Bøger af Dana Perry

Ten days ago, straight-A student Jessica Stanley ran away from home. Now her lifeless body lies pale and still in an empty parking lot, her unblinking brown eyes staring up to the night sky... FBI agent Nikki Cassidy's heart pounds as she takes in the short, dark hair and delicate features of fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Stanley. It's another unsolved murder in Groveton, Ohio, just like her sister, Caitlin, fifteen years before. Her family beg her to keep her distance, but Nikki knows she can't walk away. What if her sister's killer is back? Talking to Jessica's heartbroken family, Nikki learns that she wasn't happy at home. Just days ago, she packed a few belongings into her school backpack and left, never to be seen alive again. Determined to give Jessica's family the answers she never found for herself, Nikki works around the clock, trawling hours of CCTV footage from the scene. And just when she thinks she's close to uncovering the truth, a chilling email arrives that confirms her deepest fear. There are more victims, Nikki. Can you ever stop me? This killer is playing a dangerous game, and he has Nikki in his sights now-one wrong move and she could be his next victim. She's determined to unmask the monster who has tortured her hometown for decades. But what if the killer is someone close to her? What if it's someone she loves? Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will absolutely love this gripping new series from Dana Perry. Prepare to stay up all night! What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author "This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As dawn breaks over a small gas station on the outskirts of Groveton, Ohio, the body of a teenage girl lies totally still. Long blonde hair covers her face, and a length of frayed rope hangs loosely around her neck. It's only a matter of time before someone finds her, just like her killer intended... When FBI agent Nikki Cassidy receives a call from Groveton's Chief of Police, her heart pounds. A young girl just knocked on the door of Nikki's old family home, claiming to be Nikki's kid sister, Caitlin. But Caitlin was murdered fifteen years ago. Who is the girl and what does she want? Nikki thinks the impersonator could finally lead her to her sister's twisted killer. But her hope is shattered when the girl's lifeless body is found strangled at a local service stop. If the girl knew about Caitlin, could she have known the identity of the killer? Was she murdered before she could unmask them? Going against her boss's orders to stay away, Nikki traces the girl's last known steps to her best friend, Shirley. Nikki learns that the girl was last seen meeting with a stranger at the mall. Could it have been her killer? Closer than ever to uncovering the truth, Nikki can't give up now. But when Shirley's body is found at another service station, a length of rope wound around her neck, her heart shatters. Another young life has been lost. Nikki vows that this will be the last. When an intruder breaks into her old home, Nikki knows it's the killer sending her a sign. As she walks into the familiar old house in the dead of night, will she finally get justice and catch her sister's killer, or did she just walk into a deadly trap? If you enjoy Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you will absolutely love this gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller. What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author"This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge... On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind. Another girl has been taken. Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin. The killer is back. Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems-everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her... She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything-even her own life-to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all... If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked! What readers are saying about The Nowhere Girls: "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I really loved it and had to finish it in one day!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nancy Lavelle lies still on the floor. With her eyes looking towards her children’s rooms, her hands are clasped in prayer, as if the last thing she wished for was her children to be saved...When Detective Abby Pearce is called to the Beach House, a holiday home in the most affluent part of Martha’s Vineyard, she finds five bodies. An entire family has been killed in a frenzied attack... all except one. Fifteen-year-old Karin is the only survivor. Sitting in the house, surrounded by her family, she stares into the distance and doesn’t say a word. When Karin’s grandparents fly in to take her home, Abby’s investigation takes a shocking turn. Taking one look at the traumatised girl, they recoil—the girl curled up in a hospital bed isn’t their granddaughter. So who is she? And where is the real Karin Lavelle?Abby fears the missing girl is in serious danger, and with local residents worried that the killer is still on the island and the press questioning her every move, she’s under pressure to solve both crimes fast. But when she uncovers a link between Thomas Lavelle’s New York office and her previous job at the NYPD, she begins to fear that these brutal murders are a sign... and that she’s next. Can she find the killer before another life is taken, or is she walking into a trap?This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton, but be warned—you won’t want to put it down!What readers are saying about Silent Island:"An ending that will leave you stunned." Just Reviews"Clever, twisty and altogether spine-chilling!" NetGalley reviewer"Hit the ground running and never let up... Kept me glued to the story right up to the last page." Goodreads reviewer.Dana Perry is a New York City author who writes mystery thrillers featuring newspaper reporter Jessie Tucker.

Nancy Lavelle lies still on the floor. With her eyes looking towards her children's rooms, her hands are clasped in prayer, as if the last thing she wished for was her children to be saved... When Detective Abby Pearce is called to the Beach House, a holiday home in the most affluent part of Martha's Vineyard, she finds five bodies. An entire family has been killed in a frenzied attack... all except one. Fifteen-year-old Karin is the only survivor. Sitting in the house, surrounded by her family, she stares into the distance and doesn't say a word. When Karin's grandparents fly in to take her home, Abby's investigation takes a shocking turn. Taking one look at the traumatised girl, they recoil-the girl curled up in a hospital bed isn't their granddaughter. So who is she? And where is the real Karin Lavelle? Abby fears the missing girl is in serious danger, and with local residents worried that the killer is still on the island and the press questioning her every move, she's under pressure to solve both crimes fast. But when she uncovers a link between Thomas Lavelle's New York office and her previous job at the NYPD, she begins to fear that these brutal murders are a sign... and that she's next. Can she find the killer before another life is taken, or is she walking into a trap? This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton, but be warned-you won't want to put it down!What readers are saying about Silent Island:"Wow, what a fabulously gripping novel this was!... An addictive, page-turning, unputdownable crime thriller that will have you up all night!!' @oh.happy.reading, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely love this book... It's an absolute thrill ride!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I couldn't put this down... I found myself turning and turning and not wanting to stop... addictive, an excellent plot and beautifully written." Nicki's Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Clever, twisty and altogether spine-chilling!" NetGalley reviewer "This book was great! The storyline was awesome!... It was filled with intrigue and suspense." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Over the cliff edge, she sees a broken body on the jutting rocks below, the waves crashing all around. She can't see the girl's face, which is covered by her long, brown hair. But she knows her. She met her just yesterday...When Samantha Claymore doesn't return home after an afternoon bicycle ride on Martha's Vineyard, Detective Abby Pearce acts immediately. She knows from experience how quickly a lost girl can become a tragedy. Back on the island for the first time since she ran away as a teenager, Abby hopes solving Samantha's case will make up for her past mistakes... But, as the media swarm and Samantha's grieving mother joins the search, the police find no trace of the beloved sixteen-year-old-even when a reward is offered for her return.Trawling through old case files, Abby discovers that Samantha is not the only girl to have gone missing in the small community of Martha's Vineyard. She's convinced more could follow, but her team insists there's no link to be found. Until Samantha's best friend is found dead at the bottom of a cliff the next day...After searching Samantha's bedroom and trawling through the files on her computer, Abby digs into the death of Samantha's father five years ago at sea, following the trail to one of the island's most powerful families. The same people who failed to protect Abby the night she was forced to leave as a young girl. Is there anyone left on this quiet island who Abby can trust? Can she find Samantha before more innocent lives are taken?An absolutely unputdownable and nail-biting crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen.What readers are saying about Her Ocean Grave:"I really loved it and had to finish it in one day!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"This book I couldn't put down! I loved Abby's character. She is fierce and unstoppable!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A fast-paced and engrossing read." Goodreads reviewer

The woman's golden hair is spread out beneath her on the bed of leaves where she's fallen, her beautiful blue eyes open wide. The police are calling it a random attack, but Jessie Tucker isn't so sure she's seen this crime scene before she was the victim. Twelve years ago, Jessie Tucker was attacked as she made her way home from an outdoor concert. She still walks with a limp from that night, and every day since has been a struggle to rebuild her life. The police told her she was unlucky that she was safe after they charged a local man for the crime. But Jessie has never managed to shake the feeling that there was someone else in the park that night someone she knew. But then Margaret Kincaid's murder file lands across her desk, and Jessie knows she can't keep silent any longer. Margaret's wounds so exactly match her own its spooky but Jessie's attacker is in prison, and Jessie has never met the victim. What links her to Margaret Kincaid, and why did the attacker let one woman live, and the other die? Nail-biting, gripping and absolutely unputdownable! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen. What readers are saying about The Silent Victim:';WOW WOW WOW I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it! I devoured this in one sitting What a magnificent start to a new series. I need the next book stat!' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, 5 stars ';I was addicted to this book. The Silent Victim is superbly written. As soon as I started to read, I just knew that I wouldn't be able to put the book down. Dana certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start and then takes you on one hell of a rollercoaster ride.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ';Wow... This book was extremely unexpected From beginning to end, every page was a thrill ride. I was hooked right from the start I can't wait to read more.' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars ';The Silent Victim is simply brilliant The tension builds over the course of the book and I found myself reading faster and faster to reach the shocking conclusion.' Loopy Lou Laura, 5 stars ';I loved everything about it! It was really interesting to read from the view of the reporter and what happened to her and the end. OMG was not expecting that! It was really gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This mystery will keep you guessing until the very end It will keep you on the edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';So tense, so chilling, full of twists and turns. Kept me up well past my bedtime, I could not put it down. Great beginning to a new series I will be following