Killer Headline (Rachel Ryder Series, 13)

Killer Headline (Rachel Ryder Series, 13)

In small-town Georgia, digging into dangerous secrets can be deadly―and Detective Rachel Ryder is about to uncover them all. Reporter Layla Rowe made enemies by asking the wrong questions in the right places. Now she's dead, her laptop is missing, and someone in Hamby, Georgia wants her final story buried with her. Detective Rachel Ryder thought she knew every secret in her tight-knit community. But what Layla uncovered reveals a conspiracy that runs deeper than anyone imagined―forged documents, illegal land grabs, and a network of payoffs that reaches into the darkest corners of city hall. But as Rachel gets closer to the truth, she realizes Layla wasn't just killed to stop a story. She was killed to send a message. USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back with the thirteenth thrilling installment in the Rachel Ryder series. Perfect for fans of Tana French and Louise Penny who crave small-town secrets with deadly consequences. _______________________ Praise for Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and the Rachel Ryder series: "Detective Rachel Ryder is smart, tough, and fearless―readers will gladly follow her through every twist.” ―LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth "Tight writing, unexpected twists, and the tough but vulnerable lead Detective Rachel Ryder will leave you eager to read the next book..." ―Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits "Rachel Ryder is a new heroine on the suspense scene that you'll want to engage with again and again." ―Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling. Her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a Reader's Favorite and reached the top 100 books sold on Amazon. In 2021 she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series was one of Thrillerfix's best thrillers of 2021. Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently babies two pit bull boxer mixes. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and those two spoiled dogs. You can chat with Carolyn on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Books.