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You Belong To Me (The Baltimore Series Book 1)

By Karen Rose
Series: Baltimore Series
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In You Belong To Me (The Baltimore Series Book 1) by Karen Rose, forensic pathologist Dr Lucy Trask stumbles upon a horrific murder scene and discovers the victim has a connection to her past. As more bodies emerge, Lucy teams up with Detective J.D. Fitzpatrick to uncover the killer's identity and motivation. The story weaves a complex web of love, mystery, and danger set against the backdrop of Baltimore's dark underbelly.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrillers that blend romance with suspense, where gripping narratives and intricate plot twists keep you on edge. The compelling mystery and dynamic characters will draw you into a world of danger and intrigue, set against a richly detailed backdrop. This may suit fans of intense stories with emotional depth and unexpected developments.

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A killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he's stopped? YOU BELONG TO ME is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series.

The brand new thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose - when someone is out for revenge is there any way to stop them...?

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A killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he's stopped? You Belong to Me is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series.

When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that it might be her old school teacher Mr Pugh.

But the victim is actually another man from her past. Who killed him and why he was left for Lucy to find is unclear, but what appears to be a number "1" burned into his back indicates that this corpse won't be the killer's last victim.

When a second branded body is discovered, Detective JD Fitzpatrick and Lucy are forced to ask themselves how many more lives are at risk. Can they solve the killer's gruesome puzzle before his thirst for revenge is complete?

Series: Baltimore Series

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  • You Belong To Me (The Baltimore Series Book 1)
    A killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he's stopped? You Belong to Me is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series. When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that...
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You Belong To Me by Karen Rose is described as a page-turner in the Sunday Express review. News of the World labels it an engrossing read, suggesting that fans of crime thrillers will thoroughly enjoy it.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755373925

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 496

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Fiction General Fiction Karen Rose Literary Fiction Series: Baltimore Series

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. When she's not writing, she enjoys travelling, karate and, though not a popular Florida pastime, skiing.

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