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Rachel Ryder Series: Books 1-3

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Rachel Ryder Series: Books 1-3

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EXPERIENCE EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SUSPENSE IN THE FIRST THREE BOOKS OF THE THRILLING RACHEL RYDER SERIES!


What readers are saying:

★★★★★ “Honestly, I love this series…”

★★★★★ “Lots of twists and turns! Highly recommended!”

★★★★★ “If you enjoy police procedural thrillers with a strong female lead, these Rachel Ryder books are tailor made for you.”

USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delivers a fast-paced mystery series filled with action and intrigue, perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni, and Lisa Regan.


Book 1: Damaging Secrets

In Hamby, Georgia, newly arrived Detective Rachel Ryder investigates a suspicious death quickly ruled a suicide. Her instincts scream foul play, especially when a local politician dies under dubious circumstances. With her reluctant partner Rob, Rachel races against time, piecing together disturbing clues to catch a cunning killer before another life is taken.


Book 2: Hunted Girl

A routine overdose case spirals into a nightmare when Detective Rachel Ryder uncovers ties to her own past. As bodies start to fall, Rachel realizes she’s the target of a vengeful murderer. Isolated and second-guessing her every move, she must confront her darkest fears to outsmart a relentless killer…before more innocent lives are lost.


Book 3: Overkill

Teenagers are dying in Hamby, and Detective Rachel Ryder is thrust into an undercover mission at a local high school. As the bodies pile up, Rachel spearheads a treacherous sting operation that erupts in violence. She must expose hidden betrayals and dark secrets to protect the vulnerable youth and her loved ones from a ruthless predator.

The Rachel Ryder Thriller Series

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