{"product_id":"the-wrong-woman-isbn-9781643859415","title":"The Wrong Woman","description":"\u003cb\u003eCOLORADO BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER, BEST THRILLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe past is never far behind, as a string of murders threatens to unleash long-buried secrets in this pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Melinda Leigh and T. R. Ragan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only survivor of Denver’s notorious “Reaper” serial murders, FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck grapples with the ghosts of her past by seeking justice for victims of abuse. She’s neck deep in a particularly ugly case involving the disappearance of five-year-old Emily Williams—but her investigation is derailed when her best friend and roommate, Gwen Tavich, turns up dead floating in a nearby lake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDevastated by the news of Gwen’s death, Kendall teams up with Denver detective Adam Taylor to find the killer. Gwen’s fiancé, Ty Butler, is being evasive about the last time he saw Gwen, and as the evidence mounts against him, he’s arrested for the murder. With every new clue, Kendall questions how well she really knew her friend. And when Gwen’s dark secrets begin spilling out one by one, she begins to understand the devastating magnitude of her murder. The Reaper has returned to Denver—and he’s not stopping at just one victim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the trauma of Kendall’s past comes roaring back, she and Adam have no time to spare before more bodies start piling up. And then Kendall makes a shocking discovery that reveals the horrifying truth behind Emily Williams’s disappearance. Now, Kendall must confront her darkest fears as she and the Reaper face off one more time.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Wrong Woman\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOLORADO BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER, BEST THRILLER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An unsparing professional-grade debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thrilling story with nonstop action and suspense.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intense, spellbinding, and dark. The perfect suspense thriller!”\u003cbr\u003e—Helen Hardt, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Wrong Woman is a twisted thriller populated by well-drawn characters you’ll want to see more of in future books from gifted author Leanne Sparks!”\u003cbr\u003e—Debra Webb, Amazon Charts and USA Today bestselling author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"WRONG WOMAN is absolutely fantastic. It's an \u003cb\u003eintense, fast-paced, dynamic thriller \u003c\/b\u003ewith a cast of characters that are authentic and compelling. FBI Agent Kendall Beck is the perfect mix:  compassionate, smart, gritty, empathetic, and fierce. Readers will love her and clamor for more. An enthralling page-turner that will keep you racing through its pages, desperate for more, THE WRONG WOMAN does not disappoint. This novel has everything: pulse-pounding thrills, riveting twists, and heart. I hope we get to see more of Agent Beck!\u003cb\u003e Fans of Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner will devour this gripping read\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Lisa Regan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sparks has outdone herself. The Wrong Woman is a page-turning, suspenseful ride from the very first sentence to the final, shocking twist.”\u003cbr\u003e—Melinda Leigh, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Bree Taggert series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a killer of a novel. Fresh, fast, and fascinating.” \u003cbr\u003e—Kendra Elliot, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Mercy Kilpatrick series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“OMG WOW!\u003ci\u003e The Wrong Woman \u003c\/i\u003eby Leanne Kale Sparks is a pulse pounding read! Not for the faint hearted, this twisty and gripping crime thriller will grab you by the throat and keep you reading until the very end. An absolute #sleepstealer of a read, I loved it! Really looking forward to reading more from this author.”\u003cbr\u003e—Noelle Holten, author of the Maggie Jamieson seriesAfter a brief career in criminal law,\u003cb\u003e Leanne Kale Sparks\u003c\/b\u003e is returning to her first love—writing about murder and mayhem. Currently, she is working on a new series featuring an FBI agent hunting down her best friend’s murderer. The backdrop is the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the playground of her youth, and the place that will always be home. When not writing, she and her husband spend time reading, mountain biking, and spoiling their German Shepherd, Zoe. 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