Chicago

6 primary works • 10 total works

Don't Tell

by Karen Rose

Published 1 July 2003

After faking her own death, a mother on the run from her abusive husband is desperate to start a new life -- but as a new romance blossoms, he threatens to track her down . . .
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.

I'm Watching You

by Karen Rose

Published 1 October 2004

Star prosecutor Kristen Mayhew has a dangerous secret admirer. He seems to knows her every thought, her every move. He sends her letters. And he kills the criminals she herself is powerless to stop. This avenger even knows Kristen's deepest secret-the one that has kept her from surrendering her heart to Abe Reagan, the police detective sworn to protect her. Like Kristen, Reagan is haunted by the loss of something precious that can never be regained. But in the shadow of a calculating serial killer, the two turn to each other and dare to rediscover passion...even as the messages and vicious murders continue. Even as the killer's thirst for retribution makes Kristen a target for murder.

Nothing to Fear

by Karen Rose

Published 1 August 2005

Sue Conroy is out of control. Recently released from prison she is determined to find the people responsible for putting her there and to give them a taste of what she has had to endure. When Sue kidnaps an eleven-year-old deaf boy it's only the first stage in an elaborate plan. Running to Chicago, Sue poses as a battered woman and it leads her to Hanover House, an inner-city women's shelter run by Dana Dupinsky. Dana safeguards many secrets in her own life and in the lives of those around her but she would never harbour a murderer, that is, if she knew that one was living at the shelter. Distracted by the presence of a new man in her life, Dana only realises the danger when those around suddenly start dying and she is thrust into the middle of Sue's dangerous and evil game...

You Can't Hide

by Karen Rose

Published 1 April 2006

A psychiatrist is bound to her patients by confidentiality but do ethics always override catching a murderer? You don't know who I am. 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. You can't stop what I am doing. Detective Aidan Reagan understands Tess's need to safeguard her clients but all the clues suggest that a nameless, faceless enemy is set on destroying her career, her family and, finally, Tess herself. You can't hide. As Reagan and Tess race to stop the killer, one thing becomes clear -- the noose is tightening around Tess's neck and there is nowhere for her to go...

You Can't Hide (The Chicago Series Book 4)

by Karen Rose

Published 15 October 2009

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...

Count to Ten

by Karen Rose

Published 1 February 2007

COUNT TO TEN marks the launch of one of Headline's next new brand authors, the incomparable Karen Rose. A young boy and his brother are abandoned by their mother and end up in the foster-care system. Let down by everyone who should have looked out for them, the boys fall prey to the abusers they meet. Is it any wonder one of them loses his mind and develops a taste for matches and revenge? Years later, Reed Solliday, of Chicago's Fire Department, is determined to find an arsonist whose actions have just escalated to murder. With the police now involved, Reed is paired with Detective Mia Mitchell, on her first assignment since her father's death and her partner's shooting. Solliday and Mitchell know the violence is escalating and the death toll is rising. With no apparent connection between the deaths, they are at a loss until their attention focuses on a young offenders institution and the misfits within...Take a breath. Count to ten. And watch their world explode.

Don't Tell (The Chicago Series Book 1)

by Karen Rose

Published 10 December 2009

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...

Count to Ten

by Karen Rose

Published 14 June 2007

A young boy and his brother are abandoned by their mother and end up in the foster-care system. Let down by everyone who should have looked out for them, the boys fall prey to the abusers they meet. Is it any wonder one of them loses his mind and develops a taste for matches and revenge? Years later, Reed Solliday, of Chicago's Fire Department, is determined to find an arsonist whose actions have just escalated to murder. With the police now involved, Reed is paired with Detective Mia Mitchell, on her first assignment since her father's death and her partner's shooting. Solliday and Mitchell know the violence is escalating and the death toll is rising. With no apparent connection between the deaths, they are at a loss until their attention focuses on a young offenders institution and the misfits within...Take a breath. Count to ten. And watch their world explode.

I'm Watching You (The Chicago Series Book 2)

by Karen Rose

Published 4 October 2007

When admiration becomes obsession, will it turn to murder?

I'M WATCHING YOU is the thrilling second instalment in the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.
'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'

Nothing to Fear (The Chicago Series Book 3)

by Karen Rose

Published 1 October 2009

A killer's game is just beginning...

NOTHING TO FEAR is the third fantastic thriller in the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.
'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!! '