Scared to Death
Scared to Death by Rachel Amphlett, published by Saxon Publishing in 2019, is a 374-page crime thriller that introduces readers to Detective Kay Hunter. The narrative begins with the discovery of a schoolgirl’s body in an abandoned biosciences building, initially perceived as a kidnapping gone wrong. However, Detective Hunter suspects a deeper connection when a man is found dead with ransom money, leading her to confront a serial killer who is escalating his deadly game.
In this fast-paced story, readers will follow Kay Hunter as she navigates a complex investigation that intertwines her professional duties with personal stakes. As a second schoolgirl goes missing, the urgency intensifies, and Kay must race against time to uncover the truth while grappling with her own hidden past. The book delves into themes of mystery and suspense, featuring elements typical of hard-boiled and police procedural genres, making it a compelling addition to the crime fiction landscape.
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A serial killer murdering for kicks.
A detective seeking revenge.
When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong.
But Detective Kay Hunter isn’t convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession.
When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay’s worst fears are realised.
With her career in jeopardy and desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay’s hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life.
For the killer, the game has only just begun…
Scared to Death is a gripping fast paced crime thriller from author Rachel Amphlett, in a new series introducing Kay Hunter – a detective with a hidden past and an uncertain future:
1. SCARED TO DEATH
2. WILL TO LIVE
3. ONE TO WATCH
4. HELL TO PAY
5. CALL TO ARMS
6. GONE TO GROUND
7. BRIDGE TO BURN
8. CRADLE TO GRAVE
Praise for Scared to Death:
“Thrilling start to a new series. SCARED TO DEATH is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller” Robert Bryndza, USA Today bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE
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