Get Out

by Kate Bold

“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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Rookie Deputy Heather King is fresh on her first day on the job in her small Midwestern town—when she discovers a crime scene detail overlooked by others—and finds herself thrown headlong into a race to catch a killer.

As a series of murders plague truck stops across the county, Heather pieces together the clues, and is drawn into a lethal trap—where she may just be the next casualty….

GET OUT is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,000 five star ratings and reviews.

The Heather King mystery series is a riveting saga that will have you on the edge of your seat with its intense twists and exhilarating suspense. Featuring a captivating new take on the genre, this series presents an ingenious protagonist who is sure to win your heart and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Lee Child, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading.

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2025

About the author

Bestselling author Kate Bold is author of the ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising six books (and counting); of the CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising eight books (and counting); of the HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising ten books (and counting); of the KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER series, comprising five books (and counting). Kate loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.kateboldauthor.com to join the mailing list, receive free ebooks, hear the latest news, and stay in touch.

BOOKS BY KATE BOLD

EVE HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

IN HIS BLOOD (Book #1)

IN HIS SIGHTS (Book #2)

IN HIS REACH (Book #3)

IN HIS MIND (Book #4)

IN HIS WAY (Book #5)

(and counting)

KAYLIE BROOKS SUSPENSE THRILLER

LAST BREATH (Book #1)

LAST CHANCE (Book #2)

LAST WISH (Book #3)

LAST SHOT (Book #4)

LAST MISTAKE (Book #5)

(and counting)

HARLEY COLE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOWHERE SAFE (Book #1)

NOWHERE LEFT (Book #2)

NOWHERE TO RUN (Book #3)

NOWHERE LIKE THIS (Book #4)

NOWHERE GIRL (Book #5)

NOWHERE TO HIDE (Book #6)

NOWHERE CERTAIN (Book #7)

NOWHERE PURE (Book #8)

NOWHERE SOUND (Book #9)

NOWHERE SANE (Book #10)

(and counting)

CAMILLE GRACE SUSPENSE THRILLER

NOT ME (Book #1)

NOT NOW (Book #2)

NOT WELL (Book #3)

NOT HER (Book #4)

NOT NORMAL (Book #5)

NOT AGAIN (Book #6)

NOT SAFE (Book #7)

NOT TODAY (Book #8)

(and counting)

ALEXA CHASE SUSPENSE THRILLER

THE KILLING GAME (Book #1)

THE KILLING TIDE (Book #2)

THE KILLING HOUR (Book #3)

THE KILLING POINT (Book #4)

THE KILLING FOG (Book #5)

THE KILLING PLACE (Book #6)

(and counting)

ASHLEY HOPE SUSPENSE THRILLER

LET ME GO (Book #1)

LET ME OUT (Book #2)

LET ME LIVE (Book #3)

LET ME BREATHE (Book #4)

LET ME FORGET (Book #5)

LET ME ESCAPE (Book #6)

(and counting)

Reviews

[Jennifer (Jaye) · Rating 3 out of 5]

*The Deep End*

This is my first book by this author and it’s promising. I’m curious to see how Heather copes as she progresses in law enforcement.

We’re introduced to newly qualified rookie deputy Heather King, the first book in the series of ten books. Driven by a desire to uncover the mystery of her sister’s disappearance, she joins the force. Currently, she’s learning the ropes.

On her first day, she’s thrown into the deep end, assisting on a murder case alongside an experienced detective.

Heather possesses a unique ability to spot patterns faster than some seasoned detectives. This makes her an invaluable asset as a detective, though it often leads to conflicts with the sheriff.

A serial killer is on the loose, targeting young girls with striking similarities to his ex-wife. He believes he’s saving them from becoming like her.

When Heather breaks protocol, she faces serious trouble. Will she survive to explain herself?

[Dan Silverman · Rating 1 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Kindle , and honestly, the only reason I picked it up was the suspiciously high Goodreads rating.

From the very first pages, it was obvious that the writing was juvenile at best. The protagonist, rookie Deputy Heather King, is your standard-issue "fresh on the job but somehow notices what everyone else missed" female law enforcement character, a plot template so worn out it's practically see-through. There's nothing nuanced or surprising about her. The character development, if you can even call it that, reads like a checklist someone ran through quickly before hitting "publish."
And the story itself was contrived from start to finish with all the hallmarks of AI assistance. A series of murders at truck stops across a small Midwestern county, a rookie who stumbles into a deadly trap. Not one element of this book felt original, and the entire plot could genuinely have been condensed into about five pages without losing a single thing of value. I only pushed through to the end out of morbid curiosity....like slowing down to look at a car accident, wondering just how bad it could get.
Regarding the glowing ***** star reviews. I dug through some of the profiles and noticed that several reviewer profiles follow a clear pattern where multiple five-star reviews are posted in rapid succession, all using similar language and structure. That's not how real readers behave. Real readers have varied tastes, mixed opinions, and don't churn out identical looking posts across dozens of books in a short window. I think most critical thinkers will see it immediately.

Which brings me to Kate Bold herself. A quick look reveals that "Kate Bold" has over 100 publictions across more than a dozen series Goodreads, with titles cranked out at a pace that defies any reasonable understanding of human writing capacity. Just the Heather King series alone, which Get Out kicks off, already has 10 books planned (released one per month), and the Harley Cole series has 16 books. That volume, produced that quickly, with that level of formulaic consistency, strongly suggests this is not a single human author sitting down at a desk.

Whether it's a team of writers, an AI pipeline, or some combination of both, the result is exactly what you'd expect, a factory-line fiction that hits all the genre beats, all derivative and cliché.
No one with a genuine appreciation for storytelling should be rating this five stars.

[Avid · Rating 5 out of 5]

GR states it won't be published until November 2025... perhaps this is for mass publication? IDK?

Regardless, I just finished, and think this is one of the best books she's written. The characters are real, the plot is strong and well developed, the story reads smoothly drawing you into its intensity, and it is a definite page turner where you can't put it down because you're hoping to find out clues or more info on the next page just so you can take a break only to grab you again and keep you reading.

I just finished a book she wrote and was very frustrated with how she portrayed her law enforcement characters. They were all so stereotypical that it completely ruined the book. This was written thoughtfully.

Instead of spoiling anything, below is part of a spot-on book review taken off the front home page of GR by another reviewer: Reader Review for the Killing Game

"Rookie Deputy Heather King is fresh on her first day on the job in her small Midwestern town—when she discovers a crime scene detail overlooked by others—and finds herself thrown headlong into a race to catch a killer.

As a series of murders plague truck stops across the county, Heather pieces together the clues, and is drawn into a lethal trap—where she may just be the next casualty…."
Reader Review for the Killing Game

Recommended 👍
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[Ashley Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an intense read which as usual draws me in. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Unlike with most thrillers in this you’re told who the killer is when he is introduced into the story. I enjoyed this different approach. There was a lot of repetition between the main character and her partner mostly non- verbally. He’d compliment her, she would be surprised at his praise from her “reserved partner”. The lack of variation became tiresome. For the most part I enjoyed this book.

[Constance Norgaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get Out ( A Heather King Suspense Thriller Book One( Kate Bold

A young Rookie after a serial killer is finding her way in the police department. She has a good mentor and as they work the case ideas keep coming to her. She listens to her inner self and tries to track. She also lost a Sister years ago and wonders what happened to her. These stories start to come together.

[Paige Alexander Alexander · Rating 2 out of 5]

Usually, 100 per cent my cup of tea in terms of genre and storyline; however, I found the main character conceited and annoying. Further, a 'rookie' would not be given that much responsibility and no way would they be permitted to get away with breaking protocol and going against rules. Continual referencing to the sister was also annoying. I put it down before I finished it. A pass from me.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get Out defines a Suspense Thriller

Get out by author Kate Bold is absolutely a fast reading, pulse racing thriller. You may find yourself verbalizing alerts to Heather as you read on.

[Josephine Pizzimenti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read from Kate Bold

Good read, but too many mentions of the missing sister. Every chapter almost has a nod to her and being the reason for becoming an officer. Annoying really but besides that, a good book

[Janet Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting story. A woman becomes a police officer and on her first day on the job gets to be involved with a serial murder case. She lost her sister when she was younger. Her sister had disappeared and hadn't been found. Highly recommended.

[Pete Woollven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book

Absolutely brilliant book couldn't put it down superb well written and a great cast of characters and story line loved it kept you guessing right to the end can't wait to read more from this author

[Karen Sheldon · Rating 4 out of 5]

really like this author

This is probably the fourth or fifth book. I’ve read by this author and each and every one of them is better than the others. She has a great way of writing and putting the details into the storyline, which make it even more interesting.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story with plot twists and turns, and well narrated making it easy to listen to.

[Sheila A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

fast moving book

This book moves fast, easy to read and keeps your interest throughout. Can’t wait for the next one. A good read.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

not my cuppa

[Elsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the premise of Heather becoming a cop to find her sister and or justice for her. Will continue to read the series!

[Pat Drury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely my kind of book. Thrillers and suspense

[Joe McRobb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was a very good. Read. I:lost sleep as I had to read just one more chapter. Or. More,