Want You Dead

At a child's birthday party, one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death, leaving the detective Meredith Somerset with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction. She soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. A gripping thriller that will keep you reading until the end, "Want You Dead!" is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, and Melinda Leigh.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The back yard is adorned with balloons and streamers, and a piñata swings from a tree branch, lazily circling in the breeze. However, beneath the table laden with party food, a body lies partially covered by a brightly colored tablecloth, with blood seeping onto the floor. A child's birthday party takes a sinister turn when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to escape unnoticed, it becomes evident that the killer must be another guest. However, with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone could have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.

Detective Meredith Somerset soon realizes that the victim had numerous enemies, and each person has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy, and betrayals all come to light, but Meredith struggles to uncover the truth amidst the lies. When another party-goer disappears, Meredith knows that time is running out before the killer strikes again. However, with everyone having a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who delivered the fatal blow? Who is innocent, and who is out for blood?

"Want You Dead!" is a gripping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, and Melinda Leigh. Readers have raved about the book, with one reviewer describing it as "a gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling, and absorbing story that I didn't want to put down!" Another reviewer praised it for its fast-paced plot and said, "I can't stop thinking about the ending." A third reviewer exclaimed, "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!"

Overall, "Want You Dead!" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and suspenseful story. Steve Frech has once again delivered a thrilling and captivating novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating his next installment.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008471057