Bøger af Stacy Green

Broken flowers drift on the foggy surface of the water. All is quiet, until the squad of police cruisers race up to the grand house that stands alone on the lakeside. Two girls lie inside, their bodies broken and still forever... When Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to a home on Bone Lake, she is devastated to find blood all over the floor and two young women who clearly fought for their lives. But the viciousness of the scene isn't the only thing that strikes Nikki. The house was the scene of another murder twenty years ago. The killer was never caught. Is this a terrible coincidence, or have they struck again?Nikki's team quickly identify the girls from their belongings in the bedrooms upstairs. They had a party the night they were killed, and Nikki realizes that one attendee, their friend Alexia, is missing... Desperate to find Alexia, Nikki soon discovers that the only survivor of the original massacre, Matt Kline, still owns the house. She is instantly suspicious of him. But he claims he rents it out and hasn't been there for years, and as Nikki looks into his dark eyes she sees her own terrible past. With time running out, Nikki and her team dig into Alexia's life, and find out she was fascinated with the original Bone Lake case. Amongst her things, they find notebook after notebook about serial killers. Then Nikki is shocked to learn that Alexia was having a relationship with Matt. Has Nikki make a terrible mistake trusting a fellow survivor? And can she get the truth out of him, and find Alexia alive, before it's too late? You'll be glued to the pages of this heart-racing new thriller in the Nikki Hunt series. Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by the twists in this incredible read. What readers are saying about the Nikki Hunt series: "One sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away. If you're looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further. A must-read!" Once Upon A Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!... Absolutely unputdownable... Sucked me straight in... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting... Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout... and OMG I WAS NOT expecting THAT BOMBSHELL!!!" Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

Getting pregnant as a teenager and being coerced into giving her baby up for adoption left a festering scar on Jaymee Ballard's life. Trapped by poverty and without many allies, Jaymee nearly gives up hope of getting her daughter back after her best friend is murdered. Now, four years later, a wealthy woman with legal connections hires her as a housekeeper, and Jaymee gathers the courage to seek her help. But Jaymee's last chance ends up in a puddle of blood in one of the historic antebellum mansions in Roselea, Mississippi. I just murdered your wife...again. An unsigned letter consisting of six horrifying words turns Nick Samuels stagnant life upside down. Stuck in emotional purgatory since his wife's unsolved murder four years ago, Nick is about to self-destruct. The arrival of the letter claiming credit for his wife's murder and boasting of a new kill sends Nick to Roselea, where he and Jaymee's worlds collide. Jaymee and Nick realize exposing the truth about her daughter's adoption is the only way to solve the murders. Up against years of deception, they rush to identify the killer before the evidence-and Jaymee's daughter-are lost. But the truth doesn't always set the guilt-ridden free. Sometimes, it destroys them.

Color explodes in the night sky, every boom and spray of lights getting louder cheers from the happy crowd. But two little girls are hiding in fear. "I want my mommy," Abby whispers. A tear falls down her cheek as she clutches her sister's hand and darkness finally falls... When six-year-old Abby and nine-year-old Thea are snatched from a crowd at a fireworks display, Detective Nikki Hunt is determined to return the sweet sisters, with golden curls and laughing smiles, to their desperate mother Britney. The last person to see them alive witnessed the girls being led towards the docks by someone they seemed to know. As Nikki begins her interviews, she's shocked to learn that Britney has a dark secret. Ten years ago she ran away from Thea's biological father, a man Britney claims was controlling and dangerous. Certain he must have taken the girls, Nikki urges the state troopers in nearby Thief River Falls to search the isolated ranch where he lives. But he is devastated to hear the girls are missing, and had no idea that Thea was even his daughter... Then a witness comes forward claiming they saw a young boy clutching Thea's little pink backpack at the fireworks. Nikki knows he's the key to finding the girls alive, but she has no idea that someone on her team will do anything to keep his identity a secret. Unable to trust those closest to her, can Nikki unravel the truth and save Thea and Abby before their innocent lives are lost? An absolutely gripping and totally addictive thriller from USA Today bestseller Stacy Green that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will devour this thriller in one sitting! What readers are saying about the Nikki Hunt series: "One sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away. If you're looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further. A must-read!" Once Upon A Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!... Absolutely unputdownable... Sucked me straight in... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting... Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout... and OMG I WAS NOT expecting THAT BOMBSHELL!!!" Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

The room spun and my legs gave way as I looked at my name scrawled in blood-colored lipstick on the mirror above the girl's broken body. Was this young girl dead because of me? When the body of a vulnerable teenage girl is found on a remote farm in the Maryland hills, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows her past has come back to haunt her. Lucy's sister died when she was a young girl, and the dead teenager looks exactly like her-her dark hair dyed blonde, her wrists slashed. Lucy's name is scrawled on the bathroom mirror above the girl's body, and the dead girl is clutching a silver coin in her small, fragile hand, identical to the one which has just been mailed to Lucy. Lucy is shaken to her very core, determined to find out why a cruel murderer wants her to feel responsible for this girl's death. Lucy vows to track down this twisted killer who seems to know so much about her family's tragic past. But when her closest friend Kelly is abducted and Lucy receives a phone call saying she has forty-eight hours to find her, she knows the evil perpetrator won't stop until she comes face to face with him. As the clock ticks and Lucy frantically tries to track him down, she is sent messages showing her friend growing weaker and weaker. Lucy cannot let another innocent life be taken. But can she find Kelly in time? And what will her abductor want in return? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Lonely Girls will keep you up all night, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as All Fall Down. What everyone is saying about The Lonely Girls: "Grabbed me from the first page and held me through this rollercoaster ride all the way to the end!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I highly recommend this book and the entire series to any thriller lover; you will NOT be disappointed!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If you want to read a book that is fast-moving and filled with non-stop suspense... then this is the book for you!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book left me on the edge of my seat." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She can stop the killing. But at what price? When the body of a sixteen-year-old girl is found in a remote hunting cabin in the middle of the snowy Maryland woods a shiver runs down Private Investigator Lucy Kendall's spine. The handprints around her neck, her broken bones, and the incense left burning at the scene are vital clues to who committed this terrible crime-Mary Weston, a notorious serial killer. She has outwitted the police for many years and left many parents without daughters. Is the girl in the cabin a sign she is killing again? Working closely with the police, Lucy is determined to catch this evil woman. But when the bodies of three other teenage girls are found in remote locations, it's almost like Mary is toying with them. Lucy is determined to bring her to justice before more innocent lives are snuffed out. But then Mary's son Chris-one of Lucy's closest friends-disappears. Lucy is convinced Mary is responsible, and she will do anything to find him. So when Mary sends Lucy a message asking to meet her alone, Lucy knows that she must face her darkest fears and risk her own life. She is the only person who can stop Mary. But what will she need to sacrifice? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Cabin late into the night. Previously published as Gone to Die. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Cabin: "ANOTHER HOME RUN FOR STACY GREEN!!... This story will have you on the edge of your seat so fill up your coffee thermos because you won't want to sleep until you know what happens." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is captivating. I just could not put it down!!!... This was a fast-paced, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, bite-your-nails psychological thriller... I WANT to give this book more than 5 stars!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was hooked by the first sentence (and nobody had been killed yet). By the end of the first mesmerizing page and a half, I knew I was in for a 5+ star read. A book has never ever pulled me in as quickly." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

To save the lost children of the city, she must put herself into terrible danger... On the streets of Philadelphia, as the snow falls and black ice settles in dark back alleys, lost and vulnerable teenagers are being snatched off the streets. When one of them is found alive, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows she will never forget the sight of the boy's brown eyes, forever dulled. She vows to find the monster behind the suffering. Desperate to save the lost children of the city, Lucy goes into the dark places where the police cannot. But when a key witness is found dead, and a strand of Lucy's long red hair is located near her body, Lucy suddenly finds herself under suspicion and on the run. The chief of police knows all about Lucy's own dark past and is convinced she's guilty. Hiding in the shadows, unable to trust anyone, Lucy continues her search for the real killer. At last, in a dangerous suburb of the city, she befriends vulnerable fifteen-year-old Riley, who claims to know who the murderer is. But when Riley disappears, Lucy must race to find the twisted soul responsible for snuffing out the lives of these little lost souls before another innocent child is taken. Lucy is determined to get justice even if it costs her freedom... or her life. A gripping, page-turning thriller full of mystery and suspense. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as See Them Run. What everyone is saying about Little Lost Souls: "Totally blown away!... First, Stacy Green's writing style is totally mesmerizing then add a story that grabs you and holds on and characters that totally capture your heart... This book is amazing, no words from me will ever bring across how truly good it is! A true thrill ride!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Gripping, intense and extreme. A brilliant psychological thriller... a top-notch read which keeps you on the edge of your seat. A fast-paced plot, the twists and turns are all there. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this novel, another winner by author Stacy Green." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy crap! READ THIS BOOK. Amazing. I'm starting the third one now." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone... It is every mother's worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her. Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won't be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late. As Lucy talks to Kailey's friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey's disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey's mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey's teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything. Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey's disappearance... and one which brings Lucy's past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Pink Shoes late into the night. Previously published as All Good Deeds. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Pink Shoes: "WOW... this book will keep you turning the page until you get to the end! There are numerous twists and turns... every time you turn around, another one comes at you! I was totally shocked at the end. And wanting more of Lucy! It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice... Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I devoured this... I loved this book! Fast paced, non-stop from woe to go. Well written - perfect. This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She raced across the woods. Cold wind hit her face, and her heart pounded so fast she could almost feel the panic rushing through her veins. She knocked on the door knowing she didn't have much time. Fear gripped her. "Please, help," she whispered. Rushing to the scene of a homicide at a farmhouse surrounded by thick, dark woodland, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is shocked to find four victims. A mother and father have been stabbed, their son, Bryce, is fighting for his life, and a young woman's body is lying near the front door, her wrists bound with heart-shaped bunting. Nikki has never seen such a complex scene, but despite recovering from her own painful loss, she will do whatever it takes to bring this killer to justice. Nikki soon identifies the woman as missing student Jessica Chandler and finds Bryce's initials woven into the jumper she wore the night she died. It seems like they were a couple, and that the Webers were a happy family. So who would want them dead? The murders have all the hallmarks of a serial killer: all the evidence suggests the murderer was watching them, turned the security cameras off as they entered and fled the scene from the front door. But then Jessica's friends tell Nikki she was uncomfortable around Bryce, and when two of Bryce's friends go missing along Stillwater river, and the girlfriend is found, she claims her boyfriend tried to kill her. Are Bryce and his friends hiding a dark side? Nikki knows she must dig deeper to find out their secrets, but can she uncover the truth before the killer takes another life? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Trapped Ones late into the night. What readers are saying about The Trapped Ones: "I love Nikki Hunt!!! Stacy Green has written such a fantastic, yet realistic, heroine... The Trapped Ones will keep you up well past bedtime." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow, this one will have you sitting on the edge of your set, all the while biting your nails." Spooky's Maze of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿"An utterly compelling read... a story I couldn't put down and one I'd 100% recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"I so love this series... so twisty and so good." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A thriller that grabs you from the first chapter to the last... This series just keeps getting better. This book kept me guessing and the twists were great." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Amazing! ... Riveting, twisty and difficult to put down read... kept me guessing until the highly climatic end. Any reader who enjoys thrillers is sure to find this one appealing." @rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿"Mind-boggling twists and turns that keep you reading until the end." @cjrbbooklover, ¿¿¿¿¿

She was beautiful: shiny blond hair, crystal blue eyes and the widest smile Nikki had ever seen. She thought back to what she had seen in the ground, the dirt that caked the white bones. All that remained of her now was the silver locket that was still around her neck...When construction workers unearth a girl's skeleton in Stillwater, Minnesota, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to the scene by her boyfriend Rory. Nikki knows instantly that the girl was murdered, but she is shocked when Rory immediately recognizes her. The victim was his childhood sweetheart, Becky, and he was the last person to see her before she went missing twenty-four years ago.With the love of her life now a potential suspect, Nikki is forced to take a step back from the case. But then her colleague Liam finds lies in Rory's statement - it appears that Becky may have been carrying Rory's child when she was killed. Despite this, Nikki still thinks he could be innocent, and knows she must find the real killer herself if Rory stands any chance of walking free.When Nikki finds a potential link to two pregnant girls who were found murdered years before it's clear that this is the most twisted killer that she has ever faced. And then another girl goes missing from Stillwater. Can Nikki unearth the truth and protect the man she loves? And will she find the missing girl in time to save her life?A dark and twisty crime thriller that will make you hold your breath as you race towards the end. The Girl in the Ground is an unputdownable new mystery for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Willow Rose.What readers are saying about Stacy Green:"READ THIS BOOK, READ THIS BOOK, READ THIS BOOK... Simply one of the best I've read this year... So dang good. Just read it! You'll be happily turning the pages much past bedtime." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"HOLY SMOKES... What a flippin' wild ride. This book was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, this was a fast & furious read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"SO GOOD. I'm still reeling and trying to catch my breath from this highly suspenseful and emotionally charged story... I need more ASAP." Reading in Autumn, 5 stars

On her hands and knees, Nikki moved to the other side of the body. She couldn't stop her fingers from trembling as she brushed the dark hair off the victim's face. She couldn't look away. "I know her..."When Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to the Boundary Waters near Stillwater, Minnesota, it's not just the cold that shocks her to her core: the body of a young woman has been found frozen beside a remote lake. Nikki is devastated to see the victim is her childhood friend Annmarie, and she recognizes the velvet ribbon tied in her hair as the hallmark of a serial killer who she has been hunting for years.Desperate for justice, Nikki throws herself into the case. But she is shaken by what she finds at Annmarie's home: a dead-bolt on her front door and a map in the spare room, with the locations of murdered women circled in thick, red marker. Did Annmarie know she was next? Then Nikki finds out that the killer has left a clue in Annmarie's bedroom: a photo of Nikki's mother that no one has ever seen. Has the murderer at large been in Nikki's life since she was a child?Nikki soon realizes that the key to unlocking this case is in her own family, but digging up the past could put her own daughter in danger. She has spent her whole life protecting the ones she loves, but to find this killer Nikki might have to risk everything...Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted to this heart-pounding thriller. Once you start reading, the twists and turns will have you racing towards the end.What readers are saying about Lost Angels:"HOLY SMOKES... What a flippin' wild ride. This book was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, this was a fast & furious read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Nothing can or will stop me from finishing the book... Mind-blowingly good. I could not put it down, had to read it in one sitting... Loved the twists and turns in this book that nearly took my breath away!" Tove reads, 5 stars"Made me literally catch my breath... All the twists and turns and edge-of-your-seat thrills you expect from Stacy Green. I loved everything about this book. 5/5 huge stars." Book Reviewer by Linda Moore, 5 stars

She didn't see the patch of black ice until it was too late. The car started to spin, and as it veered off into the deep ditch and the mounds of snow beside the road, she saw him. The little boy frozen in the ice. When the remains of two bodies are found in an open grave along a desolate highway in Stillwater, Minnesota, Special Agent Nikki Hunt knows exactly who they are. The bright blue jacket lying on the frozen earth belongs to Kellan Rhodes, the missing boy she's desperately been trying to find for the last two days. The other body is his mother Dana, who had been Nikki's lead suspect. Although the wounds on Dana's body suggest she murdered her son and took her own life, Nikki finds evidence that suggests she was a victim too. Dana was desperately trying to regain custody of Kellan, and Nikki finds boot prints at the scene that belong to someone else. When another child is reported missing, local journalist Caitlin Newport claims the cases are linked: Zach Reeves was taken away from his own mother in a custody battle, just like Kellan was. Caitlin once helped Nikki find out the truth about her own parents' murders, but her desire for a story nearly cost Nikki her life. Now, Nikki must decide if she can trust Caitlin again, before time runs out to find the killer and bring Zach home alive... An unputdownable thriller that will make your heart pound until its final, shocking conclusion. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and readers who want to binge read into the night. What readers are saying about One Perfect Grave: "WOW! WOW! WOW!... one of the most action packed books I have read... makes you turn the pages as fast as possible. Edge-of-your-seat story. And the End: Unbelievable!!! A must read!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow... Absolutely Brilliant... this is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat page-turner...' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Had me glued to my Kindle... plenty of twists and turns, and a shocking conclusion.' Goodreads reviewer'Astonishing read!... I've fallen in love with the quirky town and its people... I hope this series goes on forever.' Tove Reads, 5 stars

Madison walked through the fallen snow, looking left and right. It had been Kaylee's idea to use the trail through the forest; she said no one would follow them. But Madison lost sight of Kaylee for a moment and when she found her again she wasn't alone In the remote forests of Stillwater, Minnesota, you can scream for days and no one will hear you. So when the bodies of two fifteen-year-old girls are discovered frozen in the snow, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is sure the killer is local: someone knew where to hide them and thought they'd never be found. Home for the first time in twenty years, Nikki sees that the whole town had been frantically searching for missing best friends Madison and Kaylee, and when she finds out who Madison's step-father is, she becomes desperate to lead the case. John was once the person she trusted most in the world, who stood by her when she was just sixteen and her parents were murdered. Who supported her when she identified their killer, Mark Todd. But when Nikki arrives at the Sheriff's office, she's confronted by protesters eager to see Mark freed. With new evidence that could clear his name, Mark has appealed his conviction and his brother Rory begs Nikki to take a look at what they've found. Nikki knows she must focus on the killer at large, but Rory makes her wonder if she put her trust in the right people all those years ago. Are Madison and Kaylee's deaths connected to her parents' murders? And can she face up to her past before another life is taken? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Girls in the Snow will make you gasp, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about Stacy Green:';It will take your breath away I was totally shocked at the end It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice. Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';WOW, this has quite a punch. I am still reeling from the story Has you going along for the ride from the very first page. This was my first book by this author, but now I want to read all others, while I wait for the next book in this series to be released. Bring it on, please.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This is a must-read book for intrigue, danger, suspense and mystery lovers!!! From the first page to the end you are pulled right in Many stunning twists and turns Exhilaration and thrill from the start.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I devoured this I loved this book! Fast-paced, non-stop This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge-of-your-seat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow! What a page-turner!... A powerfully intriguing story. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series

It is extremely hard to remain faithful especially when temptation is right in front of you. This is what caused one man to yield to temptation. He had always been faithful to his wife but just one touch from the perfect female made him lose his cool. She too was fighting her own set of demons. She was in love with a man who was still committed to another...