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September 10, 2025
Amanda Steele is back in DEAD WOMAN WALKING

When the body of realtor Christine Lane is discovered in one of Woodbridge\u2019s most affluent homes, Detective Amanda Steele is left reeling. The victim was dating Amanda\u2019s stepbrother, making him an immediate suspect\u2026 Read more\n You\u2019ll want to pre-order your copy of DEAD WOMAN WALKING, an absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller, today!\n Preorder your copy from Amazon here.","phone":" Fans of Detective Amanda Steele will be thrilled to know that she\u2019s back in Dead Woman Walking, now available for pre-order!\n When the body of realtor Christine Lane is discovered in one of Woodbridge\u2019s most affluent homes, Detective Amanda Steele is left reeling. The victim was dating Amanda\u2019s stepbrother, making him an immediate suspect\u2026 Read more\n You\u2019ll want to pre-order your copy of DEAD WOMAN WALKING, an absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller, today!\n Preorder your copy from Amazon here."}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-phone-hidden="true"> Fans of Detective Amanda Steele will be thrilled to know that she’s back in Dead Woman Walking, now available for pre-order! When the body of realtor Christine Lane is discovered in one of Woodbridge’s most affluent homes, Detective Amanda Steele is left reeling. The victim was dating Amanda’s stepbrother, making him an immediate suspect… Read more You’ll want to pre-order your copy of DEAD WOMAN WALKING, an absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller, today! Preorder your copy from Amazon here.
August 27, 2025
New Book Alert: THREE GIRLS GONE @Bookouture

The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she\u2019s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever.\n When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey\u2019s room. Could the killer have been close to her?…\n As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they\u2019re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda\u2019s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation.\n But she\u2019s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey\u2019s dress. \u201cThis girl\u2019s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.\u201d\n With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There\u2019s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it\u2019s too late?\n Three Girls Gone is available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook.\n e-book Audiobook Paperback The latest installment in the Detective Amanda Steele series is live! You won\u2019t want to miss this totally addictive and nail-biting crime thriller!\n The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she\u2019s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever.\n When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey\u2019s room. Could the killer have been close to her?...\n As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they\u2019re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda\u2019s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation.\n But she\u2019s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey\u2019s dress. \u201cThis girl\u2019s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.\u201d\n With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There\u2019s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it\u2019s too late?\n Three Girls Gone is available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook.\n e-book Audiobook Paperback The latest installment in the Detective Amanda Steele series is live! You won\u2019t want to miss this totally addictive and nail-biting crime thriller!\n The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she\u2019s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever.\n When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey\u2019s room. Could the killer have been close to her?...\n As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they\u2019re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda\u2019s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation.\n But she\u2019s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey\u2019s dress. \u201cThis girl\u2019s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.\u201d\n With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There\u2019s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it\u2019s too late?\n Three Girls Gone is available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook.\n e-book Audiobook Paperback The latest installment in the Detective Amanda Steele series is live! You won’t want to miss this totally addictive and nail-biting crime thriller! The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she’s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever. When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey’s room. Could the killer have been close to her?… As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they’re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda’s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation. But she’s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey’s dress. “This girl’s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.” With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There’s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it’s too late? Three Girls Gone is available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook. e-book Audiobook Paperback
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July 2, 2025
Save Her Life – A Look at Reviews

My publisher was curious how I would keep books in such a series fresh and addictive. But when she heard my approach, her doubts disappeared. I encourage you to come meet Sandra yourself.\n
Save Her Life is more than just negotiation\u2026\n \u201cThere are so many layers! Layers and layers!\u201d \u2013 Goodreads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cMost mysteries are usually written from a detective or police officer’s point of view, but this is the first time I’ve read a book about a negotiator!! Won’t be the last!\u201d \u2013 Goodreads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cA real rollercoaster with amazing characters and a scary plot. Really enjoyed this first outing with Sandra Vos and will definitely be reading the series.\u201d \u2013 Amazon, Verified review, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201c10\/10, a million stars. I absolutely could not put this book down. I was disappointed that I had to work this week and couldn\u2019t just sit and crush the whole book at once\u2026 Just absolutely unputdownable!\u201d Read_and_rescue, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cBrilliant and addictive\u2026 Utterly impossible to put down\u2026 A book that hooked me quickly and I devoured quickly. I loved this from beginning to end.\u201d Littlemissbooklover87, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cOh my greatness! What an incredible action-packed book!\u2026 Had me on the edge of my seat straight from the first chapter\u2026 Incredible\u2026 Phenomenal.\u201d Tiffanystales, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cGripping\u2026 Will have your heart in your throat\u2026 Amazing\u2026 You\u2019ll find it very hard to stop reading once you start\u2026 Unforgettable!\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cI\u2019ve been hooked from the first page to the last, unable to concentrate on anything else\u2026 Set my heart pounding.\u201d NetGalley reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cI literally couldn\u2019t tear my mind away from this book. When I wasn\u2019t reading, I was thinking about it\u2026 I just wanted to keep reading!\u201d Leannebookstagram, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cWow!!! I looooved\u2026 I literally read it in one sitting\u2026 I could not put it down.\u201d Jodieandrefski, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cAmazing\u2026 Incredible\u2026 Leaves you holding your breath and frantically turning the pages.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cLet me tell you, it didn\u2019t disappoint! I had a hard time putting this one down. A thrill ride and tension riser from the start.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cHeart-pounding\u2026 Fantastic\u2026 I was rapidly turning pages to see what would happen next.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cAbsolutely brilliant\u2026 I literally didn\u2019t put it down and read it in one sitting.\u201d NetGalley reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cKept me on the edge of my seat\u2026 Hard to put down\u2026 Amazing!\u201d Rubie_reads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n Start reading Save Her Life today! Click here to be taken to Amazon in your country.","tablet":" The idea for a new series hit me two Christmases ago. It was something different from what I\u2019ve written but still well within the wheelhouse of crime fiction. This was how Sandra Vos, a top negotiator with the FBI\u2019s Crisis Negotiation Unit, was born.\n My publisher was curious how I would keep books in such a series fresh and addictive. But when she heard my approach, her doubts disappeared. I encourage you to come meet Sandra yourself.\n Save Her Life is more than just negotiation\u2026\n \u201cThere are so many layers! Layers and layers!\u201d \u2013 Goodreads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cMost mysteries are usually written from a detective or police officer's point of view, but this is the first time I've read a book about a negotiator!! Won't be the last!\u201d \u2013 Goodreads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cA real rollercoaster with amazing characters and a scary plot. Really enjoyed this first outing with Sandra Vos and will definitely be reading the series.\u201d \u2013 Amazon, Verified review, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201c10\/10, a million stars. I absolutely could not put this book down. I was disappointed that I had to work this week and couldn\u2019t just sit and crush the whole book at once\u2026 Just absolutely unputdownable!\u201d Read_and_rescue, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cBrilliant and addictive\u2026 Utterly impossible to put down\u2026 A book that hooked me quickly and I devoured quickly. I loved this from beginning to end.\u201d Littlemissbooklover87, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cOh my greatness! What an incredible action-packed book!\u2026 Had me on the edge of my seat straight from the first chapter\u2026 Incredible\u2026 Phenomenal.\u201d Tiffanystales, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cGripping\u2026 Will have your heart in your throat\u2026 Amazing\u2026 You\u2019ll find it very hard to stop reading once you start\u2026 Unforgettable!\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cI\u2019ve been hooked from the first page to the last, unable to concentrate on anything else\u2026 Set my heart pounding.\u201d NetGalley reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cI literally couldn\u2019t tear my mind away from this book. When I wasn\u2019t reading, I was thinking about it\u2026 I just wanted to keep reading!\u201d Leannebookstagram, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cWow!!! I looooved\u2026 I literally read it in one sitting\u2026 I could not put it down.\u201d Jodieandrefski, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cAmazing\u2026 Incredible\u2026 Leaves you holding your breath and frantically turning the pages.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cLet me tell you, it didn\u2019t disappoint! I had a hard time putting this one down. A thrill ride and tension riser from the start.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cHeart-pounding\u2026 Fantastic\u2026 I was rapidly turning pages to see what would happen next.\u201d Goodreads reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cAbsolutely brilliant\u2026 I literally didn\u2019t put it down and read it in one sitting.\u201d NetGalley reviewer, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n \u201cKept me on the edge of my seat\u2026 Hard to put down\u2026 Amazing!\u201d Rubie_reads, \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\n Start reading Save Her Life today! Click here to be taken to Amazon in your country.","phone":" The idea for a new series hit me two Christmases ago. It was something different from what I\u2019ve written but still well within the wheelhouse of crime fiction. This was how Sandra Vos, a top negotiator with the FBI\u2019s Crisis Negotiation Unit, was born.\n My publisher was curious how I would keep books in such a series fresh and addictive. But when she heard my approach, her doubts disappeared. I encourage you to come meet Sandra yourself.\n