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The Killing Code: Don’t miss this brand-new, nail-biting police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of John Grisham and Ann Cleeves in 2026!
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Expected 7 May 26Don’t miss this brand-new, suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of John Grisham and Ann Cleeves in 2026. Pre-order now!THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONE
In the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city's most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices.
THE KILLER HAS A LIST
As bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grabbles with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister's abductor.
AND HE'S JUST GETTING STARTED
With the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected.
Readers LOVE The Detective Meredith Somerset series!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.
In the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city's most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices.
THE KILLER HAS A LIST
As bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grabbles with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister's abductor.
AND HE'S JUST GETTING STARTED
With the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected.
Readers LOVE The Detective Meredith Somerset series!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.
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About the author
Steve Frech
10 books312 followersSteve Frech lives in Los Angeles. His best-selling thrillers, DARK HOLLOWS, NIGHTINGALE HOUSE, and DEADLY GAMES, are available in all e-book formats and paperback from HQ Stories & Harper Collins.
SECRETS TO THE GRAVE (Book 1 in the Detective Meredith Somerset series) is now available.
In addition to writing, he is the co-creator of 'Sports? with Jessimae Peluso' for Comedy Central.
He is phenomenal at bar trivia, enjoys cooking, and is a frustrated Chicago Bears fan.
SECRETS TO THE GRAVE (Book 1 in the Detective Meredith Somerset series) is now available.
In addition to writing, he is the co-creator of 'Sports? with Jessimae Peluso' for Comedy Central.
He is phenomenal at bar trivia, enjoys cooking, and is a frustrated Chicago Bears fan.
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