Ruhi Choudhary

When Mackenzie opened the door to the kitchen, she froze. Her father lay on his stomach, blood pooling around his head. She lurched forward to touch him, but her mother held her back. Mackenzie felt like bursting. Her twelve-year-old heart couldn’t handle the grief. She would never forget that night, nor what her mother asked her to do… Twenty years later, Detective Mackenzie Price is back in Lakemore, a town where the woods hide the darkest of crimes. Determined to atone for the sins of the past, she is unstoppable in her quest for justice. When eighteen-year-old Abigail goes missing, Mack is sure the case is linked to that of Erica Perez, who vanished one year before. Mack’s co-workers believe Abby is just another runaway, but Mack isn’t convinced. Abby and Erica were friends, and when Mack finds Abby’s diary, she begins to suspect Abby knew something about Erica’s disappearance. Something that put her in danger. Then a body is discovered in the woods and the race to bring Abby back alive becomes even more urgent. As Mack fights to keep her in the spotlight, she discovers a shocking secret that goes back decades. But that is not the only secret lurking beneath the surface, as Mack knows only too well. The first book in the Detective Mackenzie Price series, Our Daughter’s Bones is a haunting and utterly unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter. Previously published as Hidden Lake. What readers are saying about Our Daughter’s Bones: “Oh my WOW!... Ruhi Choudhary knocks it out of the park… Full of intrigue, suspense, and stunning twists. I honestly didn't see that conclusion coming. I will definitely be reading the next book.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a thrill ride of a book. Had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down. Just when I thought I had everything figured out I was proven wrong.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow, Wow just WOW!!!... Completely left me speechless and sitting there with my mouth hanging open... if you are looking for a heart-racing, page-turning psychological crime that will leave you shocked and demanding more this is the book for you.” Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Astoundingly, jaw-droppingly brilliant… The twists kept on coming, one after the other; the pace never lets up and as a reader you are on tenterhooks, frantically turning the pages while at the same time not wanting the book to end because it's just SO good.” Renita D’Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a page-turner! It’s my first book by Ruhi Choudhary, but it won’t be my last! A town filled with secrets, and quirky people. What’s not to like? I had to finish it in one go.’ The World is Ours to Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I finished this book in 2 days. I couldn’t put it down… reminded me a lot of the Josie Quinn Series and Tracy Crosswhite series. Oh, and the last page is a cliffhanger!!! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Great debut.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great start for a new series that made me turn pages as fast as I could... It’s a complex, gripping and highly entertaining thriller with plenty of red herring, twists and turns.’ Scrapping and Playing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping and brilliantly written… The eventual breakthrough, which sees the case solved, delivers a twist I honestly didn’t see coming… I eagerly await the next outing with Mackenzie Price and her team. A brilliant debut!” Netgalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Addictive… Not only has Ruhi Choudhary created a great character she has created a great scene… Without doubt she is now one of my must-read authors, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.” Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely gripping crime fiction novel

Our Daughter's Bones

She runs through the woods as fast as she can, her bare feet trampling the damp earth beneath her. Her heart is pounding so fast it might burst out of her chest. But he’s catching up, and as her legs give out, she knows she’s out of time…

Special Agent Zoe Storm’s heartbeat quickens when she sees the body of a young woman found in the woods, her tangled locks sprawled around her lifeless face. Just days before, a lock of hair was sent to Zoe’s FBI office with a note pointing to a missing young mother in Pineview Falls. Is this the woman the killer wanted her to find?

When DNA evidence shows that the lock of hair actually belonged to a teenager who died in a fire that killed six others, and autopsy results show the missing woman was exposed to heat before she died, Zoe feels sure she’s hunting one suspect. But when a call comes in to say another woman has vanished, Zoe needs to find the link fast before someone else pays with their life.

Digging deeper, Zoe’s blood turns to ice when she uncovers her own dark connection to the fire. Could she be next on the kill list? To stop a killer in their tracks, she’ll need to confront a deadly secret that she’s spent years running from. Zoe will do whatever it takes to save another innocent life but how much will she have to sacrifice?


Zoe Storm #2

Run for her life

The woman's body was propped against the rough bark of the tree. Traces of dried blood streaked her pallid face like brushstrokes. There was a horrifying void in her face where her left eye should have been. When a young woman is found murdered in the woods, Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood are first on the scene. The harrowing discovery leaves them both breathless-the victim's left eye has been removed. Mackenzie identifies the victim as Whitney Smythe, a lost soul with a troubled past, and makes another shocking discovery-Whitney recently gave birth. Reeling from the scene, Mackenzie and her team soon discover that this case is very similar to a murder that happened thirty years ago. But the killer was captured and died behind bars, so how can the two murders possibly be connected? When a second body washes ashore with her left eye missing, Mackenzie is certain-there's a serial killer on the loose and she has to stop them before they pick their next victim. Mackenzie soon discovers that both victims were connected to a commune just outside of town, a breakthrough that changes the whole course of the investigation. But every step Mackenzie takes towards discovering who the sadistic serial killer is puts her closer to mortal danger. Because someone close to her has a personal connection to the case-and they're not telling the truth... A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat flipping the pages deep into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. Read what everyone is saying about Out of Sight: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book... wow!... had me desperate to read just one more chapter. A cast of shady characters, a gripping story, everything I want from a book!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"I love this series... the author had me hooked... excellent." Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My heart is happy. I love Mack. She is such a complex character and her growth over the series has me completely invested. After the shock of that opening chapter, I couldn't put this book down. It kept me guessing and my heart racing. Wow!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Addictive... I was able to read this in one day because I couldn't put it down." Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Great book and series!...This author is definitely becoming one of my go to authors!... had me glued to my Kindle!" Goodreads reviewer

A Completely Addictive Mystery and Crime Thriller

Out of Sight

As the doors of the elevator were forced open, Mack's worst fears were confirmed. A delicate hand dangled at the top, peeking out from above the elevator. From the shape and size and the green color on the nails, the hand belonged to a woman. Had they found Mia? Lakemore, Washington. When Mia Gallagher is reported missing after an apparent abduction, Detective Mackenzie Price is immediately called in to investigate. But as she begins to scour CCTV footage of her last known movements, Mia's body is discovered in an elevator shaft. DNA evidence points to a troubled local man from the wrong side of town. But before he can be questioned, his body is found alongside a suicide note with the words: I killed her. I didn't want to. But I had no choice. The case appears closed until another woman goes missing and 48 hours later is found dead. The only link between the victims is a connection to Baron Wildman, one of the most powerful men in Lakemore but there is no hard evidence connecting him to their deaths. When a local man confesses to the second killing, his M.O. is eerily similar to the first: kill or be killed. Then a third woman disappears and Mack knows she has just forty-eight hours to discover who lies at the heart of the blackmailing ring and find her victim alive. Soon it becomes clear that this twisted killer will go to any lengths to protect a decades-old secret and wreak their revenge, even if that means hurting those closest to Mack. Can she unravel who lies at the heart of this deadly game before she loses another person she loves? A pulse-pounding thriller packed with twists, The Dying Game will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about The Dying Game: "I read late into the night to find out whodunit, and was totally surprised when all was revealed... An excellent, fast paced, first class read." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The best Mackenzie Price so far... Suspects are everywhere, so many twists and turns. Just when you think you know who the killer is, something happens to throw you off course. A real edge of your seat ride." Jo Lambert Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unputdownable... I was literally hooked... I felt like I was going in a roller coaster ride while reading this book!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was completely sucked in! These characters have me invested... the conclusion is jaw dropping... This series just keeps getting better!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love the Mackenzie Price series: "Wow, wow just WOW!!!... Had me hook, line and sinker from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat as well as up at night... Completely left me speechless and sitting there with my mouth hanging open... Cliffhanger much!!!" Bookworm 86

A Totally Gripping Crime and Mystery Thriller

The Dying Game

Two women are dead. They both look like you. The giant stretch of frozen river was melting and the light made the lake glitter like crystals. The women lay side by side on the shore, eyes open and glassy. Their long, dark hair was like tangled rope, their faces a reflection of each other... When two bodies are found dumped in one of the vast lakes in Lakemore, Washington, Detective Mackenzie Price is first on the scene. She identifies one of the victims as Katy Becker, a local known for her work helping the community. The other victim looks strikingly similar. Still grappling with a shocking revelation from her past, Mack is only too happy to throw herself into the case. But when she goes to break the news to Katy's husband, the investigation takes an unexpected turn: Katy is very much alive, and has never met the women who resemble her so closely. Now the race is on to find the killer before Katy becomes the next victim. But when Mack unearths a disturbing connection to a sixteen-year-old suicide, she realizes they could be hunting someone whose crimes span decades - and there are more lives than just Katy's at stake. Addictive, pulse-pounding and packed full of jaw-dropping twists, fans of Lisa Regan, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter will love Their Frozen Graves. What readers are saying about Their Frozen Graves 'Started with a bang and ended with a jaw-dropping bomb that has left me speechless. I don't know how any review I will write can do this book justice. This is brilliantly written and filled with tension and suspense... I am a huge fan of this author and already eagerly anticipating the next book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping and tightly plotted crime thriller that really kept me completely engaged all the way through ... Ruhi Choudhary has created a fabulous character in Mackenzie along with many others and I look forward to meeting some of them again... a brilliant novel - loved it.' Netgalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Their Frozen Graves

The woman's skin was almost transparent. Her light hair darkened at the tips. Her lips were blue and slightly parted. But all Mackenzie could focus on were the eyes. Those arctic eyes that looked glassy like glistening marbles. She could see her own reflection in them staring back at her. The woman looked almost like a carefully crafted doll. Detective Mackenzie Price knows what makes a killer tick. But when she finds the body of a young woman dumped in the trunk of her car, she knows this case is going to be the most personal and twisted yet. Looking down at the victim, Mack recognises her instantly: Sophie Fields, the fiancée of Mack's co-worker who vanished months before. Reeling in shock, Mack keeps one crucial piece of evidence to herself, too horrified to share it: a crumpled piece of paper bearing the words "You're welcome, Mackenzie." As Mack pieces together Sophie's last known movements, another body is found with a note. This time the victim is Courtney Montenegro, Mack's childhood bully. As Mack looks at the note it becomes clear that the killer has an unusual MO: they want to protect her at all costs. But why? The only evidence connecting the victims are identical pieces of material left at both crime scenes. With no other leads, Mack unearths a cold case which may lead her to the killer. Sophie had a sister who disappeared years before. Did she get too close to the truth and pay the ultimate price? With an obsessive killer still on the loose, Mack knows that she needs to get deep inside their mind to work out who is next on the hit list. Can she get to the killer in time before someone close to her loses their life? A completely gripping read that will have you on the edge of your seat, this addictive crime thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh. What readers are saying about Ruhi Choudhary: "Wow, wow just WOW!!!... Had me hook, line and sinker from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat as well as up at night... Completely left me speechless and sitting there with my mouth hanging open... Cliffhanger much!!!" Bookworm 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Started with a bang, ended with a bang!... Loved it!... Kept me captivated from page one... I wasn't able to put down the book. I just yearned for more and more. Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!" Tove Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, loaded with suspense, fast paced, full of mystery and nail-biting action... will keep you deeply engrossed all the way through. Loved it... 5 big stars from me." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Unputdownable... I was literally hooked... I felt like I was going in a roller coaster ride while reading this book!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Lost Bones: Utterly Addictive Crime Fiction Packed with Nail-biting Suspense

The clear sky burst into flames of peach and gold, illuminating the small body leaning against the rocks. He looked even smaller than he had in the photos, purple marks blemishing his neck. His eyes were open, staring ahead at the vastness of the still water. When three nine-year-old boys go missing on a field trip to Lakemore's annual spring festival, panic tears through the small town. Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood lead the search, but no trace of the boys is found-until one of them is found murdered, a note stuffed down his throat. "Find Johnny's killer, or they all die." Johnny was supposedly a victim of Jeremiah, a serial killer Nick helped put behind bars nearly a decade ago for the murder of ten young boys. But when Mack and Nick pay him a visit, he claims that he knows nothing-and that he remains innocent of Johnny's murder. Then a second boy is found, another clue left on his body, leaving just one left alive. Desperate to save the last boy's life, Mackenzie and Nick comb over Jeremiah's case, only to discover proof of a shocking cover-up-and a killer who will stop at nothing to right the wrongs of the past. Packed full of shocking twists and nail-biting suspense, Little Boy Lost is a truly unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan and Angela Marsons. Why readers love Ruhi Choudhary: "Started with a bang and ended with a jaw-dropping bomb that has left me speechless... I am a huge fan of this author and already eagerly anticipating the next book." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, Wow just WOW!!!... if you are looking for a heart-racing, page-turning psychological crime that will leave you shocked and demanding more this is the book for you." Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loved it!... Kept me captivated from page one... Jaw-dropping! I wasn't able to put down the book. I just yearned for more and more. Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!" Tove Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my WOW!... Ruhi Choudhary knocks it out of the park... Full of intrigue, suspense, and stunning twists. I honestly didn't see that conclusion coming. I will definitely be reading the next book." Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Astoundingly, jaw-droppingly brilliant... The twists kept on coming, one after the other; the pace never lets up and as a reader you are on tenterhooks, frantically turning the pages while at the same time not wanting the book to end because it's just SO good." Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An Absolutely Unputdownable Crime and Mystery Thriller

Little Boy Lost

Hidden Lake: An Absolutely Gripping Crime Fiction Novel

Two women are dead. They both look like you. The giant stretch of frozen river was melting and the light made the lake glitter like crystals. The women lay side by side on the shore, eyes open and glassy. Their long, dark hair was like tangled rope, their faces a reflection of each other… When two bodies are found dumped in one of the vast lakes in Lakemore, Washington, Detective Mackenzie Price is first on the scene. She identifies one of the victims as Katy Becker, a local known for her work helping the community. The other victim looks strikingly similar. Still grappling with a shocking revelation from her past, Mack is only too happy to throw herself into the case. But when she goes to break the news to Katy’s husband, the investigation takes an unexpected turn: Katy is very much alive, and has never met the women who resemble her so closely. Now the race is on to find the killer before Katy becomes the next victim. But when Mack unearths a disturbing connection to a sixteen-year-old suicide, she realizes they could be hunting someone whose crimes span decades – and there are more lives than just Katy’s at stake. Addictive, pulse-pounding and packed full of jaw-dropping twists, fans of Lisa Regan, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter will love Their Frozen Graves. What readers are saying about Their Frozen Graves: “Started with a bang, ended with a bang! Bang, bang, bang! Loved it!... Kept me captivated from page one… I wasn’t able to put down the book… Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!” Tove Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked into the story!!! It was intriguing, interesting and unputdownable with lots of twists and unexpected turns you would never expect!!! The ending left me breathless…” Tropical Girl Reads Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Started with a bang and ended with a jaw-dropping bomb that has left me speechless. I don't know how any review I will write can do this book justice… Filled with tension and suspense…. A definite five star read.” Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A powerful gripping police procedural, that had me gripped from the start… was just fantastic.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping and highly entertaining story, a page turner I couldn't put down and inhaled in one afternoon.” Scrapping and Playing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Just fantastic… a powerful, gripping police procedural, that had me gripped from the start… gave me chills… I'm a huge fan of this series. Highly Recommended.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping… kept me completely engaged all the way through and I certainly didn't work out who the perpetrator was… A Brilliant novel – loved it and would definitely recommend.” NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twisted!... mystery, intrigue, lots of action, and anguish… I figured some of it out, but then towards the end it was wham, shocker!... a really well done crazy ride.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An absolute stunner of a crime novel.” Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Keeps you guessing until the end… an exciting ride that leaves you wondering what will happen next for Mack.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is just brilliant, the twist and turns so good… I so recommend this series.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The reader will feel Mack's emotions and cheer her on as she works to solve these murders… And the ending!!! WOWZA… amazing!!” NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A mystery that has so many twists and turns that you almost can’t catch up. But once you do and you think you’ve figured it all out, be prepared for one more final surprise.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A completely addictive crime thriller and mystery novel

The clear sky burst into flames of peach and gold, illuminating the small body leaning against the rocks. He looked even smaller than he had in the photos, purple marks blemishing his neck. His eyes were open, staring ahead at the vastness of the still water. When three nine-year-old boys go missing on a field trip to Lakemore’s annual spring festival, panic tears through the small town. Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood lead the search, but no trace of the boys is found—until one of them is found murdered, a note stuffed down his throat. “Find Johnny’s killer, or they all die.” Johnny was supposedly a victim of Jeremiah, a serial killer Nick helped put behind bars nearly a decade ago for the murder of ten young boys. But when Mack and Nick pay him a visit, he claims that he knows nothing—and that he remains innocent of Johnny’s murder. Then a second boy is found, another clue left on his body, leaving just one left alive. Desperate to save the last boy’s life, Mackenzie and Nick comb over Jeremiah’s case, only to discover proof of a shocking cover-up—and a killer who will stop at nothing to right the wrongs of the past. Packed full of shocking twists and nail-biting suspense, Little Boy Lost is a truly unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan and Angela Marsons. What readers are saying about Little Boy Lost: “I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, loaded with suspense, fast paced, full of mystery and nail biting action… will keep you deeply engrossed all the way through. Loved it… 5 big stars from me.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OMG never a dull moment with this book, I can tell you that! I enjoyed every bit of it.” B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gosh… what a roller coast ride… will hook you into the story from the beginning to the end.” Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An edge of your seat read… There are twists and turns aplenty, false leads and so many characters who have a motive… The ending for both cases came as a complete surprise. Another thrilling five star read from Ruhi Choudhary.” Jo Lambert Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Simply brilliant!... I absolutely love this series. It's brilliantly plotted, with many twist and turns you can't anticipate.” The World is Ours to Read, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely unputdownable crime and mystery thriller

You have two days to kill her, or you will be the next to die… A week ago the body of a young woman named Mia Gallagher was found in an elevator shaft, forty-eight hours after she was snatched from her apartment in Lakemore, Washington. When a local man confesses to her killing in his suicide note, the police department believe the case is closed. But then another woman goes missing, and forty-eight hours later is found dead. Detective Mackenzie Price is convinced their deaths are connected. Then she finds a letter in the supposed murderer’s house and realizes the sickening truth: the victims are all part of a sinister game, and more lives are at stake. Someone wants these women dead—but isn’t killing them. Instead they are blackmailing others to do their dirty work: become a murderer, or be the next to die. When a third woman goes missing, Mack and her partner Detective Nick Blackwood know they have just forty-eight hours to find her alive. Only by hunting down the blackmailer, who’s masterminding this twisted game, will they be able to stop the killings. But the blackmailer will go to any lengths to get away with murder, and now no one connected to the case is safe. Including Mack. She has spent years healing from her troubled past, learning to open her heart again but—as one of the people closest to her is sucked into the game—could she be about to lose another person she loves? A pulse-pounding thriller packed with twists, The Dying Game will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Angela Marsons. Readers can’t get enough of Ruhi Choudhary: “Wow, wow just WOW!!!… Had me hook, line and sinker from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat as well as up at night… Completely left me speechless and sitting there with my mouth hanging open… Cliffhanger much!!!” Bookworm 86 “Started with a bang, ended with a bang!… Loved it!… Kept me captivated from page one… I wasn’t able to put down the book. I just yearned for more and more. Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!” Tove Reads, 5 stars “A rollercoaster of emotions, a thrilling and gripping story that kept me on the edge… Heartbreaking at times but always highly entertaining.” Scrapping & Playing, 5 stars “I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, loaded with suspense, fast paced, full of mystery and nail-biting action this novel will keep you deeply engrossed all the way through… Loved it—5 big stars from me.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Gosh… What a rollercoaster ride with this one!!!… A fast paced thriller with unexpected twists and turns that will hook you into the story from the beginning to the end.” Tropical Girl Reads Books, 5 stars “Kept me on the edge of my seat and up way past my bedtime reading this book… Ruhi is fantastic at keeping you hooked to the very last page.” Star Crossed Reviews

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