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A predator is on the hunt. An aggressive monster who preys on a specific type of victim. Female. Police. Officers.Grab Your Copy and Start Reading Today!The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is Dead Center.”For San Francisco Sex Crimes Inspector Jamie Vail, no case has ever hit closer to home.The brutalized women are her colleagues. Her friends. Her job is everything. Divorced and alone, Jamie vows to end the violence and capture this deranged criminal. Nothing else matters.Within days of the latest attack, a female police officer is murdered and Jamie’s ex-husband is the primary suspect.She shouldn’t care. She tells herself she doesn’t... until she learns that the details of the murder are eerily similar to the case she is working.Jamie realizes the killer and her predator may be one and the same.Now, Jamie must confront her past and solve the murder of her ex-husband's lover to stop a serial rapist. But he has Jamie in his sights and time is running out before she becomes the killer's ultimate prize.“A thrilling read, packed with suspense that left me breathless to the very last page...”“This series is addictive. Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride that will have you reading until you can't see straight…”Fans of Lincoln Rhyme, DD Warren, Will Trent, Tracy Crosswhite and Lucas Davenport will love Jamie Vail.PRAISE FOR DEAD CENTER AND THE ROOKIE CLUB SERIES:“A fantastic series. Buckle up for a heart-stopping ride along with the rookies. A new character in each book keeps the series fresh and the reader on their toes until the last, unforgettable page.”–T. Heschel“Serial killers, human trafficking, sharpshooters, political intrigue, and more. This series has it all.” –Amazon Customer“Let’s just get this straight - Girard belongs beside John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, Robert Parker, Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth Peters, and other top-notch mystery and crime novelists.” –K. Burch“I’m in love. Phenomenal book. Phenomenal series. Phenomenal author. The series is truly exciting with spine-chilling plots mixed with realistic but fierce characters who are battling crime on the streets of San Francisco and in their personal lives. Amazing female protagonists and a great mix of good ole boys and kind, supportive men make up the police department in this suspenseful thriller series.” –BookNerd“This writer is amazing, I am hooked. I've read all the Rookie Club books and several of her standalone books. I WILL be reading each and every one. Her crime scenes are insane. The books are intense. I cannot put them down.” –A. Daughtry“I bought this book without ever reading anything by this author before. I am SO glad I took a chance. Loved it so much upon finishing it I immediately got the next one in the "Rookie Club" series!”–J. WestDear Reader,If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)Happy reading,Danielle

From bestselling author Danielle Girard! Winner of the Barry Award!A widow and ex-FBI agent of hard-earned courage, Cody O'Brien is finally enjoying the quiet life, providing a good home for herself and her eight-year-old son, Ryan.Then Ryan is kidnapped in broad daylight.And Cody knows why. Her life is a dangerous lie, easily exposed by the killers responsible for her husband's murder."The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, betrayal scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is this book."Failed by the Witness Protection Program, she's on the run again, trusting only herself to save her son while heading blindly toward a past that wants only one thing from her: cold-blooded revenge.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Danielle Girard!Her Debut Novel.Death was his art. She would be his masterpiece.They called him Leonardo—a master skilled in the art of murder. One year ago, Cincinnati was his canvas. A scalpel was his tool. And women were his works-in-progress. FBI profiler Casey McKinley was one of them, a victim of Leonardo's twisted genius. She has the scars—and the nightmares—to prove it.For Casey, a new city means a life far from the one she left behind in Cincinnati. In San Francisco she finally feels safe. Until a series of eerily familiar slayings plunges her back into Leonardo's game. Now she must catch this clever killer before he can unveil his ultimate masterpiece. Only this time she'll play by a different set of rules—hers.“Scary fast action. Hard to put down. Lock your doors and turn on the lights. This has one terrifying villain."“Well, it's 4:00 am and my heart is racing...This was a real thriller all the way through.” “I lost sleep reading this book, I could not put the book down. If you like suspense, intense characters, action, and a great story, this is for you.”Scroll Up and Grab Savage Art Today!

Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award!The most dangerous place to hide is in the dark.“A taut psychological thriller…swift pacing and high tension,” Publishers WeeklyA tough special-agent with the Department of Justice, and a dedicated single mother to her orphaned nephews, Samantha Chase is unbreakable. Until two women, both from the shadows of Sam’s past, are discovered strangled.“A real thriller, a tantalizing story with an an ending that packs a punch,” RT MagazineFor Sam, the most unnerving detail is the eucalyptus branch tucked behind the victims’ ears—the signature of a notorious serial murderer already convicted and executed for his crimes.A copycat killer on the loose, and Sam is the only link.“Girards keeps the suspense high,” Midwest Book ReviewTo detective Nick Thomas, the only link to the copycat killings is Sam herself. And when she becomes the target of threats—each one more menacing than the last—his feelings for her just might jeopardize the case.But to understand the killer’s twisted motive is to explore Sam’s past—and a crime she’s spent a lifetime trying to bury.Scroll Up and Grab Chasing Darkness Today!

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Danielle Girard!Rookie cop Alex Kincaid wakes up in a nightmare.The wet sheet slipped slowly from her face and she began to count. There were eleven, in all. She was last in line, but he was getting closer. He’d be to her soon.“Chilling…” She wakes, parked on an unfamiliar street, outside an unfamiliar home with no recollection of how she got there... no memory of the night before.“Another thrill ride from bestselling author, Danielle Girard, that will keep you on the edge of your seat!”Then her nightmare becomes reality. Alex's first call of the day takes her to the same street, to the same house, where a man has been brutally killed. Alex thinks the man is a perfect stranger--until she finds herself the main suspect in his murder. And now, as she races to clear her name, she’s haunted by memories of a horrific thirty-year-old crime--a crime that links her to the dead man...and marks her as the killer’s next target.Scroll Up and Grab Ruthless Game Today!

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Danielle Girard!The daughter of San Francisco socialites is brutally assaulted.Jamie Vail must find the attacker… even if the evidence leads to her own child. “Wow, just wow! The twists and turns in this book were amazing.” A seasoned inspector with the SFPD, work is what Jamie does best. She isn’t distracted by the fact that her adopted son and the victim go to the same school.Jamie can almost set aside the fact that the man caught on tape with the victim is someone she’s been wary of for years—her son’s biological father.At home, her son is performing poorly in school, becoming more reclusive, and nothing she does can draw him out.More frightening is the fact that every discovery brings her closer to home... As her case escalates into a homicide investigation, Jamie teams up with old allies and Rookie Club members from across the department. Loyalties are tested and the stakes rise as the case becomes front-page news and the spotlight lands on her and her son, who have everything to lose. With his future on the line, Jamie must find Charlotte’s attacker to prove her son’s innocence before he lands behind bars, or worse…Scroll Up and Grab Everything to Lose Today!PRAISE FOR EVERYTHING TO LOSE AND THE ROOKIE CLUB SERIES:“Kept me on the edge of my seat to the last page.” -Kindle Customer“Love this author's style--fast moving but with lots of twists. I will read anything she writes. As a native Californian, the San Francisco setting is a bonus.” -M. Cloyd“The Rookie Club Series is brilliant. Danielle Girard has developed wonderfully complex women who are excellent in law enforcement yet live realistic and messy lives. Loved it!” –Hungry Reader“These books are just great! Each one keeps me wanting more!” –Verna G.“I’m in love. Phenomenal series. Phenomenal author. The series is truly exciting with spine-chilling plots mixed with realistic but fierce characters who are battling crime on the streets of San Francisco and in their personal lives. Amazing female protagonists and a great mix of good ole boys and kind, supportive men make up the police department in this suspenseful thriller series.” –BookNerdFans of BA Paris, David Baldacci, Tess Gerritsen, AJ Finn, and Paula Hawkins are going to love Danielle Girard.Dear Reader,If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Ken Follett, John Sanford, Gillian Flynn, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello.And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)Happy reading,Danielle

From USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author Danielle Girard comes the first 3 books in the Rookie Club Series: DEAD CENTER, ONE CLEAN SHOT, and DARK PASSAGE. Save 40% when you purchase books 2 and 3 at the same time as book 1.PRAISE FOR THE ROOKIE CLUB"High Speed, High Stakes, High Suspense" – NYT Bestseller Lee Child"Utterly Riveting" – NYT Bestseller Lisa Gardner"Gripping" – NYT Bestseller Phillip MargolinIf you like James Patterson’s women’s murder club, you will be hooked on the Rookies. – C. DowneyDEAD CENTER:A Serial Offender…A Dead Cop…A Suspicious Husband… A predator is on the hunt. An aggressive monster who preys on a specific type of victim. Female. Police. Officers. For San Francisco Sex Crimes Inspector Jamie Vail, no case has ever hit closer to home. The brutalized women are her colleagues. Her friends. Divorced and alone, Jamie vows to end the violence and capture this deranged criminal. Nothing else matters.Within days of the latest attack, a female police officer is murdered and Jamie’s ex-husband is the primary suspect. Now, Jamie must confront her past and solve the murder of her ex-husband's lover to stop a serial rapist. But a violent criminal has Jamie in his sights and time is running out before she becomes the killer's ultimate prize.ONE CLEAN SHOT:A crooked politician…A series of unconnected shootings,And the evidence that threatens a secret she said she’d die to keep…Two of San Francisco’s most powerful residents are murdered. Each shooting is linked to the powerful NRA. Is the killer making a political statement? Or is the message more personal? When the case falls in Homicide Inspector Hailey Wyatt's lap, rumors are that the assignment has nothing to do with her investigative ability and everything to do with her senator father-in-law.The case has the media in a frenzy and the brass in a panic. The entire city is on high alert. The evidence makes it impossible to deny that Hailey’s family is at the center of the case. The police chief’s message is clear. Solve the case. Quickly. Or else. As the evidence points closer to home, Hailey's partner questions her dedication to the pursuit of justice. Because Hailey has secrets of her own. Secrets she’s vowed to protect. Secrets she’s willing to die for.DARK PASSAGE:An undercover operation gone wrong…A cop murdered in front of her eyes…And the sharpshooter who will do anything to find the truth…Special Ops Agent Cameron Cruz is working with her team to shut down a massive human trafficking operation, working out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Back to work after the birth of her son, she is strong and ready. Until she witnesses a colleague killed before her eyes. The death is shocking, but the reality is much, much worse. The shooter is someone she trusted. Someone she loved. Someone she thought was killed during an undercover assignment—her son’s father, Diego.Despite what she's seen, Cameron's love for Diego is as alive as he is. But someone is working hard to frame him. Suddenly, she must question who she can trust. And who is willing to risk it all to send her—and the truth—to the grave.

A predator is on the hunt. An aggressive monster who preys on a specific type of victim. Female. Police. Officers.The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is Dead Center.”For San Francisco Sex Crimes Inspector Jamie Vail, no case has ever hit closer to home.The brutalized women are her colleagues. Her friends. Her job is everything. Divorced and alone, Jamie vows to end the violence and capture this deranged criminal. Nothing else matters.Within days of the latest attack, a female police officer is murdered and Jamie’s ex-husband is the primary suspect.She shouldn’t care. She tells herself she doesn’t... until she learns that the details of the murder are eerily similar to the case she is working.Jamie realizes the killer and her predator may be one and the same.Now, Jamie must confront her past and solve the murder of her ex-husband's lover to stop a serial rapist. But he has Jamie in his sights and time is running out before she becomes the killer's ultimate prize.“A thrilling read, packed with suspense that left me breathless to the very last page...”“This series is addictive. Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride that will have you reading until you can't see straight…”Fans of Lincoln Rhyme, DD Warren, Will Trent, Tracy Crosswhite and Lucas Davenport will love Jamie Vail.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!Praise for Dead Center and the Rookie Club Series:“A fantastic series. Buckle up for a heart-stopping ride along with the rookies. A new character in each book keeps the series fresh and the reader on their toes until the last, unforgettable page.”–T. Heschel“Serial killers, human trafficking, sharpshooters, political intrigue, and more. This series has it all.” –Amazon Customer“Let’s just get this straight - Girard belongs beside John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, Robert Parker, Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth Peters, and other top-notch mystery and crime novelists.” –K. Burch“I’m in love. Phenomenal book. Phenomenal series. Phenomenal author. The series is truly exciting with spine-chilling plots mixed with realistic but fierce characters who are battling crime on the streets of San Francisco and in their personal lives. Amazing female protagonists and a great mix of good ole boys and kind, supportive men make up the police department in this suspenseful thriller series.” –BookNerd“This writer is amazing, I am hooked. I've read all the Rookie Club books and several of her standalone books. I WILL be reading each and every one. Her crime scenes are insane. The books are intense. I cannot put them down.” –A. Daughtry“I bought this book without ever reading anything by this author before. I am SO glad I took a chance. Loved it so much upon finishing it I immediately got the next one in the "Rookie Club" series!”–J. WestDear Reader,If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)Happy reading,Danielle

From bestselling author Danielle Girard! Winner of the Barry Award!A widow and ex-FBI agent of hard-earned courage, Cody O'Brien is finally enjoying the quiet life, providing a good home for herself and her eight-year-old son, Ryan.Then Ryan is kidnapped in broad daylight.And Cody knows why. Her life is a dangerous lie, easily exposed by the killers responsible for her husband's murder."The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, betrayal scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is this book."Failed by the Witness Protection Program, she's on the run again, trusting only herself to save her son while heading blindly toward a past that wants only one thing from her: cold-blooded revenge.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award!The most dangerous place to hide is in the dark.“A taut psychological thriller…swift pacing and high tension,” Publishers WeeklyA tough special-agent with the Department of Justice, and a dedicated single mother to her orphaned nephews, Samantha Chase is unbreakable. Until two women, both from the shadows of Sam’s past, are discovered strangled.“A real thriller, a tantalizing story with an an ending that packs a punch,” RT MagazineFor Sam, the most unnerving detail is the eucalyptus branch tucked behind the victims’ ears—the signature of a notorious serial murderer already convicted and executed for his crimes.A copycat killer on the loose, and Sam is the only link.“Girards keeps the suspense high,” Midwest Book ReviewTo detective Nick Thomas, the only link to the copycat killings is Sam herself. And when she becomes the target of threats—each one more menacing than the last—his feelings for her just might jeopardize the case.But to understand the killer’s twisted motive is to explore Sam’s past—and a crime she’s spent a lifetime trying to bury.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Rookie cop Alex Kincaid wakes up in a nightmare.The wet sheet slipped slowly from her face and she began to count. There were eleven, in all. She was last in line, but he was getting closer. He’d be to her soon.“Chilling…” She wakes, parked on an unfamiliar street, outside an unfamiliar home with no recollection of how she got there... no memory of the night before.“Another thrill ride from bestselling author, Danielle Girard, that will keep you on the edge of your seat!”Then her nightmare becomes reality. Alex's first call of the day takes her to the same street, to the same house, where a man has been brutally killed. Alex thinks the man is a perfect stranger--until she finds herself the main suspect in his murder. And now, as she races to clear her name, she’s haunted by memories of a horrific thirty-year-old crime--a crime that links her to the dead man...and marks her as the killer’s next target.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Founded fifteen years ago in a San Francisco Bar, the Rookie Club began as a tight-knit band of female police officers struggling for respect from their male peers. Jamie Vail was one of them. So was Natasha Devlin, the woman Jamie caught in bed with her husband. When Natasha is murdered, Jamie wants nothing to do with the investigation. A seasoned inspector in the sex crimes department, she s facing her own terrifying case- female officers brutalized by a serial killer who leaves no clues to his identity. Members of the Rookie Club are under attack, and a sick game is turning into a deadly vendetta. But because a primary suspect holds the key to Natasha s murder, Jamie must confront her past and hunt a killer who could be one of their own. Trapped between two violent cases, Jamie is close to becoming the killer s ultimate prize....