The Girl in the River: A totally addictive and heart-racing crime thriller

Book 7: Detective Ellie Reeves

by Rita Herron

Genres: Police Procedurals; Crime Fiction

Synopsis

The body lay in the river, arms outstretched. Long brown hair swirled in all directions, flowing with the current of the water. Her eyes were wide open in death, pale pink lips parted in a scream.

Detective Ellie Reeves should be enjoying the wedding of her dear friend Mia Norman. But instead of celebrating, she is frantically searching for the missing bride. Something is terribly wrong—just hours ago, Mia was blissfully happy. Why would she suddenly vanish?

Bursting through the dressing room, Ellie finds it in disarray—chairs overturned, a perfume bottle shattered. Hiding in the bathroom is Mia’s six-year-old daughter Pixie, curled in a ball and sobbing her heart out. The little girl says she was locked inside when she heard a man’s voice, and her mother crying. “I just want my mommy back,” she pleads. Ellie vows to make that happen.

Turning the venue upside down, Ellie’s blood turns to ice when she reaches the riverbank. Someone is dead in the rippling water, floating beside a white veil. Ellie holds her breath as she turns the body over. It belongs to Tori, Mia’s bridesmaid, a gunshot wound in her back. Near the murder scene, Ellie discovers a button from a man’s shirt, and her friend’s engagement ring. The race is on to find Mia—before it’s too late.

When forensics come back, the investigation takes a dark turn. DNA proves that Mia was actually Jesse Habersham, a woman who went missing five years ago. Ellie is certain that Mia was running from someone. Did her past finally catch up with her?

Facing the most complex case of her career, Ellie is in a race against time. Can she uncover the truth before her friend is brutally killed? And when the murderer comes after innocent little Pixie, will Ellie save her from the clutches of death?

This pulse-pounding and utterly addictive crime thriller will have you staying up way past your bedtime, and scared to turn the lights off! Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot.

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“I read it in one sitting and it kept me on the edge of my seat with my heart pounding. Twisty, fast paced and atmospheric. Hooked me immediately… I didn’t want it to end… I have one thing to say: if Rita Herron ever stops writing this series, I’m going to be so pissed! I’ve read this series since book one; I love Detective Ellie Reeves and this is one of those series that I actually truly do love… A bombshell. A phenomenal crime thriller. A super-tense ride from the very beginning… Start this series today! You will not regret it!” @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A real rollercoaster of a read; it had me sat on the edge of my seat and constantly holding my breath. A real nail-biting crime thriller which gave me chills. Packed to the rafters with tension and suspense. Heartbreaking and gripping in equal measures. Another fantastic-five star read from one of my favorite and very talented authors. Can I have the next book now PLEASE? Loved it!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“Grabs you from the start… Kept me reading way past my bedtime.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Release date: December 6, 2022

Publisher: Bookouture

Print pages: 463