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Investigator Kat Cromwell Mystery #3
The One Who Ran
Escaping a nightmare… could cost a young runaway her life.
Aimlessly stumbling through the quiet seaside town of Dana Point in the early hours of the morning, a broken young woman desperately utters a few terrifying words, before collapsing into traumatized silence… "There are more."
With no clear crime and a victim who can't speak, Orange County Sheriff's Department investigators Kat and Hugo aren't even sure they have a case to open. But with the weight of her own secrets on her shoulders, Kat is determined to peel back the layers and find out what happened to the poor girl lying in a hospital bed… where not everyone wants her to recover.
Dive into the third instalment of this addictive series by USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Harvey.
Aimlessly stumbling through the quiet seaside town of Dana Point in the early hours of the morning, a broken young woman desperately utters a few terrifying words, before collapsing into traumatized silence… "There are more."
With no clear crime and a victim who can't speak, Orange County Sheriff's Department investigators Kat and Hugo aren't even sure they have a case to open. But with the weight of her own secrets on her shoulders, Kat is determined to peel back the layers and find out what happened to the poor girl lying in a hospital bed… where not everyone wants her to recover.
Dive into the third instalment of this addictive series by USA Today bestselling author Nicholas Harvey.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2025
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About the author
Nicholas Harvey
46 books179 followersA USA Today bestselling author, Nicholas Harvey's life has been anything but ordinary. Race car driver, motorsports professional, adventure traveller, divemaster, and since 2020, a full-time novelist. Raised in England, Nick has dual UK and US citizenship and now lives nomadically wherever he and his amazing wife, Cheryl, choose to land for a few months. He is the author of the Nora Sommer Suspense, Kat Cromwell Mystery, and AJ Bailey Adventure series, as well as multiple collaborations.
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August 26, 2025
This was a fast paced, wild ride. I really love Kat and Hugo. They really do balance each other. I’m loving the threads through the series and I can’t wait to see what is coming. The author has such a great unique way…I love his characters. I highly recommend you dive in.
August 23, 2025
The One Who Ran - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
A strange encounter on a dark night plunges headstrong Inspector Kat Cromwell and her sensible, more cautious partner Hugo Fuentes, into a major trafficking case.
Have-a-go heroine Kat often acts rashly and it's this that gets spectacular results...but at what cost to her career - or maybe even her life?
Nicholas Harvey realistically shows the struggles law enforcement endures to bring perps to justice.
An entertaining storyline, great characters, (including Roger, Kat's protection rabbit) plus lots of action, will keep you rooting for the good guys - and eager for Book 4.
What are you waiting for?
Go grab your copy of The One Who Ran right now!
A strange encounter on a dark night plunges headstrong Inspector Kat Cromwell and her sensible, more cautious partner Hugo Fuentes, into a major trafficking case.
Have-a-go heroine Kat often acts rashly and it's this that gets spectacular results...but at what cost to her career - or maybe even her life?
Nicholas Harvey realistically shows the struggles law enforcement endures to bring perps to justice.
An entertaining storyline, great characters, (including Roger, Kat's protection rabbit) plus lots of action, will keep you rooting for the good guys - and eager for Book 4.
What are you waiting for?
Go grab your copy of The One Who Ran right now!
August 7, 2025
Dark, urgent, and unflinchingly human, this gripping crime thriller follows our emotionally flawed yet fiercely principled investigator Kat as she teams up with her loyal partner to unravel the chilling truth behind a woman found dazed and drugged, stumbling through the city streets of Dana Point. As clues unfold, the trail leads to young women vanishing, only to reappear drugged, broken—or not at all. The investigator’s internal struggles ignite her relentless drive to solve a deadly puzzle centered in the brutal underworld. Tautly written and emotionally resonant, this story is as much about justice as it is about survival—and the cost of looking away. A haunting, unforgettable read.
July 22, 2025
OK I can say it, WOW!!! What an incredibly good book!! It kept me on the edge of my seat and believe me when I say I couldn't go to sleep at even 3 AM. There were enough surprises to surprise me!!! I haven't made up my mind about Kat yet. Is she incredibly smart and intuitive or is she reckless. Well, she's both. Well done Mr. author. I love this series!!!
August 9, 2025
Wow! This book never stopped with the suspense. Investigators Kat Cromwell and her partner Hugo, don’t know if it is a case they should be handling when a young lady was almost hit while stumbling into the road, or if she is another unfortunate woman who have become addicted to drugs. But the three words she said before becoming unconscious, makes them think, there is more to her story. “There are more”. And when someone is apparently trying to make sure, she doesn’t regain consciousness. One clue leads to another, and another . Just when they think they have it figured out as to what is going on, the investigation leads somewhere else. This book will definitely keep guessing and it is a case of …..I did not see that coming. I definitely recommend it and it definitely deserves 5 stars
August 14, 2025
“There are more” … if that isn’t guaranteed to keep you reading, then I don’t know what is - absolutely unputdownable!
Not only was this a gripping mystery that had you emotionally invested from the start, it was a great read throughout packed full of surprises right up until the last sentence.
There is lots more learnt yet still so much to find out about this intrepid investigator.
Kat Cromwell is become more real and endearing to the readers which each new book; Nicholas Harvey has managed to add another inspiring, strong female to his character repertoire and I’m hooked.
As always, I’m left waiting eagerly for the next one!
Not only was this a gripping mystery that had you emotionally invested from the start, it was a great read throughout packed full of surprises right up until the last sentence.
There is lots more learnt yet still so much to find out about this intrepid investigator.
Kat Cromwell is become more real and endearing to the readers which each new book; Nicholas Harvey has managed to add another inspiring, strong female to his character repertoire and I’m hooked.
As always, I’m left waiting eagerly for the next one!
September 27, 2025
As always
Nick hits another home run. This series has been such a pleasure to read. Kat is s bit of a "brat" but she has instincts of a wild cat..Hugo is a great partner for her, calm, more by the book but still supportive of her and her crazy brain. They caught some of the bad guys, some got killed, they hopefully broke up a trafficking ring, I'm not sure we're done here. There's more to look into.
Nick's books are always so real that I feel like I'm on scene and being able to feel like that is why I read his stories. Can't wait for the next one while I catch up with AJ and Nora.
Nick hits another home run. This series has been such a pleasure to read. Kat is s bit of a "brat" but she has instincts of a wild cat..Hugo is a great partner for her, calm, more by the book but still supportive of her and her crazy brain. They caught some of the bad guys, some got killed, they hopefully broke up a trafficking ring, I'm not sure we're done here. There's more to look into.
Nick's books are always so real that I feel like I'm on scene and being able to feel like that is why I read his stories. Can't wait for the next one while I catch up with AJ and Nora.
August 25, 2025
BEST Kat Cromwell book yet!
“There are more…” hooks you from page one. What happened to this woman is far more complicated than it first seems. The wild twists and turns don’t stop until the very end. I love how the main characters are more clearly defined. Kat is as tenacious as ever, Hugo shows a more human side, and we finally learn more about Kat’s fiancé. That has been driving me nuts!! Can't wait for number 4 in the series!
“There are more…” hooks you from page one. What happened to this woman is far more complicated than it first seems. The wild twists and turns don’t stop until the very end. I love how the main characters are more clearly defined. Kat is as tenacious as ever, Hugo shows a more human side, and we finally learn more about Kat’s fiancé. That has been driving me nuts!! Can't wait for number 4 in the series!
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September 17, 2025Wow, so many twists and turns, from the beginning when a girl stumbles into the road, to the very end. Love Kat the charge ahead investigator who uses her instant camera to record everything and Hugo the more cautious one, as they do what needs to be done to put the bad guys away.
Definitely keeps you reading to see what happens next.
Great read!
Definitely keeps you reading to see what happens next.
Great read!
January 30, 2026
Another Great Kat Cromwell Mystery
Kat is a bit of a loose cannon or as her partner says “a hand grenade with the pin pulled’ but she gets the job done. The latest case seems to be impossible but all the string slowly tie together. I am looking forward to reading more of these.
Kat is a bit of a loose cannon or as her partner says “a hand grenade with the pin pulled’ but she gets the job done. The latest case seems to be impossible but all the string slowly tie together. I am looking forward to reading more of these.
August 30, 2025
A great book
The One Who Ran is another exciting Kat Cromwell book. Nick continues to explore the relationship between Kat and Hugo while telling a great story. A great read.
The One Who Ran is another exciting Kat Cromwell book. Nick continues to explore the relationship between Kat and Hugo while telling a great story. A great read.
September 26, 2025
Captivating, thoroughly enjoyable. I cannot wait until the next one in the series.
October 5, 2025
Kat and Hugo are quite the team. Love their banter, respect for one another and their great mystery solving partnership.
This is a great series and this story is a fabulous addition.
This is a great series and this story is a fabulous addition.
December 1, 2025
Love the characters, but the story did not feel quote finished. I have feeling like something is missing. This is why 3/5 stars
January 12, 2026
fabulous read!
Really well put together. Kat being Kat really does keep it moving along with one twist after another. A great read!
Really well put together. Kat being Kat really does keep it moving along with one twist after another. A great read!
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