Philadelphia/Atlanta
3 primary works • 6 total works
Book 1
The third title from one of the most exciting new thriller authors around today, the unforgettable Karen Rose. When a multimedia games designer decides to take his research to the next level for his new game, The Inquisitor", fantasy ends and murder begins. Vito Ciccotelli, homicide detective in Philadelphia PD, isexpecting the worst. Called to a remote murder site in a wooded area on private property, he is confronted with numerous bodies, all with horrific injuries, all it seems the victim of the same killer. When the medical examiner reveals that the wounds are consistent with instruments of medieval torture, Ciccotelli turns to Sophie Johannsen, museum curator and specialist in medieval warfare, to learn more about the killer's methods and to try and find the killer before he spirals out of control! With a rising body count and a ruthless killer at large, this is classic Karen Rose.
Book 2
Special agent Daniel Vartanian investigates a killer whose methods emulate those of Daniel's serial-murderer brother, in a case that forces him to search his family's dark past and team up with a beautiful and troubled nurse.
Book 3
The chilling sequel to DIE FOR ME and SCREAM FOR ME, KILL FOR ME is Karen Rose's most frightening thriller to date. For years District Attorney Susannah Vartanian has refused to allow anyone close to her. Her life changed overnight when as a teenager she was brutally raped by a vicious gang of youths. Detective Luke Papadopoulus is fast approaching burn-out. As a detective working on sex-crimes against children, he will do anything to find those responsible for such evil atrocities. Monica Cassidy is terrified. Kidnapped and held in a bunker with eleven other girls, all victims of a paedophile ring started by Susannah's rapists, she barely escaped with her life when her kidnappers panicked and fled, killing five of the girls as they left. Now Monica is the only one who can identify the ring's members and they know where she is. Will Luke and Susannah be able to keep Monica safe and crack the ring before the remaining girls disappear forever?
A killer with a passion for the past.
His victims tortured beyond endurance.
And all done in the name of a game.
'Delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat' LISA GARDNER
'Page-turning' SUNDAY EXPRESS
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You fear me. Now... die for me.
A multimedia designer is hard at work. His latest computer game, Inquisitor, heralds a new era in state-of-the-art graphics. But there's only one way to ensure that the death scenes are realistic enough...
In an isolated field in Philapelphia, Detective Ciccotelli's day begins with one grave, one body and no murder weapon. It ends with sixteen graves, but only nine bodies and the realisation that the killer is going to strike again.
When it's discovered that the murder weapons are similar to those used in medieval torture, Ciccotelli, knowing he's going up against the most dangerous opponent of his career, enlists the help of archaeologist Sophie Johannsen to find the killer.
Let the games begin...
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Praise for Karen Rose:
***** 'Die For Me is gripping and has a way of pulling you in and keeping you on the edge of your seat. As well as being a real pulse-pounding, suspenseful yet romantic story'
***** 'I've read lots of books before which I thought were gripping but none have captivated my imagination like this did. Start to finish I couldn't put it down... I love Karen Rose she's brilliant'
***** 'Right from the beginning you are gripped by this book. I loved the style of writing and enjoyed the book... I really liked the characters and you immediately fall in love with them... Gripping read'
***** 'I absolutely loved this first book of the three. Lots of surprises, a hint of romance and some grisly murder mystery. What more could you want'
Held in a bunker by sadistic kidnappers, who can save these girls?
'Never once lets up on the gas pedal' LORENZO CARCATERRA
'Rose juggles a large cast, a huge body count and a complex plot with terrifying ease' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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The clock is ticking...
Susannah Vartanian's life changed overnight when, as a teenager, she was viciously raped by a sadistic gang of youths. Now she won't allow anyone to get close to her.
Luke Papadopoulos is approaching burn-out. As a detective working on sex-crimes against children, he will do anything to find those responsible for such evil atrocities.
Monica Cassidy's life is under threat. Held in a bunker with ten other teenage girls, she barely escaped with her life when her kidnappers fled, killing five of the girls as they left. Now Monica is the only one free who can identify her abductors, and they know where she is.
Can they work together to find the five missing girls? The clock is ticking...
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Praise for Karen Rose:
***** 'Brilliant book. Well written, lots of twists and turns... my life stopped for 5 days because I just couldn't put the book down! A definite MUST read!'
***** 'Got to buy it, these series of books are fantastic, excellent, gripping, excellent read. Just get the whole set'
***** 'If you like Karin Slaughter, you'll love Karen Rose. Romance and thriller in one bundle - love it! '
***** 'Love Karen rose books, they grip you right to the end, murder, mystery and romance. Read them again and again so good'
Held captive by a killer, will a young girl escape his clutches?
'SCREAM FOR ME is intense, complex, and unforgettable' JAMES PATTERSON
'A thriller that kicks it into over-drive from the very first paragraph... A first-rate, top-tier thriller' LORENZO CARCATERRA
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You are trapped. Now... scream for me.
Special Agent Daniel Vartanian has made a horrific discovery - photographs, taken years ago by his brother Simon, show a gang of teenagers raping young girls. Disgusted, Vartanian vows to bring them all to justice.
Alex Fallon's family fell apart when her sister was murdered thirteen years ago. And history now seems to be repeating itself with her stepsister Bailey's disappearance. When Vartanian meets Alex, and realises that her dead sister was in the photos, he starts to believe that the rapists may be behind Bailey's disappearance.
Bailey Crighton is being held captive by a monster. Alone and unable to escape, all she can do is scream for help. Vartanian and Alex must now confront their pasts head-on if they are to find Bailey - before it's too late...
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Praise for Karen Rose:
***** 'These books are absolutely amazing, the twist and turns keep on coming. Karen Rose is an amazing author. This is the 2nd time I've read these books and they still keep me riveted'
***** '...will have you gripped from start to finish. And it's one I have reread numerous times, but it never gets old. As the characters are so dark and twisted and utterly enthralling to read about'
***** '...a thoroughly excellent read. I was hooked from beginning to end and can't wait for the next in the series. All the characters are simply brilliant'
***** 'Hooked from the first page to the last!... brilliantly written, really good characters and the plots grabbed you, pulled you in and left you wrung out... eager to get on to the next book!'