The Next Girl: A gripping crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist

Carla Kovach

Apr 2018 · Detective Gina Harte Book 1 · Bookouture

About this ebook

THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL

 

She’s just the girl he’s looking for…

 

A young woman falls from a van speeding down a quiet road. Battered and bruised, she turns her head to the person who comes to her aid. ‘Help her’, she whispers before her eyes close.

 

Days later, the body of another young girl is found in a shallow grave just a few miles away. The similarities between the two girls are startling – same age, same frail body, same shocking red hair.

 

As the town fears there’s a serial killer living amongst them, Detective Gina Harte must put aside her own struggles at home, and catch the killer before he finds another perfect girl.

 

AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked.

 

**Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**

 

What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones:

‘Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read… Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Oh wow. Put some time away for this book. It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Absolutely stunning book. I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous. A really great book that deserves five stars!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars

 

‘I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Whoop whoop… to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series… you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down.’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures, 5 stars

 

‘One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars

 

‘Loved it from start to finish.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading!’ Goodreads reviewer

 

‘Suspense, mystery and many twists. You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it!’ Kiss the Reader, 5 stars

 

‘Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘Excellent… A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Ratings and reviews

*possibly some spoilers* Great storyline, wonderfully made characters, enough tension and push and pull. I would have loved a more detailed ending on the reunion of the family, what happened to Isobel, Luke, and the whole family. Would have loved to have Cathy at the end having her daughter back. felt like the end was too fast and abrupt after all the trnsion build up. Otherwise, a great read that included a lot of wide-eyed, arm slapping, breath paausing moments! will read more from Carla!

I was hooked from the first page! The Next Girl is a suspenseful and thought-provoking thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. The author does a brilliant job of building tension and keeping the reader guessing. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. If you're looking for a gripping crime thriller that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.

I couldn't put this book down! I completed it in about 3 days! in total hours to read was maybe approximately 12 hours. maybe less. not a lot of books do this, but this was well written, although the beginning was a bit confusing, but I caught on to the story right quickly! 100% recommended 👌