THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. Christina was a difficult child. Short tempered and secretive, she didn’t get on with her new step-father. What Julia remembers most is the sun on her daughter’s shocking red hair, and the sound of laughter as she would talk for hours on the phone with her friends. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Did this girl share a secret with Christina? If Julia finds out, could she get her daughter back? AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones: ‘Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read… Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh wow. Put some time away for this book. It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely stunning book. I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous. A really great book that deserves five stars!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Whoop whoop… to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series… you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down.’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures, 5 stars ‘One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars ‘Loved it from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Suspense, mystery and many twists. You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it!’ Kiss the Reader, 5 stars ‘Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Excellent… A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely addictive crime thriller with nail-biting suspense

Her Pretty Bones

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ Netgalley Reviewer Samantha stumbled out of the party and onto a busy street only ten minutes away from her home. But she never made it home… Seven years after Samantha’s disappearance, on what would have been her thirty-fifth birthday, her best friend Diane is shocked to find a letter addressed to Samantha on her doorstep. Opening the envelope, Diane pulls out a birthday card and a finger nail painted in dusky pink nail polish. The same shade Samantha always wore. The same shade she was wearing the night she went missing. When police analyse the nail, they don’t get the result they expected. Instead of linking them to Samantha, the nail belongs to another woman, Jade Ashmore. And Jade was murdered the night before the envelope was delivered…. THE COMPLETELY ADDICTIVE NEW CRIME THRILLER FROM BEST SELLING AUTHOR CARLA KOVACH – if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love The Liar’s House. Gripping from the first page – you won’t be able to put it down. What readers are saying about The Liar’s House: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!... Absolutely amazing!.. An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very hard to put down. I give this book five stars just because I loved it.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… The Liar’s House was a wonderful rollercoaster ride full of thrills and a surprise ending I didn’t see coming. This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Carla has done it again. She’s written another riveting instalment in what is one of my favourite police series.’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Liar’s House is a fabulous crime thriller that kept me turning those pages well into the early hours… Brilliant novel. I loved it and would definitely recommend.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book, in fact I read it way too fast! Fast-paced and gripping… Read it! You won’t be disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you have never read this series, you, my friend, are missing out… I love how the author makes you feel as if you are there in each page as the story unfolds… Addictive British crime fiction.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline and the heroes. The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t get much else done from the time I first picked it up, till the last page was read… one hell of a series.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series just keeps getting better… Another fantastic read in a gripping and addictive series. An easy five stars and so highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Engaging suspenseful plot with clever twists and turns and an ending that I never guessed.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was the type of book that sucks you in from the beginning.... Definitely a must-read if you love thrillers.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely gripping thriller with a fantastic twist

The Liar's House

Some lies won’t stay buried forever… Cherie sees the anger on her husband’s face. She’s late home from work. Again. He’s always like this when she doesn’t call, and she’s scared he wouldn’t believe her even if she could tell him the truth. ‘I called in to see Mum on the way home.’ Cherie didn’t visit her mum, but she can’t say where she’s been. It’s a secret that, if told, could ruin the lives of everyone around her. But recently somebody has started sending her messages. Somebody knows what Cherie has done and they’re ready to tell. When a body of a young man, connected to Cherie’s past, is found in a shallow grave in a nearby woodland, she is certain the killer is sending her a message. And when her closest school friend then goes missing, her worst fears are realised. Someone wants revenge and they’re going to do everything they can to get it. If you like Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love this heart-racing thriller from bestselling author, Carla Kovach. With gripping suspense and a twist you won’t see coming, Their Silent Graves will have you hooked from page one. What readers are saying about Their Silent Graves: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this creepy, crazy book! So many dark twists and turns! I couldn’t put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW, what a great thriller this was! I can't really put into words how good this book was… Amazing… fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW! Suspense off the charts… Kept me reading through the night.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this creepy crazy book!! So many dark twists and turns! I could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ding, ding, ding! Another winner in the DI Gina Harte series… Once you start reading, you don’t want to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So gripping, you are flying through the pages!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘RECOMMEND!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was kept on the edge of my seat with each gruesome murder!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping and fast-paced, never a dull moment… I legit did not want to put it down… The ending is so satisfying and perfect, and I was not able to guess it at all. Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that hooks you from the start.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this one had a creepy vibe that just did not give up… Once I start, I just cannot put down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Clever, complex and unique… I enjoyed each word.’ Sam’s Common Scents ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm always excited with the prospect of a new Carla Kovach book, and this certainly proved to be worth waiting for… brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Creepy, full of mystery and twists and with plenty of weird and wonderful suspects along the way. I loved this novel and would definitely recommend. NetGalley reviewer ‘I was glued to my Kindle until I finished it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another fantastic book in the series.’ Hampshire Book Lover

A completely gripping and addictive crime thriller

Their Silent Graves

If you think you did something terrible? Would you tell? I live a small life: a one-bedroom apartment, clothes that help me blend into the background, just a few friends who don’t know my whole story. Everything has to be simple, ordered, in its place. It gives me the illusion that I’m in control. Even though I know I never can be. Twenty years ago, I lost everyone I ever loved, and they say it was all my fault. I’ve tried to make sure I could never hurt anyone again, but it’s hard to live any kind of life without letting anyone get close to me. And then come the sirens; the knock at the door. If I’d done something terrible, I would know, wouldn’t I? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that’ll keep you reading long into the night. Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Teresa Driscoll and Lisa Jewell. What readers are saying about What She Did: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolutely brilliant psychological thriller!!… I was gripped from the first page and definitely didn’t see the ending coming. Worth more than five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am blown away by this book, the twist and turns are mind-boggling!… BRILLIANT… If I could, I would give it more than 5 stars.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Outstanding read. Kept me hooked!’ Hampshire Book Lover ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Breathtakingly good. I raced through it in one evening!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book comes out of the traps fast and doesn’t let up at all.’ @Its_Because_She’s_Vegan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was intrigued from page one and it didn’t let go till the end!… This is the best book I’ve read all month.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent! It was so hard to put down… So many twists and turns kept me coming back for more!’ @booksandbrunchpodcast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best thrillers I’ve read all year! I was absolutely on the edge of my seat.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this fast-paced, gripping read.’ Fiction Vixen Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, what a book. I was blown away by this story.’ @bookloversanonuk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling and tense story that keeps you turning the pages and guessing until the shocking ending… An absolutely gripping thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! Truly a page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Completely gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic read. I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an ending!!’ Goodreads reviewer

A gripping crime thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

What She Did

Rory is waiting at the door of the pre-school – a painted picture of his mother Susan in his small hand. But Susan isn’t going to see the picture, because she has vanished. Susan Wheeler is a devoted mother. She would do anything for her three children. She drops them off and picks them up every single day. Until one day when Susan kisses them goodbye and then never comes to pick them up. Susan’s mother Mary is worried. Susan is recently divorced and has been finding things hard recently, but she loves her kids – she’d never leave them. Susan’s sister Clare is furious. It’s just like her to go missing. It’s not the first time, either. Susan has always been a troublemaker. Always seeking attention. She knows Susan has been lying to the family for years. And she knows that Susan has been sneaking out of her family home for weeks… As the hours turn into days, even Clare becomes fearful for Susan. And, when Mary discovers Susan’s diary, she begins to uncover a dark secret from her childhood. Something no one in the family knew. When the final diary entry leads the police to a man who is discovered dead in a local park, they’re left wondering whether Susan has vanished because she is a victim. Or because she is a suspect… An explosively compelling crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach – if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love Her Dark Heart. What readers are saying about Her Dark Heart: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my!! This was such a great book that I just could not put it down!!... So suspenseful, dark and creepy good. So many twists and turns It just kept on like a roller coaster ride until the very end.’ Netgalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book blew me away!!’ Crossroad Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a book! Let me take a minute to catch my breath!... Fast-paced and easy to read, this is a thrilling, chilling tale.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another cracker from Carla Kovach! This series gets better and better... Yes, Carla Kovach has wowed with another fantastic story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a MUST read! I HIGHLY suggest that you read that you read all of the Gina Harte books!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really quick to get into and fast paced… Another 5-star read for me.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! As always, Carls has done it again!... Nothing less than 5 stars from me!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Engrossed from the first page… I read it in a day!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant episode in this series.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an exciting thriller! Definitely one of my favorite books of 2019!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Why, oh why did it have to end? I love Gina, I love her team, I love all of the books in this series… Absolutely amazing read.’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Between the plot, characters and all the twists in this book it made it an easy and fast read.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent read. 5 Stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a fast-paced, enjoyable yet thrilling story that had me gripped to the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plenty of action, suspense, a great mix of characters and a final, shocking reveal that I didn’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer

A totally gripping crime thriller

Her Dark Heart

Amber applies a dash of red lipstick and checks herself out in the mirror before heading out on a date. ‘Don’t wait up!’ she calls to her housemates as she leaves. But Amber never returns home that night. Amber Slater is never seen again. The last person to see Amber was her housemate. He remembers everything she was wearing that night. He watched her leave. He listened to every word of her phone conversation with her friend before she left. He knows more about Amber’s movements than anyone. At university, she is well-liked by her fellow students and teachers. Her tutor’s voice shakes when he is questioned by the police. Some say he and Amber were very close. Too close. Some say his wife had just found out about their relationship. The manager at the restaurant where Amber was supposed to eat that night says she didn’t show up. Yet the chef at the restaurant is overly chatty about her. He wasn’t working that night. He wasn’t answering his phone. Nobody knows where he was when Amber went missing. Rumours begin to circulate about Amber, it seems that everyone has a story to tell. But when the young girl’s lifeless body is found in a local park, with her blue lips glued shut, the gossip suddenly goes quiet. As the police trace the last few hours of Amber’s life, it seems that the girl simply vanished on her way to catch her bus. And when another woman goes missing in the dead of night, it’s a race against time to find her before she too is silenced forever. Fans of crime books from Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love The Broken Ones. What readers are saying about The Broken Ones: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, what a fantastic book, I absolutely loved every page!... A rollercoaster of ups and downs and twists and turns.’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing thriller… Kept me up all night.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tense, gripping, exciting and nerve-wracking.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another riveting instalment in this gripping and addictive series… I loved every part of it.’ Bookword86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… I was blown away.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I wish I could give more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Exciting and tense with so many suspects.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant… I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love it.’ Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Absolutely amazing!… I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-paced and gripping… Read it! You won’t be disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a series.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping and addictive. An easy five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely gripping crime thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

The Broken Ones

Dressed in a sage green bridesmaid dress, and smiling for pictures, Holly is the happiest she’s ever been. Hours later, Holly is dead. People love to hate Holly Long. Smart, beautiful and a woman who men find it hard to say no to, she’s the town’s most gossiped about resident. Now Holly’s body lies in her hotel room, strangled at her best friend’s wedding party. And the gossip has stopped, because nobody wants to look like they did it. When police search Holly’s immaculate apartment, amongst her stylish furnishings and expensive jewellery, they discover a different side to Holly. Orderly and precise, she wasn’t the chaotic party girl everyone thought her to be. In fact, Holly was a planner, and her next plan was to come out and tell her biggest secret – something she had been hiding for months, something that had the potential to ruin the lives of more than one wedding guest. There are plenty of people who might have wanted to kill Holly, but only one who has finally made good on their promise. An unputdownable crime thriller with an ending you will never see coming, this is the latest gripping novel from bestselling author Carla Kovach. If you like Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love Her Last Mistake. What readers are saying about Her Last Mistake: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. Wow. Wow! This was absolutely non-stop from start to finish!! I started this book this morning and have not been able to put down at all!!... Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great opening which takes your breath away. This book was fantastic.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love, love, love. This one kept me guessing until the end!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Her Last Mistake was an addictive read that I powered through. It is twisty and surprising, especially with the big reveal. I did not see that coming.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am hooked on this series. Very hard to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s not often I stay up late to finish a book but Gina Harte is an exception… Pulls you in from the get go and will not let you stop until you have read every last word.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. What a bloody fantastic book! I couldn’t put this down, I was so engrossed in it.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book has so many twists and turns, I never knew what to expect next… Definitely not a book to miss!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love, love, love Carla Kovach’s Gina Harte series.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in one sitting… I had to keep on reading because I HAD TO KNOW THE TRUTH!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There was a lot of twist and turns that keep you guessing throughout. And WOW I didn’t see the ending coming.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t wait to read this one… Finished it so fast.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You’ll be gripped from the very first page! Definitely one to keep you awake all night!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was hooked from the start… I did not guess that ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that kept me blindsided right until the gobsmacking end. Deserves 5 stars!’ All Booked Out With MJ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was excellent.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely unputdownable, addictive crime thriller

Her Last Mistake

de perfecte vrouw. Het perfecte huis. De perfecte moord?

Dit heb je verdiend

Carla Kovach veroverde met detective Gina Harte binnen een paar maanden een trouw publiek Een jonge vrouw valt uit een busje dat met hoge snelheid over een afgelegen weg raast. Haar lichaam is gekneusd en beurs en met haar laatste kracht wendt ze zich tot de persoon die haar te hulp schiet. ‘Help haar,’ fluistert ze nog voordat ze haar bewustzijn verliest. Een paar dagen later wordt in een ondiep graf, slechts enkele kilometers verderop, het lichaam van een ander meisje gevonden. De gelijkenissen tussen de twee meisjes zijn verontrustend – dezelfde leeftijd, hetzelfde fragiele lichaam en tot slot dat felrode haar. Rechercheur Gina Harte moet haar privézorgen opzijzetten, voordat de moordenaar zijn oog op het volgende perfecte meisje laat vallen. In de pers ‘Gina Harte is een stoere rechercheur die haar mannetje staat.’ De Telegraaf ‘Kovach weet M.J. Arlidge en Robert Bryndza te evenaren. Zodra je de eerste zin leest, kun je het boek niet meer wegleggen.’ NBD Biblion ‘We kijken uit naar de volgende thriller met Gina Harte in de hoofdrol.’ ThrillZone.nl

Hij is een genadeloze killer. Jij bent precies zijn type.

Zo'n mooi meisje

Five-year-old Cally waits in her pretty pink bedroom for the sound of the front door opening and her mother’s sweet voice in the hall. But when the doorbell finally rings, and Cally creeps out of bed to peer through the banister, a large man in uniform is all she sees. Her mother is missing... Teacher Annabel Braddock was last seen drinking at the local pub with her best friend, Jennifer. Witnesses saw tears running down her cheeks, and friends say she was having problems with a colleague at work, and that her marriage had broken down. But as the two women hugged goodbye, neither noticed the car speeding towards them. As the dust settled, Jennifer lay unconscious on the ground and Annabel was nowhere to be seen. She’d never abandon her little girl, so did someone snatch her? As family crowd around Jennifer’s hospital bed, hoping she’ll wake up, police visit Annabel’s home and her inconsolable daughter, Cally, tells them she had seen a man outside staring into her room as she climbed into bed that evening. Was it her childish imagination, or had someone been watching Annabel’s home? When Jennifer finally opens her eyes and tells the police what happened that night, it’s clear there are plenty of people with a reason to harm Annabel. With an unpredictable husband, a colleague who denies harassing her and a neighbour who seems to know her every move, could she be in imminent danger? As the hours turn to days, will little Cally ever see her precious mother again? Or will she be next? If you love fast-paced, gripping crime thrillers that keep you up all night, you’ll be completely addicted to One Girl Missing. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about One Girl Missing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! Carla Kovach hits it totally out of the park!… Grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Phenomenal… I was blown away by this book… Brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An undeniable 5 stars… Absolutely blowout ending was thrilling… I look forward to dropping EVERYTHING all over again for the next instalment.’ @chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A five star-plus read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Read it in one day… It kept me riveted until late into the night… Superb.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So good!... Loved everything about this.’ @owl._.books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, suspenseful and unpredictable… I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Absolutely amazing!… An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My head was spinning… Finger licking good.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was gobsmacked!… A fast-paced, captivating read.’ @My_reading_Narnia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… A fabulous book… Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat, my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of my from nerves and apprehension.’ @Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline… The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer

A totally addictive and gripping crime thriller

One Girl Missing

To Let

Music and loud voices echo through the woods surrounding her. Wiping her tears, she hears the rustle of leaves close by. Footsteps. She has no time to scream before a hand covers her mouth and her entire world goes black. In a patch of forest on the outskirts of a small town, five teenage school friends prepare to spend a night away from home. Carrying their tents and sleeping bags, they laugh and joke as they make their way into the darkest part of the woods, away from prying eyes. But as the sun rises the following morning, only four are left alive. Devastated, Leah’s friends all swear they didn’t see or hear anything. Her best friend sobs as she recounts what she remembers from that night – dancing, roasting marshmallows, sipping warm cans of beer by the fire – but is it grief, or is she hiding something? What happened to Naomi in the hour that no one can account for? And what troubled past lies behind the perfect manners of the boy who organised the trip, and who is prepared to lie to keep it buried? As the cracks in their stories grow, it’s clear one of them is lying, and one of them is next… Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, One Left Behind is a thrilling crime novel that will have you hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about One Left Behind: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What can I say about this book in one word? Tremendous!!… This book was definitely on another level!!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute cracker!… This book is just fabulous!’ Fiction Café Book Club ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nope, nope, nope! I did not see that coming!… Can’t-put-down thrill ride that you’ll keep reading all night long.’ Unrepentantbibliovores ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, wow, wow… A fabulous read that left you wanting more… I almost had a heart attack and fell over when I found out who had done it and why… A roller coaster that I never wanted to get off… From the beginning, it kept me so engrossed and entertained.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end. I just loved every word on every page’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great book! Wow, so many twists and turns! This book had intrigue, suspense action and lots of crazy plot twists!’ sassysouthernbook/Ana’s guest reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It had me gripped from when I started and I didn’t want to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Five-star fun! Mystery lovers will LOVE this series!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I just wish I could give it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling, tense and exciting… The book was fantastic and full of surprises and shocks.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was up late reading as this book was absolutely unputdownable!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat. Definitely recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer

A completely gripping and addictive crime thriller with nail-biting suspense

One Left Behind

Kerstin is wide awake. While her family sleeps around her, the devastating secret her husband just told her is spinning through her mind. Does she really know the man she married? And are her children still safe in this small town? She jumps as she hears a sound from outside. Peering into the inky darkness, her eyes focus on movement at the bottom of the garden. Someone is out there. She watches as the figure strikes a single match. Kerstin gasps at the sight of the face staring back at her, smiling, as if enjoying her fear. A car door slams and the figure makes a dash for the trees, leaving something behind – a small memorial candle. As it flickers in the darkness, Kerstin knows exactly what it means. Someone is coming for her, and her family is in terrible danger… Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love this utterly gripping crime novel. Her Dying Wish will keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Her Dying Wish: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping from the first chapter. This book drew me in immediately!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real edge-of-your-seat thriller… I was up until the early hours finishing this book, there was no way I was putting it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it!!… Gripping, tense, enthralling, fantastic.’ The Fiction Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this so quickly, I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… This is a must-read.’ Sue Loves to Read What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Absolutely amazing!… An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… A fabulous book… Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My head was spinning… Finger licking good.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat, my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of me from nerves and apprehension.’ @Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline…The writer spins a beautiful tale and draws you in slowly but surely.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a series.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was gobsmacked!… A fast-paced, captivating read.’ @My_reading_Narnia

A completely unputdownable and gripping crime thriller

Her Dying Wish

Dé pageturner voor fans van Robert Bryndza en M.J. Arlidge Na een geslaagd feestje liep Samantha in haar eentje door een drukke straat naar huis, een route waar ze normaal gesproken slechts tien minuten over deed. Ze kwam nooit thuis aan. Zeven jaar na haar verdwijning, op de dag dat ze eigenlijk haar vijfendertigste verjaardag had moeten vieren, ontvangt haar beste vriendin Diane een brief die geadresseerd is aan Samantha. Als ze de envelop opent, haalt Diane er een verjaardagskaart uit en een vingernagel die in een oudroze kleur is gelakt. Dezelfde kleur die Samantha altijd droeg. De politie besluit de nagel te analyseren, maar het resultaat verwijst niet naar Samantha. De nagel blijkt afkomstig te zijn van een andere vrouw, Jade Ashmore. Jade werd vermoord aangetroffen, alleen niet zeven jaar geleden. Haar moord vond plaats in de nacht voorafgaand aan de bezorging van de envelop... Over de Gina Harte-serie ‘Een echte pageturner.’ Leidsch Dagblad ‘Echt voor de liefhebbers van onze andere favorieten, zoals Arlidge en Bryndza!’ Marianne van ’t Hof-de Jong, Primera, Panningen ‘Zodra je de eerste zin leest, kun je het boek niet meer wegleggen.’ NBD Biblion

Samantha heeft je een brief geschreven. Maar Samantha is al zeven jaar dood.

Toen ze verdween

She shuts the door behind her, relieved to be in the safety of her own home. But tonight her house is the most dangerous place she could be. Someone has been waiting for her, and they know she’s home alone… Sasha loves her job finding accommodation for homeless people, and she’s proud of the small but cosy apartment she rents on the good side of town. She’s worked hard to leave her dark past behind her and make amends for the accident that still haunts her memories. She knows she was innocent, though she’s still careful about who and what she tells of her old life. But not all secrets stay hidden forever… When her phone rings loudly in the middle of the night, Sasha fears what she’ll hear when she picks up – a deathly silence. It’s happened every night for weeks. Is it a childish prank, or a chilling warning that someone has uncovered her secret? But the news of a body found at a local shelter means her worst nightmare has come true. It can’t be a coincidence that evidence related to the victim has been found at the same location where the most devastating moment of Sasha’s life took place. Days later, a second body is found and Sasha’s heart pounds wildly as she takes in the victim’s unforgettable green eyes. She hasn’t seen her in a long time, but she’d know her old friend anywhere. She was the only other person who knew Sasha’s secret, so how can Sasha prove her innocence now? Sasha doesn’t know who’s coming for her, but she’s certain of one thing: she’s next on the list… Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love Their Cold Hearts – a totally thrilling and addictive crime thriller that will have you up all night! What readers are saying about Their Cold Hearts: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Cancel all plans while reading – I inhaled this amazing book over one weekend and resented anything that kept me away from it!… Top notch.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic… Awesome… It’s like Christmas morning every time I read one of this author’s books… The whole book had my head spinning… I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough… Every chapter left me wanting more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put this down and I read it in one sitting.’ The Fiction Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘When a new Gina Harte lands on my shelf, all other books get forgotten!… Outstanding as always!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it!!… I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t put the book down. There were so many twists and turns.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gina is back with a bang… Fantastic… Kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page... A brilliant read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Tense, exciting and of course perfectly creepy. Started with a bang and didn’t let up.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best books I’ve read… I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely love the Gina Harte series… Not in a million years would I have guessed the twist.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I only wish there was an option to give more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A few crazy twists and turns!… Kept me glued to my Kindle!’ Sassy Southern Books

An absolutely addictive and gripping crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist

Their Cold Hearts

Four-year-old Kayden has been sitting alone on the little patch of tired grass outside his house for hours. His cheeks are wet with tears as he waits for his mother’s warm embrace. But she’ll never arrive to pick up her darling boy. She’ll never be seen again… Church Road is a quiet corner of suburbia where happy families play in the local park and neighbours smile as they pass in the street. But behind the bright red door of number 8 lies the body of Billie Reeves, a young mum who just took her last breath. Serena is Billie’s sister. When she found out her boyfriend had been obsessively calling Billie, she’d all but cut her from her life. But not before vowing she would make Billie pay for ruining her relationship… Shaun is Billie’s ex-boyfriend. He left her the moment she fell pregnant. When he turned up at Billie’s door, demanding to see Kayden, she refused to take the risk of him hurting her precious son. He’ll do whatever it takes to get his little boy back… Nadia is Billie’s best friend. Their kids attended the same school and Billie often opened up to Nadia about her struggles as a single mother. She knows Billie’s deepest, darkest secret. She promised never to tell, but that was before the argument… When police investigate the quiet little street, they discover everyone was whispering about Billie’s late-night callers. What was going on behind the closed door of Billie’s small home? And if someone was prepared to kill her, what do they know, and who will be next? Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, will love Her Deadly Promise – a completely gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about Her Deadly Promise: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG!!!!!… Left me shocked and speechless from the very beginning all the way up to the very end… Fantastic… Totally blew my mind.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-racing… A MUST READ!!!!… Excellent… I was completely immersed… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page… Blew me away… Heart-stopping… Loved, loved it!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it!!… I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put the book down… I loved this book so much.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Addictive… Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end… I just love this… Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely perfect… Fantastic… Kept me totally hooked all the way.’ Fiction Café ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Amazing! Totally loved every single part… I read it in one day.’ Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!!… You are in for a real treat… I couldn’t believe what I was reading… I was left speechless.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Absolutely amazing!… Incredibly clever and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My head was spinning… Finger-licking good.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!!… So many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn’t let up. Twists and turns galore.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous book… Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller

Her Deadly Promise

I’ll never forget that day. It was blisteringly hot, and I begged our mother for an ice cream. As we left you with Dad, I didn’t know it would be the last time I saw your face. Minutes later, we returned to the end of the pier where we had parked your pushchair. Dad was asleep on a bench, and your little pink blanket was empty. You had vanished. Twenty-five years later. The morning of the anniversary of Jess’s disappearance starts like every other for her sister Kate – a rushed school run, a cold cup of coffee and a quick scan of the news for updates. But when her phone beeps with a message from an unknown number, everything changes. I know what happened to Jess. Finally, Kate’s a step closer to getting answers to the questions that have tormented her for so long. Why was her mother so angry that day? How did her father sleep through his own daughter’s abduction? And when the police car came screeching towards the pier, how is it that nobody saw a single thing? As she drives her young family to the seaside town to meet the mystery messenger, she feels uneasy. Who are they and why did they reach out now? But before Kate finds out, history repeats itself and her world is turned upside down once more. Then Kate receives one final, terrifying message… will her pursuit of the truth cost the lives of everyone she has ever loved? This completely unputdownable psychological thriller will have you hooked from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked… I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat, my heart in my mouth and the sweat pouring out of me from nerves and apprehension.’ @Chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Absolutely amazing!… An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My head was spinning… Finger-licking good.’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… A fabulous book… Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was gobsmacked!… A fast-paced, captivating read.’ @My_reading_Narnia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing thriller! Absolutely loved the storyline..’ Goodreads reviewer

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