This addictive new thriller will have you reading late into the night.
Margot has spent years hunting monsters. Now one of them has found her.
Carissa Withers—the Black Widow of Berkeley—has two months left on death row. Six husbands dead. A decade of calculated murder. Now Withers claims there were more, and she wants to tell Margot all about them.
Margot specializes in coaxing the truth from killers. She knows manipulation when she sees it. This could be a desperate ploy to delay the inevitable. But what if Withers is telling the truth?
The interview should be straightforward. Get the confession. Close the case. Move on.
Instead, there’s something about Carissa that gets under Margot’s skin. As the daughter of one of America’s most prolific serial killers, she’s spent her career proving she’s nothing like him. This case makes her wonder if she knows her own family at all. As the execution clock counts down and new evidence surfaces, soon she’s asking questions she’s been avoiding all her life about the people she loves most.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Daughter of a serial killer
- FBI profiler vs. Death Row killer
- A ticking clock
- Dark family secrets
- Dual timeline
- Haunted female detective
- Series with a long game
This gripping suspense novel is perfect for fans of A.J. Rivers, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni.
What readers say about this series:
“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
