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A Harley Cole Mystery #5
Nowhere Girl
FBI special agent Harley Cole knows as well as anyone how dangerous the desert can be—and when a body surfaces, killed by venomous bites, at first it seems the desert has claimed another life. But as Harley looks deeper, she realizes there may just be more than meets the eye.
Harley, hot on the trail of a diabolical killer, knows she will need to tap all of her brilliance to stop him—yet he always seems to stay one step ahead.
Will she survive her most dangerous opponent yet?
A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the HARLEY COLE series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.
Harley, hot on the trail of a diabolical killer, knows she will need to tap all of her brilliance to stop him—yet he always seems to stay one step ahead.
Will she survive her most dangerous opponent yet?
A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the HARLEY COLE series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2023
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About the author
Kate Bold
632 books387 followersBestselling 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)
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)
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February 27, 2023
Again nothing special. I dig the shorter books in a long series though, makes me feel like I’m watching a tv series except listening to it. Predictable plot, but still really wanting to find out the big overall plot line!!!
Audiobook
Audiobook
September 23, 2023
Spoiler Notes
Nowhere Girl by Kate Bold (5/23)
[A Harley Cole FBI Suspense Thriller - 4]
(A- N/A) [9-22-23]
Audible: Reagan Tankersley, Okay
Narrator is Male
Harley Cole (35)
Divorced Heroine
FBI - FBI Agent Heroine
New Mexico
High School Bullying
Revenge
Death by Scorpion
Death by Snake
Serial Killer Thriller
The best book in the series so far, for me.
Three females are murdered by unusual means. After much investigation the common link is they attended the same high school.
A teenager is bitten by a Black Mambo Snake while waiting for her boyfriend to return to the tent.
A wife is killed by a Deadly Scorpion.
A dance instructor is bitten by a Deadly Snake from Australia while she’s in the tub.
The bullies locked a boy student in his locker overnight with a big snake. Years later that student committed suicide to get relief from the memories of that night.
His brother starts killing someone connected in some way with the bullies. An exciting ending.
Nowhere Girl by Kate Bold (5/23)
[A Harley Cole FBI Suspense Thriller - 4]
(A- N/A) [9-22-23]
Audible: Reagan Tankersley, Okay
Narrator is Male
Harley Cole (35)
Divorced Heroine
FBI - FBI Agent Heroine
New Mexico
High School Bullying
Revenge
Death by Scorpion
Death by Snake
Serial Killer Thriller
The best book in the series so far, for me.
Three females are murdered by unusual means. After much investigation the common link is they attended the same high school.
A teenager is bitten by a Black Mambo Snake while waiting for her boyfriend to return to the tent.
A wife is killed by a Deadly Scorpion.
A dance instructor is bitten by a Deadly Snake from Australia while she’s in the tub.
The bullies locked a boy student in his locker overnight with a big snake. Years later that student committed suicide to get relief from the memories of that night.
His brother starts killing someone connected in some way with the bullies. An exciting ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2023
Audiobook- I rated this book as a 3.5-4.0. The portion of the story about spiders and snakes is very creepy. Finally, there is some information about Harley’s sister case. This author seems to have an outline she follows in the same pattern with each book in this series. I’m taking a break from the series. There are too many gaps and lack of carry over from book to book. I didn’t like the question of a romance between partners. I’ve listened to the first five books in the series and we are still in the beginning of the story about Harley’s sister. Also, the author has dropped the story about Harley’s dad.
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September 2, 2025
If you’re all about high-stakes suspense, meet your new go-to binge: Nowhere Girl throws FBI badass Harley Cole into a scorching desert mystery with venom—literally. A body surfaces, apparently bitten to death by desert wildlife. But Harley, sharp as ever, suspects something far more sinister.
The pacing is relentless, the tension like desert air—dry, heavy, and impossible to escape. Harley’s brilliant, broken edges give the series its emotional bite, and the killer? Diabolical enough to keep you guessing and turning pages well past bedtime. It’s classic procedural with a deadly twist and style to burn.
The pacing is relentless, the tension like desert air—dry, heavy, and impossible to escape. Harley’s brilliant, broken edges give the series its emotional bite, and the killer? Diabolical enough to keep you guessing and turning pages well past bedtime. It’s classic procedural with a deadly twist and style to burn.
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December 17, 2022
Nowhere Girl is the best book so far in this series. Harley is searching for a serial killer in the desert which makes this hunt much more difficult and dangerous. She is focused on the case but at the same time worrying about personal matters. The story and the plot are good, and well put together.
I thank the author for the ARC.
I thank the author for the ARC.
December 23, 2022
I don't like snakes, this one was creepy. I loved it🐍🦂
January 30, 2023
Love the series and this was one of the best . Love a good thriller
March 30, 2023
Oh, God. Glocks do not have a safety other than the trigger. Fail.
Guy just reaches out and takes the gun from Harley's hand without a fight. So professional.
Guy just reaches out and takes the gun from Harley's hand without a fight. So professional.
May 22, 2023
Definitely good read
The series keeps my attention. I recommend if you want to stay on the edge of your seat. Read this series it doesn’t disappoint.
The series keeps my attention. I recommend if you want to stay on the edge of your seat. Read this series it doesn’t disappoint.
June 4, 2023
I really enjoy this series I can not get enough of this FBI agent she is amazing. She has her problems but she really thinks things out.
May 31, 2024
I'm listening to the audio books for this series. Every one of the books have been fantastic but this has been the best one yet!
October 17, 2024
Not a fan of the creepy crawlies. 😐
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2025
The narrator did a good job. Borrowed via Hoopla.
October 25, 2025
Great read
Great book…keeps you on the edge of your seat and you want to just keep reading until you finish the book.
Great book…keeps you on the edge of your seat and you want to just keep reading until you finish the book.
March 31, 2023
Nowhere Girl was the best of the series so far. The element of desert insects and reptiles was a unique twist on a murder mystery.
I’m curious though, which homeschooler hurt you Kate Bold? In books 4 and 5, there is unnecessary detail spent on including the fact certain characters were homeschooled. All of the details chosen to describe these characters implied they are unsocialized, awkward, naive and unable to deal in normal situations *because they were homeschooled* Or homeschoolers are basically a breeding farm where the older kids have no autonomy or personal freedom, are expected to take care of the younger kids because there are too many and the chaos is palpable (you made that detail very clear 🤦🏼♀️) I mean, there’s probably some educating happening in there somewhere, at least the little ones weren’t made out to be feral 🙄
I appreciate many do not understand or agree with the decision to homeschool made by other families but cmon now 🤦🏼♀️
I’m curious though, which homeschooler hurt you Kate Bold? In books 4 and 5, there is unnecessary detail spent on including the fact certain characters were homeschooled. All of the details chosen to describe these characters implied they are unsocialized, awkward, naive and unable to deal in normal situations *because they were homeschooled* Or homeschoolers are basically a breeding farm where the older kids have no autonomy or personal freedom, are expected to take care of the younger kids because there are too many and the chaos is palpable (you made that detail very clear 🤦🏼♀️) I mean, there’s probably some educating happening in there somewhere, at least the little ones weren’t made out to be feral 🙄
I appreciate many do not understand or agree with the decision to homeschool made by other families but cmon now 🤦🏼♀️
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