When Police Chief Maggie Riley stumbles across a body on a storm-lashed night, she’s certain the frightened teenage girl she spots fleeing the scene knows more than she’s saying… but trusting her could be a deadly mistake.
Once a rising star in a big-city police force, Maggie’s life shattered when her younger brother vanished without a trace. Years later, still haunted and still searching, she’s ended up as the poorly paid chief of police in Coyote Cove—a crumbling logging town hidden deep in the Maine woods.
Then a murdered man is found dumped by the roadside, dragging Maggie back into the world of violent crime she thought she’d left behind. When Heather, a withdrawn high-school dropout, emerges trembling from the forest nearby, Maggie’s instincts scream that the girl is hiding the truth. But Heather refuses to talk—and in a town full of secrets, silence can be just as dangerous as lies.
With the townspeople closing ranks and even her own deputy turning against her, Maggie finds herself battling resistance at every turn. Then a shocking kidnapping shatters everything she thought she understood about the case. Desperate for redemption and determined not to fail again, Maggie will risk everything to save an innocent life.
But is she already too late? Or will the most dangerous killer she’s ever faced stay one step ahead—forever?
A gripping, pulse-pounding crime thriller packed with twists and tension. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Louise Penny, and Melinda Leigh.
Readers can’t get enough of The Girl Who Lied:
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Had me from page one! I was cheering Maggie on the whole time—suspenseful, addictive, and impossible to put down. I’m thrilled this is Book 1!” — Goodreads reviewer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “I am officially HOOKED. Just when you think it’s over, it keeps twisting. A fast, thrilling read with characters I absolutely loved.” — Goodreads reviewer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Small-town crime with a police chief haunted by tragedy? Yes please. A wild ride with a jaw-dropping twist!” — Yorkshire Carly
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Completely enthralling. I didn’t want it to end—even as I raced through the pages. Sheer genius.” — NetGalley reviewer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Dark, gripping, and relentlessly suspenseful. Hooks you from the first chapter and never lets go.” — Goodreads reviewer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “An absolutely addictive page-turner. Do not miss this one—it’s a real treat.” — NetGalley reviewer
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “A brilliant start to a new series. Twists, turns, and revelations that keep you guessing to the very end.” — Bookreviewercakemaker
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Fast-paced, creepy, and packed with secrets. Clear your schedule—you’ll read it in one sitting.” — Goodreads reviewer
