Robin Mahle

The nationwide manhunt for a killer begins and the media quickly dubs him the "Highway Hunter." Bodies left roadside on display with horrific markings; a calling card. But this case is miles away from Katie Reid and her life with Detective Marshall Avery. That is, until she gets the call from her old friend and reporter, Marc Aguilar, who believes that the killer could be coming their way. With Katie's work at the San Diego Police Department and her recent personal struggles, questions are raised about the future. She resists the urge to consider Marc's request, knowing Marshall will insist that this isn't their fight. However, when an acquaintance is suspected of a murder all too similar to that of the so-called Highway Hunter, a dark shadow is cast upon the city. Now, the investigation is dropped at the doorstep of the SDPD and so is Katie's friend, FBI Agent Nick Scarborough. With growing evidence suggesting there could be more than one killer, four lives have already been taken. Who will number five be?

A Katie Reid/ Redwood Violet Novel

Law of Five

MEET KATIE REID A young woman with a good job and a good life, until she discovers it was all a lie. Now, her desperate search for the truth begins and it will change her forever. A past revealed. A vengeance unleashed. Compelled to dig into a past no one wants to relive, Katie soon turns to Detective Marshall Avery. He is the only one willing to give her the resources she needs to find answers, but those answers could come at a steep price. When her search breathes new life into an old monster-one who has left a trail of innocent blood in his wake-it is too late to turn back. The monster is again unleashed and the FBI must be called upon. Special Agent Nick Scarborough finds himself entangled in a decades-old investigation that has now placed Katie's life in great danger. Katie's desire for retribution has already cost her dearly. So when the tables are turned, will Detective Avery be able to keep her from going too far? *Publisher's Note: This book was previously published as a two-part series, Redwood Violet and All the Shiny Things. Content has been modified to combine both books for this new edition, re-released under HARP House.

A Kate Reid Novel

All the Shiny Things

A new case brings back old memories for Special Agent Kate Reid. A cold case in Boston suddenly turns hot again when a construction worker uncovers bones at a site along Boston's famed Charles River. The remains are presumed to belong to a victim of the serial killer who haunted the city in the 1980s. However, when more victims turn up and are believed to be much more recent deaths, the elite BAU team is called in to investigate the similarities.The team, led by Agent Nick Scarborough, arrives to work with the local FBI field office. But this is all too familiar for Agent Kate Reid when parallels are drawn between this investigation and her own search for a killer who resurfaced years later. Now she confronts not only the reminders of her former days, but someone is working against her interests that could undermine her very sanity.

To the Bone

From the bestselling author of the Kate Reid crime thrillers...FBI civilian data analyst, Lacy Merrick, manages the threat of terrorism every day. But when terror strikes home, she is faced with a new reality and a new enemy.When she crosses paths with Special Agent Will Caison after the tragic incident, Lacy begins to unravel a furtive plot to discredit not only her, but her husband and cyber security expert, Jay Merrick. The plot, she soon discovers, balances on the tip of a deeply embedded secret that has the potential to destroy a nation.Lacy recruits Agent Caison and long-time friend and hacker, Aaron Hunter, to help her find those responsible for taking the lives of so many Americans. She must clear the cloud of suspicion around her family and reveal a truth that will inflame a fearful public. But powerful enemies surround her every move and will employ all necessary resources to keep Lacy and everyone she loves silent forever.Fans of Robin Mahle's Kate Reid series might remember Special Agent Will Caison as she reintroduces him alongside Lacy Merrick. And once again, she delivers on a spectacular level with the first book in this new and thrilling series.

Primal Deception (a Lacy Merrick Thriller Book 1)

Someone is sending a message to Congressman Grant Copeland and bodies are turning up with striking similarities. A single shot to the head. A single word written on a piece of fabric left in the victims¿ mouths. The BAU team at FBI¿s Washington Field Office is asked to consult.Special Agent Kate Reid and Agent Vasquez work under SSA Jameson now that Nick Scarborough has been transferred to Quantico. With Kate in the process of applying for a transfer to join him, this investigation is crucial as she is assessed by her potential new supervisor, SSA Noah Quinn.The case, however, is thrown into disarray when Detective Anthony Phelps, an unwitting participant in this joint investigation, attempts to shut out Kate and her team. Determined to get to the bottom of Phelps¿ motivation, Kate begins to lose focus on the victims and instead shifts her resources to discovering what the detective is hiding and why he seems hell-bent on protecting the congressman. With leads running dry, Agent Jameson issues Kate an ultimatum. Back off the detective and return her attention to finding the killer, or risk denial for the highly-coveted position at Quantico. Will Kate listen to her head or her heart?Robin Mahle continues the action-packed and thrilling Kate Reid series with this latest installment. Book 7 promises to bring greater challenges for our heroine and a choice that could alter her future once again. For more information, visit Robin¿s website: www.robinmahle.com

Last Word

In a small town in Indiana, one young girl had the power to halt the forces that threatened those she loved. But Riley Thompson isn't a kid any more. It has been 15 years since Riley's world turned on end. Now, a cop in her small town in Indiana, she has learned to control her gift and has put the past behind her. But when Jacob Biggs, the boy she loved returns home as a man in trouble, Riley sees danger on the horizon. She soon turns to the one man with whom she shares a special bond, Carl Boyd. Though older now, his uncompromising advice puts Riley back on track to find a solution. So when Riley takes matters into her own hands to help Jacob, it is her captain and friend, Daniel Ward, who keeps her grounded because he knows all too well what she is capable of. And when those she loves are once again in danger, will Riley be able to control her powerful gift or will she go too far? Robin Mahle takes us on a new journey with her Riley Thompson thrillers. Follow the young girl with an unusual gift who has become a formidable woman. And don't miss the relaunch of the prequel in this series, Force of Nature, previously titled, Inherent Clarity.

A Riley Thompson Thriller

Behind Her Eyes

What doesn't kill us... The Bestselling Mystery Suspense Series, Redwood Violet continues. Kate Reid is putting all her efforts into becoming an FBI Special Agent. Her success is the one thing she can control. After eight weeks in the unrelenting training program at Quantico, she discovers this path won't be an easy one. And when her friend and mentor, Special Agent Nick Scarborough, brings Kate in on an assignment, it only adds to the pressure. The widespread disappearance of young immigrant women, in the country illegally and who often go unnoticed, is looking more like human trafficking. The deeper Kate delves into the investigation, the more she begins to identify with the victims-their desire to start a new life is similar to her own. Only their paths deviate into a dark and sadistic world. A path she knows well. The pain and sorrow Kate believed was behind her begins to resurface as the case unfolds and the losses catch up with her. But when her training suffers as a result of her pursuit for justice, will Kate lose all hope of renewing a life that has already robbed her of so much?

Gone Unnoticed

Allison Hart had it all-for a while. When her 20-year marriage ends and her kids have all but flown the coop, she opts for a new direction and an unlikely new career. Her best friend Charlotte "Charlie" Wells offers an unexpected solution that ignites a fire inside Allison. A private investigator. It was the best use of her skills. The only caveat was that Charlie had to agree to be her partner. Long-time friends, Detective Shane Sullivan and D.A. prosecutor, Milo Nash, are behind Allison all the way and offer leads to help her get her feet wet. She's soon put in contact with Tommy Boyce, a hard-boiled private eye, who throws her a bone. Just a small job; stakeout a couple of cheaters and get a few pictures. But when her targets are gunned down by a hitman, Allison is hurled into a deadly scheme of murder, lies, and corruption. Detective Sullivan implores Allison to let the cops do their job, but she knows the killer is after his only remaining witness-her. Allison must now stay one step ahead to keep her fledgling career and her life from meeting an untimely end.From the million-selling author Robin Mahle comes an exciting new series. Allison Hart is a sharp-witted sleuth whose partner Charlie keeps her in check. If you like a little Sue Grafton sprinkled with a dash of Janet Evanovich, this new series is for you!

Deep Blue Surrender

When a desperate woman walks through the door of ACL Investigative Services, P.I. Allison Hart grows reluctant after hearing her claim. She's not alone in that hesitation when her partners, Charlie Wells, and Lucy Boyce stand in disbelief.The woman, Tabitha Barnes, recounts the surreal event that transpired while she was under anesthesia only a week earlier for a routine operation. She sees her son, a young boy who had been kidnapped one year earlier, wandering a parking lot alone. She awakens and tries to convince her doctor what she saw was real. He believes it was nothing more than the concoction of sedatives in her system and a mother's grief.Allison is prepared to write off the claim as well, convinced the woman is still struggling with her son's disappearance. But when Tabitha produces evidence to suggest she could be telling the truth, Allison turns to her team to consider the request.The reluctant investigators agree to help. Nevertheless, when they present the evidence to the police, it is dismissed as having been reviewed before. The initial investigation had gone cold and the police had all but closed the case. If the police weren't going to continue their search, then it would be up to Allison and her team to help Tabitha find her son.Robin Mahle is pleased to present this third installment in the Allison Hart series. She's a sharp-witted private investigator who works alongside her staunch ally, the sassy Charlie wells, to offer their unique style of investigating.

An Allison Hart Novel

Between Dark and Light

Special Agent Kate Reid strives to ride out the whirlwind of change inside the FBI's elite BAU division. Mistakes were made. Some still wait to pay the price. As Kate and the rest of the team try to push beyond the mistakes, Agent Nick Scarborough receives an unusual request from the FBI's Houston Field Office. A medical examiner has uncovered the surprising cause of death for several people rescued from the devastating floods during the recent Hurricane Edward. The doctor asks for the FBI's help, but the Houston office recognizes that this one is custom-made for the BAU.The bizarre investigation leads the team to Riverside, California where similar victims emerge. All had been rescued from the recent wildfires only to die from what is believed to have been poison in their systems. The team splits up to handle the various aspects of the case. And when a similar case of poisoning turns up in Baltimore, Kate's intuition kicks into gear. With few leads and more victims emerging, she asks the new boss to let her run on this one. She is sure there's a connection. He gives her the choice to sink or swim as he assigns her to profile the killer. But even Kate isn't sure where this will lead and wonders if she might go under.Robin Mahle is pleased to present this twisty tale that will prove to her readers there is much more in store for Kate Reid.

Edge of Mercy

This was what FBI Special Agent Kate Reid wanted, a shot to be the lead profiler. After Jonathan Surrey steps aside, Kate is given that shot. However, she quickly learns that there is no safety net. The sword is hers to fall on.Kate's skills are put to the test when a case in Pittsburgh draws national attention. A serial bomber targets those he deems to be a detriment to society. What's more disturbing is that the murders are livestreamed on social media for all to see. So when the BAU team arrives in Pittsburgh, Agent Grant Tillis from the local field office and ATF Agent Chris Stallard are knee deep in the investigation. The outside help is less than welcome. Now, the weight bears down on Kate for the first time as she struggles to build her profile, offering little more than what the agents already know. The attacks escalate, and the entire city is on edge. They look to her for answers she doesn't yet have.The hard-fought position was everything Kate thought she wanted. But obstacles from both inside and outside the Bureau get in the way, and what comes to light may lead to the end of all she has worked for. Bestselling author Robin Mahle reveals a side to Kate Reid that had, thus far, remained hidden in this latest installment of the action-packed mystery thriller series.

His Good Deeds

It's no secret Los Angeles is known for beautiful people, and when victims begin to turn up on the streets of South L.A., beauty seems to be the sole motivation of a vicious killer. With prompting from long-time friend and reporter, Marc Aguilar, Special Agent Kate Reid soon finds herself assisting the LAPD and Detective Ray Sharpe, a veteran homicide cop hesitant to relinquish control. As the death toll rises and public outcry reaches a fever pitch, the rest of the BAU team arrive to help. With tensions already high, Kate and Agent Nick Scarborough's precarious friendship begins to get in the way, neither eager to address the strains of the past few months. A breakthrough in the investigation soon arrives in the form of a reluctant witness, but no one is prepared for the unfathomable explanation behind the horrific murders. The lives taken and the reasons why shatter any remaining illusions Kate has about the world in which she lives. But will this mark the end of her world, or will it be a catalyst for change?

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