THE NEW THRILLER IN THE 120-MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING KAY SCARPETTA SERIES

Another clever and intriguing crime mystery from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Turnglass.

In many ways, the brothers Carl and Roy Opgard have succeeded in life. Or at least they’ve had as much success as is possible in a small town like Os where they've had to kill their way to the top. Carl manages the area’s swanky spa hotel, while Roy has made ambitious plans for an amusement park complete with a roller coaster.

The only way is up for the two brothers. Unless the local sheriff can bring them down.

The sheriff believes he has new evidence that will prove the brothers involve...

The instant No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the international sensation Karin Slaughter.

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There is still a glimmer of hope left in Julia that this might be her chance to win him back. Welcomed as guests at the opulent estate, Julia and Sidney begin to search for the truth while dining and socializing with each of the family members that could theoretically be involved in the murder.

In this sequel to the tantalizing Devil's Breath, Professor Eustacia Rose is back to solve another murder using her extensive knowledge of botany.