L.A. Larkin

The doorbell chimes loudly. Her husband answers. Muffled voices. Then a crash. The sound of her husband’s body falling to the floor. “Joseph…?” Her voice wobbles. And she knows instantly—she should have stayed silent…

Ex-cop Sally Fairburn has put the world of crime behind her, but when her old boss contacts her about working her first case as a detective, she can’t resist. The high-profile Austin case will be her first opportunity to prove herself.

Retired accountant Joseph Austin has been found dead and his wife, Fiona, in a coma, in their exclusive Peakhurst mansion. It’s a suspected burglary gone wrong, but something about the murder scene doesn’t add up: why is nothing valuable missing?

Nobody seems to know who might want to hurt this sweet old pair, but as Sally investigates, she discovers the wealthy couple weren’t as popular as she first thought. They’d been embroiled in heated arguments with their neighbor, ex-con Salvador Sobral, for months. His is the strongest motive she can find.

But before Sally can pounce, she receives a chilling call. Sobral has been brutally murdered with a thin strip of wire. Racing to find the missing link between the murders, Sally grows ever more desperate to catch the killer—especially when her violent ex-husband returns to his post with the Franklin police department, determined to discredit her.

Fiona Austin holds the answers Sally needs. But will she come round from her coma before the murderer strikes again? Or will the killer lead Sally down a dangerous path that will leave her balancing on a knife edge between life and death?

The third gripping instalment in the addictive Sally Fairburn crime thriller series, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. Be prepared to stay up all night…

What readers are saying about the Sally Fairburn series:

“OMG… Utterly fantastic… Thrilling… Kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the final page!… I absolutely LOVED it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I LOVED this book—addictive and had me well and truly hooked!… Had me turning the pages into the early hours… 5 stars from me… Very highly recommended!” Donnas Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“WOW! I LOVED THIS BOOK!… Had me hooked from the first page… I had to keep getting up and walking around because the adrenaline was coursing through my veins… I love a book that gets me so riled up that my pulse pounds and my heart is in my throat.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Whoa!! I loved this book! It had everything!!… Had me glued to my Kindle! Highly recommend!… I can't wait for more! Definitely don't miss outon this one!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow!! Stayed up late to finish this one… By far one of my favorite books… L.A. Larkin you are a literary genius!… You will not want to miss this captivating, edge of your seat thriller.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Woah!… Fast-paced, dark and intense… Believe me when I say this is a story you. DO. NOT. want to miss!!! Tense… a constant feeling of threat!” @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Sally Fairburn Crime Thriller

First Victim

Widow's Island

Her heart pounds at the sound of footsteps outside her small cabin in the woods. The snap of a twig tells her someone is close by. As she treads lightly towards the back door, she says a silent prayer—don’t let him find me… Everyone in Eagle Falls knows Jessie Lewis. Ever since she reported her boyfriend, fire chief and local hero, for beating her, she’s been an outcast from the small town. But when someone sets fire to a house in the woods, killing the entire Troyer family in their beds, the locals turn on her once again. And when rumors circulate about her very public argument with Paul Troyer, they take it as proof that she killed them. Devastated that anyone could think her capable of such an atrocity, Jessie knows that if people don’t believe she’s innocent, more lives will be in danger. She turns to Ruth: new in town, and an ex-FBI agent, Ruth could be the exact person Jessie needs to smoke out the killer. But can she trust her with her life? Days later, another house linked to Jessie is set ablaze. Falling to her knees in the scorched remains, Jessie finds something buried in the ash which she immediately recognizes. The murders must be linked to the death of someone very close to her, and, terrified, she realizes the killer is coming for her… As local wildfires take hold of Eagle Falls and the town is evacuated, Jessie drives at high speed toward the fires, knowing she must put herself in unthinkable danger in order to catch the killer. When she finally faces the person who wants her dead, will she have the strength to take them down first? From USA Today bestselling crime author L.A. Larkin, The Safe Place is a thrilling rollercoaster ride for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot. You will not be able to put this down! What readers are saying about The Safe Place: “Absolutely brilliant… From the first page I was propelled to the edge of my seat… Utterly breath-taking… I was up all night because I wanted to keep turning the pages… Totally wow!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I was on the edge of my seat throughout this book!… I was yelling at my device! Lol, this book had it all… Definitely a nail-biter. Loved it!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Will have your heart racing with every page… Completely sucks you in! … Absolutely addictive. A thrilling, heart-pounding wild ride!” @oh.happy.reading, 5 stars “Grips you from the start and keeps you hanging on till the end. This is a rapid-paced, compelling story.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wild fires, action, murders, oh my!... Get ready for non-stop action! You will be holding your breath and also gasping out loud!” @lindzanne1_bookworm, 5 stars “An amazing thriller.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “From the very first page, right until the last, The Safe Place will have you hooked. It is non-stop action and I finished it in a day. An absolute page-turner.” @mandylovestoread What readers are saying about L.A. Larkin: “WOW… Just wow, OMG… I found myself on the edge of my seat and I’m certain that if I was in the habit of biting my nails, I wouldn’t have any left… Worth far more than five stars.” Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars “I couldn’t put this one down! I don’t know where to begin with this thriller thrill ride… Twists and turns and surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat.” Problematic Pug, 5 stars “Wow!… What a story! I think my heart pounded out of my chest!… What a heart-pounding, suspense-filled book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely addictive and gripping crime thriller

The Safe Place

Four murders. Four countries. One terrible secret. Olivia Wolfe is a journalist who travels the world exposing heinous crimes. She has more enemies that most. When her anonymous source is murdered, Wolfe must unravel the terrible secret that connects a series of gruesome murders. But powerful people want her stopped. Betrayed and isolated, Wolfe is hunted by a faceless killer. Can she stay alive long enough to expose the shocking truth? A completely gripping, globetrotting thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you are a fan of authors like Caroline Mitchell, Sibel Hodge or James Swallow, you'll love this explosive new novel. What everyone says about bestselling author L.A. Larkin ‘Breakneck and exciting.’ Paul Mendelson ‘In Larkin, Michael Crichton has an heir apparent’ - The Guardian ‘Exciting, original and utterly captivating’ - Literature Works 'Larkin’s fast action style is accompanied by impressive research’ - The Times ‘Action and intrigue in spades.’ - Peter James ‘L.A. Larkin is a world-class thriller writer.’ - James Phelan

A Gripping Must-Read Thriller

Prey

Her heart beats fast in her chest as she cautiously opens the front door and takes in the smashed plates on the kitchen floor and upended furniture. She follows the trail of red droplets on the floor, knowing what she’s about to find. Knowing that something terrible has happened… Stephanie Miller is an average working mom. She isn’t perfect, but when her war hero husband dies and her work puts her in news headlines, her past is laid bare for all to see. Determined to make a new life for herself and teenage daughter, Amy, she fears it’s only a matter of time before the biggest mistake of her life is revealed. As Stephanie and Amy take refuge on a remote island in Washington, it feels like they’re learning how to live again. But then they come home to graffiti on their garage door, there’s no escaping the hate online, and Stephanie is sure somebody is watching from the shadows outside their house. When one of Stephanie’s close friends is murdered in her own home, she knows her worst fears have come true. Someone knows the truth. And she must become the fighter her husband always knew her to be if she is to protect her daughter, and everything left in the world that she loves. An absolutely nail-biting thriller from bestselling author, L.A. Larkin. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Gregg Olsen. An addictive, unputdownable, up-all-night read. What readers are saying about Widow’s Island: “WOW… Just wow, OMG… Keeps you captivated and glued to your Kindle… I found myself on the edge of my seat and I’m certain that if I was in the habit of biting my nails, I wouldn’t have any left… Worth far more than five stars.” Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars “I couldn’t put this one down! I don’t know where to begin with this thriller thrill ride… Twists and turns and surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat.” Problematic Pug, 5 stars “Wow! What a heart-pounding thriller! I couldn’t put it down.” Lindzanne1_bookworm, 5 stars “Wow!… What a story! I think my heart pounded out of my chest!… What a heart-pounding, suspense-filled book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I had to finish it immediately!… This story has it all… I loved it!’ Sinfullywickedbookreviews, 5 stars “Oh wow, what an incredible book this was! It was my first book by this author and jeez she captivated my attention from the very beginning.” Bforbookreview, 5 stars “To say this was a nail-biting thriller would be an understatement.” Goodreads reviewer “I could not put this book down and I read it in one sitting. It was creepy and thrilling and had my on the edge of my seat.” Fictionvixenreads.com “Captivating… Full of tension… A gritty read that will keep you guessing.” Briannesbookreviews, 5 stars “A bone-chilling, heart-pounding, sucking in your breath kind of read… I raced through this in just a couple of hours.” NetGalley reviewer “One of those books where I wish there was a ranking above 5 stars.” Nigel Adams Book Worm, 5 stars “I absolutely loved this book!… The twists, turns and ending were shocking and exciting.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A tense and compulsive psychological thriller… It will keep you guessing… Nail-biting.” Avidreadersretreat

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