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Knife in the Back
the New Orleans series Book 4
Series: The New Orleans Series
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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...
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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 from finding out what. There's one question they all need to grapple with: why was Naomi targeted in the first place? And why are they determined to send her back to prison?
WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT KAREN ROSE:
'Karen Rose never disappoints!'
'I just couldn't put it down, I'd definitely recommend this author'
'It is just painstaking waiting for her next novel'
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035403257
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 574g
Pages: 528
About the Author
Karen Rose was introduced to suspense and horror at the tender age of eight when she accidentally read Poe's The Pit and The Pendulum and was afraid to go to sleep for years. She now enjoys writing books that make other people afraid to go to sleep.
Karen lives in Florida with her family, their cat, Bella, and two dogs, Loki and Freya. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, and her new hobby - knitting.Also by Karen Rose
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