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‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ - B.R. Spangler 'If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped...
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‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ - B.R. Spangler
'If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped from the headlines' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONE
In the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city's most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices.
THE KILLER HAS A LIST
As bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grapples with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister's abductor.
AND HE'S JUST GETTING STARTED
With the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected.
Don’t miss this brand-new, suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben & David Baldacci.
Readers LOVE Steve Frech!
‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page, this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fast-paced… I can't stop thinking about the ending.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won't be disappointed!’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ - Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Series: Detective Meredith Somerset
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‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ - B.R. Spangler 'If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped from the headlines' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONE In the heart...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Sep 2026Pre-order
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ISBN: 9780008781873
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ Digital
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Steve Frech lives in Los Angeles. In addition to writing, he produces and hosts the Random Awesomeness Podcast, an improv-comedy quiz show that has been performed at Upright Citizens Brigade, The Improv, iO West, and Nerdist.
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