Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award!The most dangerous place to hide is in the dark.
“A taut psychological thriller…swift pacing and high tension,” Publishers Weekly
A tough special-agent with the Department of Justice, and a dedicated single mother to her orphaned nephews, Samantha Chase is unbreakable. Until two women, both from the shadows of Sam’s past, are discovered strangled.
“A real thriller, a tantalizing story with an an ending that packs a punch,” RT MagazineFor Sam, the most unnerving detail is the eucalyptus branch tucked behind the victims’ ears—the signature of a notorious serial murderer already convicted and executed for his crimes.A copycat killer on the loose, and Sam is the only link.
“Girards keeps the suspense high,” Midwest Book Review
To detective Nick Thomas, the only link to the copycat killings is Sam herself. And when she becomes the target of threats—each one more menacing than the last—his feelings for her just might jeopardize the case. But to understand the killer’s twisted motive is to explore Sam’s past—and a crime she’s spent a lifetime trying to bury.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Chasing Darkness: A Taut Psychological Domestic Thriller

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Girard, Danielle

Mystery

Saddle Peak Entertainment

Rookie cop Alex Kincaid wakes up in a nightmare.
The wet sheet slipped slowly from her face and she began to count. There were eleven, in all. She was last in line, but he was getting closer. He’d be to her soon.“Chilling…” She wakes, parked on an unfamiliar street, outside an unfamiliar home with no recollection of how she got there... no memory of the night before. “Another thrill ride from bestselling author, Danielle Girard, that will keep you on the edge of your seat!”
Then her nightmare becomes reality. Alex's first call of the day takes her to the same street, to the same house, where a man has been brutally killed. Alex thinks the man is a perfect stranger--until she finds herself the main suspect in his murder. And now, as she races to clear her name, she’s haunted by memories of a horrific thirty-year-old crime--a crime that links her to the dead man...and marks her as the killer’s next target.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

Ruthless Game: A Captivating Police Detective Thriller

Danielle Girard’s Debut Novel. Death was his art. She would be his masterpiece. 
They called him Leonardo—a master skilled in the art of murder. One year ago, Cincinnati was his canvas. A scalpel was his tool. And women were his works-in-progress. FBI profiler Casey McKinley was one of them, a victim of Leonardo's twisted genius. She has the scars—and the nightmares—to prove it. 
For Casey, a new city means a life far from the one she left behind in Cincinnati. In San Francisco she finally feels safe. Until a series of eerily familiar slayings plunges her back into Leonardo's game. 
Now she must catch this clever killer before he can unveil his ultimate masterpiece. Only this time she'll play by a different set of rules—hers.
“Scary fast action. Hard to put down. Lock your doors and turn on the lights. This has one terrifying villain." “Well, it's 4:00 am and my heart is racing...This was a real thriller all the way through.” “I lost sleep reading this book, I could not put the book down. If you like suspense, intense characters, action, and a great story, this is for you.”

Savage Art: A Chilling Serial Killer Thriller

From bestselling author Danielle Girard! Winner of the Barry Award!
A widow and ex-FBI agent of hard-earned courage, Cody O'Brien is finally enjoying the quiet life, providing a good home for herself and her eight-year-old son, Ryan.
Then Ryan is kidnapped in broad daylight.
And Cody knows why. Her life is a dangerous lie, easily exposed by the killers responsible for her husband's murder."The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, betrayal scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is this book."Failed by the Witness Protection Program, she's on the run again, trusting only herself to save her son while heading blindly toward a past that wants only one thing from her: cold-blooded revenge.
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Cold Silence: A Chilling Ex-FBI Thriller

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

A predator is on the hunt. An aggressive monster who preys on a specific type of victim. Female. Police. Officers. 
The heart-stopping thriller that “has everything—murder, intrigue, scandal, friendship, and a tough-as-nails heroine. Prepare yourself for the roller coaster ride that is Dead Center.”For San Francisco Sex Crimes Inspector Jamie Vail, no case has ever hit closer to home.The brutalized women are her colleagues. Her friends. Her job is everything. Divorced and alone, Jamie vows to end the violence and capture this deranged criminal. Nothing else matters.
Within days of the latest attack, a female police officer is murdered and Jamie’s ex-husband is the primary suspect.She shouldn’t care. She tells herself she doesn’t... until she learns that the details of the murder are eerily similar to the case she is working.Jamie realizes the killer and her predator may be one and the same.
Now, Jamie must confront her past and solve the murder of her ex-husband's lover to stop a serial rapist. But he has Jamie in his sights and time is running out before she becomes the killer's ultimate prize.
“A thrilling read, packed with suspense that left me breathless to the very last page...”
“This series is addictive. Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride that will have you reading until you can't see straight…”
Fans of Lincoln Rhyme, DD Warren, Will Trent, Tracy Crosswhite and Lucas Davenport will love Jamie Vail.
Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!Praise for Dead Center and the Rookie Club Series:
“A fantastic series. Buckle up for a heart-stopping ride along with the rookies. A new character in each book keeps the series fresh and the reader on their toes until the last, unforgettable page.”–T. Heschel
“Serial killers, human trafficking, sharpshooters, political intrigue, and more. This series has it all.” –Amazon Customer
“Let’s just get this straight - Girard belongs beside John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, Robert Parker, Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth Peters, and other top-notch mystery and crime novelists.” –K. Burch
“I’m in love. Phenomenal book. Phenomenal series. Phenomenal author. The series is truly exciting with spine-chilling plots mixed with realistic but fierce characters who are battling crime on the streets of San Francisco and in their personal lives. Amazing female protagonists and a great mix of good ole boys and kind, supportive men make up the police department in this suspenseful thriller series.” –BookNerd
“This writer is amazing, I am hooked. I've read all the Rookie Club books and several of her standalone books. I WILL be reading each and every one. Her crime scenes are insane. The books are intense. I cannot put them down.” –A. Daughtry
“I bought this book without ever reading anything by this author before. I am SO glad I took a chance. Loved it so much upon finishing it I immediately got the next one in the "Rookie Club" series!”–J. West
Dear Reader,
If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.
Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. 
And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)
Happy reading,
Danielle

Dead Center: A Gripping Suspense Thriller (The Rookie Club)

Can Homicide Inspector Hailey Wyatt solve a murder that could lead back to her own family?
Even if it means revealing a secret that she vowed she’d die to keep?
“Addictive. A thrilling ride you won’t be able to put down until the very last page.”
Two of San Francisco’s most powerful residents are murdered. Is their killer making a political statement? Or is the message more personal?
Homicide Inspector Hailey Wyatt is only just pulling her life back together after being recently widowed, when the case falls in her lap. The case has the media in a frenzy and the brass in a panic. The entire city is on high alert.
The evidence makes it impossible to deny that Hailey’s family is at the center of the case.
Rumors in the department are that the assignment has nothing to do with her investigative ability and everything to do with her senator father-in-law.The police chief’s message is clear. Solve the case. Quickly. Or else. The deeper they dig, the more questions arise, and the more troubling the case becomes. As the evidence points closer to home, Hailey's partner questions her dedication to the pursuit of justice.
Because Hailey has secrets of her own. Secrets she’s vowed to protect. Secrets she’s willing to die for.Fans of Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh, Karin Slaughter and James Patterson are going to love Danielle Girard.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!Praise for One Clean Shot and the Rookie Club Series:
“Top-notch and a must read for suspense fans! ONE CLEAN SHOT is a fast paced and well-developed novel.”–Nancy
“One Clean Shot is a hit at "Center Mass" I held my breath, I gasped, I cried, and not to the very end did I exhale! It was thrilling, suspenseful, exciting and gripping. The Rookie Club Series is on my TBR list and I can hardly contain myself. Danielle Girard is a brilliant writer who has developed some wonderfully complex women who are excellent in law enforcement yet very messy in their lives. Loved it!" –Hungry Reader
“Great read!! Girard builds edge-of-your-seat suspense and tells a great story. She kept me guessing who did it all the way to the very end. I loved the characters, the relationships, and the tension that abounded between them throughout the pages.” –S. Sharoody
“Captivating from the very beginning. Liked the character interaction and suspense of the story. Would highly recommend this to mystery and thriller fans.” –L. Cottrell
“I read the first of this series and within a month had downloaded the rest of the Rookie Club Series as well her standalone books. All are engaging and page-turners. Download them, you'll be happy you did.”–Kindle Customer
Dear Reader,
If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.
Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club Short Story, for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. 
And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) indicates that writing a positive review is also good for the soul. ;)
Happy reading,
Danielle

One Clean Shot: A Gripping Suspense Thriller (The Rookie Club)

United States

Special Ops Agent Cameron Cruz is joining her team to shut down a massive human trafficking operation, working out of San Francisco Bay.
Coming back to work after the birth of her son, she is ready. She is strong.
Until she witnesses a colleague shot and killed before her eyes. The death is shocking, but the reality is much, much worse.
The shooter is someone she trusted. Someone she loved. Someone she thought was killed during an undercover assignment—her son’s father, Diego.“A gripping story with a strong female cop at the heart. The twists and turns keep coming and the pace doesn’t let up until the very last page. I already ordered the next rookie club book!”Despite what she's seen, Cameron's love for Diego is as alive as he is. But someone is working hard to frame him. Before she will accept his innocence, she has to help him prove it.
Even as she works to clear his name, the evidence against Diego mounts—evidence that he’s guilty of kidnapping and imprisoning the very people he’s sworn to protect and serve, that he’s guilty of betraying their teammates, and the entire police department. Guilty of betraying her.
At the same time, Cameron is fighting to break a sex trafficking ring in her own city. The closer she comes to identifying the traffickers, the closer her investigation brings her to the police department’s front door.
Suddenly, she must question who she can trust.
And who is willing to risk it all to send her—and the truth—to the grave.Fans of T.R. Ragan, Kendra Eliot, David Baldacci and Harlan Coben are going to love Danielle Girard.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!PRAISE FOR DARK PASSAGE AND THE ROOKIE CLUB SERIES:
“I can't put these Rookie Club books down. Now I’m on to her standalone books. I read six books in six days and am going to read each and every book by Girard. Great characters, realistic stories and insane crimes/crime scenes. You won't regret these purchases!”–A. Daughtry.
“These books are just great! Each one keeps me wanting more!”–Verna G. 
“Loved the plot and suspense. Enjoy the whole Rookie Club series. It’s similar to the James Patterson series. Really enjoy the continuing characters.”–Donna
“WOW! Another great story about strong female police officers. Each book gets better and better.” –Peg 
“Another great story in this series that kept me guessing until the very end. There were twist and turns throughout the entire story. This one kept up way too late on more than one night.” –Jen
“If you like crime drama series, you will love these books. Can’t wait for next one.” –C. Hynes
“Girard has become one of my favorite authors! She's right up there with Lisa Gardner in this genre.” –Crios 
Dear Reader,
If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.
Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. 
And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)
Happy reading,
Danielle

Dark Passage: A Gripping Suspense Thriller (The Rookie Club)

When a San Francisco Police Department storage site is robbed, seventy-two guns go missing, setting off a wave of gun-related deaths in the city.
Brought in to head up SFPD’s Computer Forensics Team, Mei Ling discovers something at the scene that doesn’t make sense—a hacking device.
The police have no leads and no one can find the connection between the shooters.
Convinced the device could be the key to the case, Mei begins to suspect that the burglary was only a distraction for the real motive.“Mesmerizing.You will not want to put this book down!”When the bullets start flying through the window of her own home, Mei knows she’s on to something. Now it’s a race against time to identify the hacker. Before she becomes the next victim sent to the grave.Fans of Tess Gerritsen, Shari Lapena, JT Ellison, BA Paris and Paula Hawkins are going to love Danielle Girard. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today! PRAISE FOR GRAVE DANGER AND THE ROOKIE CLUB SERIES:
 “Another pulse-pounding thriller! I was drawn in immediately. I loved the plot development and following Mei. I had to keep reading so I could see how it ended! I've read them all.” -Luke G.
“A fantastic series. Buckle up for a heart-stopping ride along with the rookies. A new character in each book keeps the series fresh and the reader on their toes until the last, unforgettable page.”–T. Heschel
“Strong plot and great character development. Can’t wait for Girard's next book.” -Kindle Customer
“I can't put these Rookie Club books down. Now I’m on to her standalone books. I read six books in six days and am going to read each and every book by Girard. Great characters, realistic stories and insane crimes/crime scenes. You won't regret these purchases!”–A. Daughtry.
“I read the first of this series and within a month had downloaded the rest of the Rookie Club Series as well her standalone books. All are engaging and page-turners. Download them, you'll be happy you did.”–Kindle Customer
Dear Reader,
If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.
Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. 
And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)
Happy reading,
Danielle

Grave Danger: A Gripping Suspense Thriller (The Rookie Club)

Sex Crimes Inspector Jamie Vail is back.
When the daughter of San Francisco socialites is brutally assaulted, Jamie Vail makes it her mission to find the attacker. A seasoned inspector with the SFPD, work is what Jamie does best. She isn’t distracted by the fact that her adopted son and the victim go to the same school.
“Wow, just wow! The twists and turns in this book were amazing.”
Jamie can almost set aside the fact that the man caught on tape with the victim is someone she’s been wary of for years—her son’s biological father.
At home, her son is performing poorly in school, becoming more reclusive, and nothing she does can draw him out.
More frightening is the fact that every piece of evidence brings her closer to home...
As her case escalates into a homicide investigation, Jamie teams up with old allies and Rookie Club members from across the department. Loyalties are tested and the stakes rise as the case becomes front-page news and the spotlight lands on her and her son, who have everything to lose.
With his future on the line, Jamie must find Charlotte’s attacker to prove her son’s innocence before he lands behind bars, or worse…
Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today! PRAISE FOR EVERYTHING TO LOSE AND THE ROOKIE CLUB SERIES:
“Kept me on the edge of my seat to the last page.” –Kindle Customer 
“Love this author's style--fast moving but with lots of twists. I will read anything she writes. As a native Californian, the San Francisco setting is a bonus.” –M. Cloyd
“The Rookie Club Series is brilliant. Danielle Girard has developed wonderfully complex women who are excellent in law enforcement yet live realistic and messy lives. Loved it!”–Hungry Reader
“These books are just great! Each one keeps me wanting more!” –Verna G. 
“I’m in love. Phenomenal series. Phenomenal author. The series is truly exciting with spine-chilling plots mixed with realistic but fierce characters who are battling crime on the streets of San Francisco and in their personal lives. Amazing female protagonists and a great mix of good ole boys and kind, supportive men make up the police department in this suspenseful thriller series.” –BookNerd
Fans of BA Paris, David Baldacci, Tess Gerritesen, AJ Finn, and Paula Hawkins are going to love Danielle Girard.
Dear Reader,
If you’re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Robert Dugoni, Lisa Unger, Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or James Patterson, chances are you’ll enjoy my books as well.
Not ready to commit to a book just yet? No problem. Come visit me at www.daniellegirard.com to download Too Close to Home, a Rookie Club short story for FREE, to check out my web journal, or just stop by to say hello. 
And if you enjoy the book, please leave a review. Kind reviews are good for authors and readers… and a recent study (conducted by me) also indicates that writing a positive review is good for the soul. ;)
Happy reading,
Danielle

Everything To Lose: A Gripping Suspense Thriller (The Rookie Club)

Seven years after making her escape from an abusive marriage, Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman is settling into her position as medical examiner in the city of San Francisco. Doing what she loves, she can almost put the trauma of her past behind her. Until she confronts the case of a young woman, sixteen weeks pregnant. Everything about the case says the woman took her own life. As hard as Schwartzman tries to make peace with the evidence in her head, something about the case won't leave her alone. She's all too aware of how similar the circumstances are to her own past. After all, she, too, was once sixteen weeks pregnant?Going beyond her role in the morgue, Schwartzman digs into the boyfriend's past, determined to find the truth behind the woman's death, a fate she knows could easily have been her own.

The Ex: An Annabelle Schwartzman Story

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