Chicago
6 primary works • 10 total works
Book 1
It was a desperate plan. But Mary Grace Winters knew the only way to save herself and her child from her abusive cop husband was to stage their own death. Now all that remains of their former life is at the bottom of a lake. Armed with a new identity in a new town, she and her son have found refuge hundreds of miles away. As Caroline Stewart, she has almost forgotten the nightmare she left behind nine years ago. She is even taking a chance on love with Max Hunter, a man with wounds of his own. But her past is about to collide with the present when her husband uncovers her trail and threatens her hard-won peace. Step by step, he's closing in on her -- and everything and everyone she loves.
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Book 4
He's there. Stalking you. Killing for you. YOU CAN'T HIDE is a nail-biting thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and part of the Chicago series.
Someone is tormenting psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli's patients, pushing them to commit suicide and setting her up to take the blame. But even police pressure won't make her break her oath to protect their secrets.
Detective Aidan Reagan understands Tess's need to safeguard her clients but all the clues suggest that a faceless enemy is set on destroying her career, her family and, finally, Tess herself.
As Reagan and Tess race to stop the killer, the noose is tightening around Tess's neck and there is nowhere for her to go...
Book 5
They tried to escape him, but he wouldn't let them: DON'T TELL is a gripping thriller in the Chicago series by the Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose.
Desperate Mary Grace Winters knew the only way to save herself and her child from her abusive husband was to stage their deaths. Now all that remains of her former life is at the bottom of a lake.
As Caroline Stewart, Mary Grace has almost forgotten the nightmare she left behind nine years ago. Slowly she has learned to believe that her new life, and new identity, is here to stay.
Then her husband uncovers her hidden trail. Step by step he's closing in on her and everyone she loves. Now Caroline must decide whether to flee again or whether the time has come to stay and fight...
When admiration becomes obsession, will it turn to murder?
'Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat' LISA GARDNER
'Don't miss this perfectly pitched chill-fest with a human edge from a rising star in the thriller market' DAILY RECORD
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Don't you know... I'm watching you.
Kristen Mayhew, the Chicago Public Defender's office star prosecutor, is no stranger to success. With success comes danger though and it's only a matter of time before she herself becomes a victim.
A secret admirer is following Kristen's every move. He kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop, then sends her letters offering the murders as tokens of his respect.
Kristen's life is out of control and, as the body count rises, the killer's obsessive need for retribution will make Kristen a target, along with everyone she holds dear...
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Praise for Karen Rose:
***** 'Another superbly stunning book. No matter how many Karen rose books I read I fall in love with them all'
***** 'Once again, Karen Rose doesn't disappoint and delivers a thriller that's cleverly written, and keeps you hooked. Love the characters, love the series. 10 out of 10'
***** 'As is usual with Karen Rose, the book was spellbinding - great page turner - always look forward to the next one coming out... this is a must read'
***** 'Another stonker from Karen Rose - characters that are easy to engage with, a story that keeps you guessing and twists and turns throughout'
A killer's game is just beginning...
'A pulse pounding tale that has it all: suspense, action, and a very hunky private investigator' COSMOPOLITAN
'Rose's well-crafted story sets pulses pounding and pages turning' BOOKPAGE
'A caring woman's advocate heroine, a determined, gritty hero and a diabolical villain drive the plot of Rose's riveting story' LIBRARY JOURNAL
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Ready or not... here she comes.
Sue Conway is out for revenge. Recently released from prison, she is determined to find everyone who helped put her there. And kidnapping an eleven-year-old deaf boy is only the first step in her plan.
Running to Chicago, they head to Hanover House, an inner-city women's shelter, run by Dana Dupinsky. Dana safeguards many secrets for those around her but she would never knowingly harbour a kidnapper.
Dana thought she had nothing to fear, but those around her begin to die in increasingly violent ways, and she realises the true extent of Sue's plan, she knows much worse is to come...
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Praise for Karen Rose:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Nothing to fear is a story packed with action, romance, drama and twists that will have you on the edge of your seat'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So I've read this book a few times now, and I love it! Gripping drama, great twists and characters that you truly come to love'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Has Karen Rose written a bad novel? Not that I've read and I've read 'em all! She is engrossing from start to finish... If you've never read her before do yourself a favour and start today!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the books by this author are so good and this one is no exception!! '