Book Synopsis

Past and present meet in the most notorious ghost town in Arizona when two murders - one in present day and the other in 1828 - dovetail and connect in New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin's captivating, twisty tale for readers of J.A. Jance, Anne Hillerman, and Nora Roberts.

1898: Robbery, prostitution, and violence are commonplace in the fabulously rich copper mining city of Jerome. But a brutal murder sets the stage for a series of strange events that will echo far into the future.

2024: Jenny Spencer's Copper Star Saloon and Hotel is one of the best-loved attractions in the popular tourist destination, but eerie occurrences in the newly renovated wing are souring business.

Cain Barrett, the wealthy owner of the nearby Grandview Hotel, has his eye on Jenny. He'll help her any way he can, but Cain has problems of his own . . .

A brutal murder at the Copper Star, entries in a dusty journal, and ghostly sightings at both hotels . . . is the connection a figment of Jenny's imagination, or a threat to her life? And who is causing trouble for Cain?

As they work together to solve the mystery, Cain vows not to let anything, or anyone--living or dead--stand between him and the woman he has come to love.

Review Quotes

Praise for Kat Martin's Romantic Thrillers

"The plot is multi-layered and gets increasingly dangerous as the unsettling disturbances escalate and secrets are revealed. It's twisty, thought-provoking, and tragic, as well as full of suspenseful moments." --Mystery and Suspense Magazine on The Ghost Illusion

"Martin pairs a widowed rancher and a PI in the outstanding romantic thriller that launches her Blood Ties, the Logans series...Martin, a master of the genre, ratchets up the tension throughout, casting numerous red herrings across the trail until the murderer is identified and some righteous justice is served. Her plucky heroine and gruff hero, meanwhile, provide a solid dose of romance. Readers won't be able to turn the pages fast enough." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on The Last Goodnight

"Martin seems to know her way around a working ranch, and she fills her romance with an interesting tutorial on what a well-run ranch does battle with each day." --Kirkus Reviews on The Last Goodnight

"Kat Martin has delivered another intense, tightly-woven romantic suspense story to launch her new series. This one kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly flipping pages, and still trying to figure out all the answers right up until the big reveal." --The Romance Dish on The Last Goodnight

"Suspenseful and has a few surprising twists and turns...I would definitely recommend it to people who like hunky cowboy alpha makes, smart and independent women, and sexy romances." --One More Page on The Last Goodnight

"Martin revs the power from page one of this fast-paced romantic thriller... Fans of romantic suspense won't be able to put this book down until the final page is turned, and Martin is likely to recruit thriller readers as well." --Publishers Weekly on The Deception

"An un-put-down-able page-turner that's sure to satisfy fans of romance and thrillers alike." --Kirkus Reviews on The Deception

"Martin keeps the twists and turns coming in the sensuous and spirited first Maximum Security romantic thriller...Readers willfind it hard to wait for the next book in this tantalizing series." --Publishers Weekly on The Conspiracy

"Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller

"Filled with suspense, action and sizzling scenes, the pages of this book practically turn themselves." --Bookpage on Beyond Danger

"The kind of taut, edge-of-your-seat action you crave from a suspenseful book." --Bustle on Beyond Reason

"[A] romantic, suspenseful thriller." --In Touch on Beyond Reason

"Martin whips together unforgettable characters and a high-octane plot with more twists and turns than a street in SanFrancisco.... As the suspense unfurls at a breathtaking pace, readers will be captivated by this tale of drug dealers, foreign terrorists, bloody violence, and hot, steamy sex, all leading to a shocking ending. Martin's fans and newcomers alike will enjoy every moment of this thrill ride."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW for Beyond Reason

"A high-octane mix of high stakes and high passion." --Bookpage on Into the Whirlwind

"Intense mystery and sensual love scenes will lure readers into this novel and not let go until the final page is turned." --Publishers Weekly on Against the Wild

About the Author

Kat Martin is the New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty books across multiple genres, with more than 17 million copies in print. Her novels have been published in 21 countries, including Japan, France, Argentina, Greece, China, and Spain. Her books have been nominated for the prestigious RITA award and won both the Lifetime Achievement and Reviewer's Choice Awards from RT Book Reviews. She and her husband, the author L.J. Martin, live in Montana and spend their winters in Ventura, California. Visit her online at KatMartin.com.