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Knife in the Back

the brand new page-turner from the queen of suspense

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 The explosive new thriller in the New Orleans series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.
'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson

'Fast and furious' Sun

'High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner

Naomi Cranston's five years in jail for something she didn't do were the worst of her life. Now the former NOPD cop is being targeted again by the people who framed her for stealing evidence. If she doesn't comply with their demands to deliver drugs, they'll hurt her teenage son, Everett.

When she arrives at the Burke Broussard Investigation Agency asking for help, Burke is reluctant to assist a convicted cop. But her story and her courage in standing up to the criminals touch him to the core. Even if taking on the case puts him and the rest of his team in grave danger.

As they try to work out who is responsible for framing Naomi, they must do all they can to keep their families safe. There might be something far more sinister at play than a drugs enterprise - and someone would do anything to stop Burke and the team finding out what. And there's one question they all need to grapple with: why was Naomi targeted in the first place?

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'I just couldn't put it down, I'd definitely recommend this author'

'It is just painstaking waiting for her next novel'©2025 Karen Rose Books, Inc. Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Exciting New Orleans
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I’ve read all the Karen Rose books in this case listened and she didn’t disappoint be warned I listen to the whole thing in a book as it was to good to switch off 🙈🙈🙈

Great final book in the set

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Really enjoyed this book
kept me on edge and guessing outcome all the way through. Brilliant twists

Brilliant story telling as always

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I always like the connected stories in a series and this didn’t disappoint. Kept you gripped all the way through with lots of twists and turns.

Fantastic story lots of twists and turns

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Loved this latest book of Karen’s she is one of my favourite authors and never lets the readers down. Burke and his team are fantastic and it feels like catching up with old friends

Incredible!!

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Karen Rose gets better & better. What a build up to an explosive end game… Had to re read this such an enjoyable read.

Page turner well into the night

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