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When seven skeletons are unearthed along the Appalachian Trail, FBI Special Agent Margot Phalen thinks she already knows who put them there.
Margot knows how predators hunt. As the daughter of one of America's most notorious serial killers, she's turned her dark past into a weapon, becoming the Bureau's expert at getting inside the minds of monsters.
Wyatt Holmes has been behind bars for a decade, convicted of hunting hikers like animals through the Tennessee wilderness. He claims wolves led him to his prey. Everyone thinks he's insane and surely responsible for the newly discovered skeletons—until the bodies start telling a different story. The burial patterns are wrong. The timeline doesn't fit.
And as Margot ventures deeper into the wilderness where Holmes once stalked hikers, she discovers a horrifying truth: someone else is out there.
This time, she isn't the only one hunting—in fact, she's become the target.
A heart-pounding thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and Gregg Olsen.
"A phenomenal start to a new series... The psychological depth, tight pacing, and relentless suspense meant I genuinely couldn't put it down—I read the entire book in one day." Reader review, 5 stars
"Hands down one of the strongest, most chilling thrillers I've read in a long time." Reader review, 5 stars
"One of the best series out there, hands down! Tense, twisty, complex murder mystery… and amazing characters you feel you know." Reader review, 5 stars
"Holy crackers! Another fantastic read from Kate Wiley! With the familiar characters this was so easy to fall into and impossible to put down. A rollercoaster ride that left my head spinning." Reader review, 5 stars
"Dark, twisty, and emotional, this story nails that terrifying question... what if you're wrong about the person closest to you?" Reader review, 5 stars
"Just as close to perfection as you can get. I found myself hanging on every written word." Reader review, 5 stars
"A darkly addictive new chapter! Margot Phalen is back with a bang in this chilling series opener that immediately pulled me in." Reader review, 5 stars
"This book had me on the edge of my seat, I could not put this down. It was so intense and I was shocked by the ending! Fabulous work!" Reader review, 5 stars
"The tension is relentless... I lost count of how many times I got goosebumps." Reader review, 5 stars
"Dark, smart, and emotionally charged, this is crime fiction at its best." Reader review, 5 stars
"Fans of Kate Wiley's Detective Margot Phelan series, REJOICE! Phelan is back—and badass as ever… Brilliant." Reader review, 5 stars
"Blends emotional depth with high-stakes crime-solving in a way that made this book impossible to put down." Reader review, 5 stars