Closer Than She Knows

Kelly Irvin

Jun 2020 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

A serial killer bent on revenge . . . and striking too close to home.

Teagan O’Rourke has always loved murder mysteries. In her job as a court reporter, she has written official records for dozens of real-life murders. She’s slapped evidence stickers on crime scene photos. She’s listened to hours of chilling testimony. But she’s never known the smell of death. And she never thought she might be a victim.

Until now.

A young police officer is murdered just inches away from her, and then a man calling himself a serial killer starts leaving Teagan notes, signing each with the name of a different murderer from her favorite mystery novels.

Panicked, Teagan turns to her friend Max Kennedy. Max longs for more than friendship with Teagan, but he fears she’ll never trust someone with a past like his. He wonders how much of God’s “tough love” he can take before he gives up on love completely. And he wonders if he’ll be able to keep Teagan alive long enough to find out.

As Teagan, Max, and Teagan’s police officer father race to track down the elusive killer, they each know they could be the next victim. Desperate to save those she loves, Teagan battles fears that once haunted her in childhood. Nothing seems to stop this obsessed murderer. No matter what she does, he seems to be getting closer . . .

Ratings and reviews

CLOSER THAN SHE KNOWS .....Kelly Irwin Teagan was a court reporter, having written official records for dozen of murder trials. The judge wanted the actual evidence from storage. brought to him, going to get it, they were shot at. She now knew the fear, and smell of death. When Max was sure she would be okay he would go feed Tigger for her. He is greeted with yells from her elderly neighbor, then an attach happened to Max. He means so much to her, but she won’t let it happen. As a youth minister she knew what his dreams were. He still has some inner demons, and riding on his motorcycle helps, The pieces come together, was she the. target, and innocence people are now dead. A good mystery with some romance. An emotional ride from the beginning, that readers will want to read. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion from Net Galley and Thomas Nelson.

If you want to enjoy a thrilling, riveting and suspenseful story about a serial killer that is holding the city of San Antonio, Texas hostage, this is the book for you! I haven't read anything by this author before so I didn't know what to expect but I really enjoyed her characters and her crafting of the drama that kept me wondering what was going to happen next! The heroine, Teagan, is a court reporter and I don't think I've ever read a book about that occupation before. It was very interesting! Her whole family is in law enforcement but she went a different route and now, when a serial killer starts targeting her, she is very glad that she can turn to her family! I can't imagine what it would be like to have a serial killer fixate on a person and start killing the people I'm involved with! The guilt alone would destroy a person! There's nothing you could do about it either! Teagan is beside herself, and for good reason! She wants this person stopped! Her best friend, Max, is always there to support her but he's been in love with her forever and he wants more. I certainly felt for Max and I kept hoping that he'd stick around until Teagan made up her mind about him! But he also wants to help her catch the killer, along with the police. So many possible suspects but not enough time - will they catch the killer? Check out the book!

About the author

Kelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, four grandchildren, and two ornery cats. Visit her online at KellyIrvin.com; Instagram: @kelly_irvin; Facebook: @Kelly.Irvin.Author; X: @Kelly_S_Irvin.