Shallow Grave
The truth won't stay buried forever…It’s been four months since forensic psychologist Claire Britten’s last case. But when a trip to a wildlife sanctuary turns deadly, Claire is left questioning whether the mysterious fatality was an accident, suicide…or something far more sinister.Alongside her partner, Nick Markwood, they track down anyone with a motive. And when another attack happens, it’s clear that the hostile predator is still on the loose. Together, Claire and Nick will have to raise to unbury the truth before the killer finds them!Don’t miss the gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author, Karen Harper!Readers love Harper:“Intriguing compelling stand-alone”“Thought-provoking, informative and educational dialogue”“Excellent story”“What a good series and a good book!”“Excellent addition to series”“A book not to be missed”“hard to put down”
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The truth wonât stay buried forever...
Itâs been four months since forensic psychologist Claire Britten last crossed paths with danger. Finally feeling she can catch her breath, together with her partner, criminal lawyer Nick Markwood, Claire has settled into a new role, volunteering with a support group for children stressed by domestic violence. But a leisurely field trip to a wildlife sanctuary turns deadly, leaving Claire to question whether the death was an accident, suicideâor something far more sinister.
Nick gets the South Shores team on the case, hunting down anyone with a potential grudge against the sanctuary. But their investigation turns wild when other attacks come too close to home. With a hostile predator on the loose, Nick and Claire will have to race to unbury the truth before a killer wipes them from the endangered-species list for good.
South Shores
FALLING DARKNESS
DROWNING TIDES CHASING SHADOWS
Cold Creek
BROKEN BONDS
FORBIDDEN GROUND SHATTERED SECRETS
Home Valley Amish
UPON A WINTERâS NIGHT
DARK CROSSINGS (featuring âThe Covered Bridgeâ) FINDING MERCY RETURN TO GRACE FALL FROM PRIDE
Novels
DOWN RIVER
DEEP DOWN THE HIDING PLACE BELOW THE SURFACE INFERNO HURRICANE DARK ANGEL DARK HARVEST DARK ROAD HOME
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Shallow Grave
Karen Harper
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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2018
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Ebook Edition © February 2018 ISBN: 9781474074704
Version: 2018-01-22
To all our Naples, Florida friends and, as ever,
to Don for thirty lovely winters there.
Praise for the novels of Karen Harper
âKaren Harper has created top-notch characters caught up in a thrilling novel of suspense! A must-read and a keeper.â
âHeather Graham, New York Times bestselling author, on Shallow Grave
âKaren Harper keeps the action and mystery going at full throttle right up to the very last chapter.â
âSuspense Magazine on Chasing Shadows
âThe thrilling finish takes a twist that most readers wonât see coming. While intrigue is the main driver of the story, the able, well-researched plotting and sympathetic characters will keep romance readers along for the ride.â
âPublishers Weekly on Broken Bonds
âHaunting suspense, tender romance and an evocative look at the complexities of Amish lifeâDark Angel is simply riveting!â
âTess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author
âA compelling story...intricate and fascinating details of Amish life.â
âTami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author,
on Dark Road Home
âHarper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end...of this thrilling tale.â
âBooklist on Fall From Pride (starred review)
âA tale guaranteed to bring shivers to the spine,
Down River will delight Harperâs current fans and earn her many more.â
âBooklist (starred review)
âWell-researched and rich in detail... With its tantalizing buildup and well-developed characters, this offering is certain to earn Harper high marks.â
âPublishers Weekly on Dark Angel, winner of
the Mary Higgins Clark Award
Contents
Naples, Florida
Claire had never been more content.
âIâm glad we donât have to be scared anymore,â her daughter, Lexi, said on their usual night walk around their neighborhood. ââSpecially now that Iâm almost five. Even in the dark âcause itâs October now.â
She was holding hands between Claire and her stepfather, Nick, skipping along on the cul-de-sac circled by their large, new house and four others. It was just after 6:30 in the evening. Nick carried a flashlight but hadnât turned it on since the houses and pole lights, as well as the sharp slice of moon in the sky, made it light enough to see.
