Six teenage girls have been kidnapped. Five have been murdered. One survived. Only she can reveal the secrets of a disturbing ring of people who kidnap and sell teenage girls on the black market. But those responsible for the crimes will do whatever it takes to maintain her silence.
Susannah Vartanian and Luke Papadopoulos have both sworn to stop the murderers for their own personal reasons. The investigation will lead them to the shady realm of Internet chat rooms, where anyone can mask their identity. They soon discover a chain of deception so intricate they don't know who to trust. Finding comfort in each other's arms, they begin to unravel the intricately knotted threads, but the killers are ruthless and determined, and won't hesitate to take extreme measures to insure their anonymity and keep their business intact. When Susannah discovers an unexpected link to the girl she is trying to save, her life is soon in danger and Luke will do everything he can to save the woman he loves.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - November 17, 2008
Kill for Me Karen Rose. Grand Central, $16.99 (432p) ISBN 978-0-446-51030-1Bestseller Rose concludes her thriller trilogy that began with Scream for Me and Die for Me with a bang. In Dutton, Ga., where 13 years earlier a secret rape club flourished among the bratty sons of the town's elite, an elderly monster known only as Charles and his depraved minions steal teenage girls to sell to perverts in a lucrative human trafficking scheme. Hot on their trail are the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's special agent Daniel Vartanian; his partner, special agent Luke Papadopoulos; and his long-suffering sister, Susannah Vartanian, a New York City ADA. A botched raid spurs the murders of five girls and the removal of abused "assets" to another hiding place. Two courageous teen survivors provide the GBI with help, but a mole in the GBI working for Charles complicates the takedown. Rose juggles a large cast, a huge body count and a complex plot with terrifying ease. The sweet romance between Luke and Susannah provides welcome relief from the many scenes of brutality. (Feb.)
Romance Reviews Magazine-Feb. 09 -4 checks
Karen Rose keeps outdoing herself when you think it is impossible! With this story, the last of a trilogy, you need a very large piece of paper to write down all the names and it helps to remember the two stories that preceded it, although the author does a good job of catching you up, filling you in. This has a larger body count than ever before and is as suspenseful as it is sad in places. The story does not get tied up in a large bow at the end, which is to the author’s credit, as life seldom has all ends tied up at one time. This book is dynamite and hard to put down, so that makes it very fast reading. Good going, Karen Rose!!!
KILL FOR ME Karen Rose
TOP PICK! - Romantic Times BOOK reviews
Following Scream for Me, Rose brings her twisted Vartanian trilogy to a gritty and thrilling conclusion. A page-turner from the get-go, this novel shows that palpable evil can wear an innocuous face. Without doubt, Rose is in the top echelon of suspense masters!
"This novel is an exceptional read that will have any reader guessing who is bad and who is good until the very end!"—
Danielle,
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More | Rating: 5 Cups
"Bestselling author Karen Rose hitches up her readers' heart-rate and keeps them gasping for breath, racing for the ending they never see coming. I loved it, give me more!" —SingleTitles.com
"Karen Rose is one of the best mystery/thriller writers out there. I could not wait to read this book. If you thought Simon was disturbed in the previous book - meet Bobby. Bobby gives Simon a run for his money. But is there a reason for that?? The shocking revelations will have you dropping your jaw in shock and turning the pages faster and faster to find out how it all comes to an end." —LorisReadingCorner
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