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Kill Her
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08 September 2026

Deadly lies, fractured relationships, and a relentless detective fuel this dark psychological crime thriller beneath Sweet Home’s quiet surface.
Tragedy strikes the quiet town of Sweet Home, Oregon when star high school athlete, Braden Haines, is discovered dead.
As the community reels from this shocking loss, Officer Lacey James is thrust into the harrowing investigation. Following closely on the heels of a recent fatal car accident involving another popular student, tensions run high, as Lacey delves into a tangled web of secrets and lies to uncover the motive behind Braden’s tragic death.
As Lacey peels back the layers of deception, she uncovers disturbing clues. Blocked messages, troubled relationships, and hidden desires all point to a chilling reality—a bombshell accusation regarding another missing teen.
Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, and Mary Burton will love Kill Her, the riveting fifth installment of the award-winning Lacey James series!
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Praise for Kill Her:
★★★★★ “Lacey James is a great character, tough and with a probing mind.”
★★★★★ “Patchell kept me on my toes the entire time, forcing me to keep turning the pages in order to find out what happened next.”
★★★★★ “This book has a great case that had cool twists and turns.”
★★★★★ “This is an exciting addition to the Lacey James series.”
★★★★★ “Very fast-moving with lots of twists and turns.”
★★★★★ “I love how work and the personal relationships are intertwined in her books.”
★★★★★ “Lacey James is a detective that cares and does not give up when life comes at her from all sides.”
★★★★★ “The main character, Lacey, is such a strong force that is so persistent.”
★★★★★ “Lacey James is such an awesome character, strong, reliable, determined and tough enough to do what must be done.”
★★★★★ “It’s a gripping, chilling and enthralling read.”
When she’s not writing, you can find Chris reading, hanging out with her family, watching football, and struggling to keep up with her workout regime, all while shushing her incessantly yapping Yorkies. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two kids.
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