The Third to Die - (Quinn & Costa Thriller) by Allison Brennan (Paperback)

About the Book

"Detective Kara Quinn, on leave from the LAPD, is on an early morning jog in her hometown of Liberty Lake when she comes upon the body of a young nurse. The manner of death shows a pattern of highly controlled rage. Meanwhile in DC, FBI special agent Mathias Costa is staffing his newly minted Mobile Response Team. Word reaches Matt that the Liberty Lake murder fits the profile of the compulsive Triple Killer. It will be the first case for the MRT. This time they have a chance to stop this zealous if elusive killer before he strikes again. But only if they can figure out who he is and where he is hiding before he disappears for another three years. The stakes are higher than ever before, because if they fail, one of their own will be next"--

Book Synopsis

A notorious serial killer is back

An edgy female police detective. An ambitious FBI special agent. Together they are at the heart of the ticking-clock investigation into a psychopathic murderer. The bond they forge in this crucible sets the stage for high-stakes suspense.

Detective Kara Quinn is on an early morning jog in Liberty Lake when she discovers the body of a young nurse. The manner of death reveals a highly controlled rage.

Word quickly reaches FBI special agent Matt Costa that this murder fits the profile of the elusive Triple Killer, who compulsively strikes every three years, targeting three victims, each three days apart. This time they have a chance to stop him. But only if they can decipher the meaning of his pattern to figure out who he is and where he is hiding before he strikes again.

The stakes have never been higher, because if they fail, one of their own team may be next...

Don't miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan!

A Quinn & Costa Thriller

Book 1: The Third to Die
Book 2: Tell No Lies
Book 3: The Wrong Victim
Book 4: Seven Girls Gone
Book 5: The Missing Witness

Review Quotes

"A lean thriller with a strong and damaged protagonist as compelling as Lisbeth Salander." -Kirkus Reviews

"Fans of Jeff Abbott and Karin Slaughter will find this crime novel hard to put down."--Publishers Weekly

"Brennan's broadest and most expansive novel yet, as much Catherine Coulter as David Baldacci, with just enough of Thomas Harris thrown in for good measure. A stellar and stunning success."-- Providence Journal

"The first in Brennan's new series... and fans will look forward to the next installment." --Booklist

"Leave all the lights on... you'll be turning the pages fast as you can. The Third to Die is the first in Brennan's amazing new thriller series. Dive in and enjoy this nail-biter."--Catherine Coulter, New York Times bestselling author of Labyrinth

"Riveting, terrifying, and simply fantastic. Brennan ratchets up the tension to the breaking point with her new FBI MRT team chasing a devious killer. This is classic crime fiction at its best. With deep characterizations and a truly scary villain driving the twisted plot, this is the start of a brilliant new series from the queen of the thriller." --J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Tear Me Apart

"An edge of the seat, can't-put-it-down thrill ride."--Marcia Clark, author of Snap Judgment

PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF ALLISON BRENNAN

"A fast-paced, suspenseful read with interesting characters and sinister twists that keep you turning the pages for more."-Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author, on Poisonous

"Allison Brennan's Poisonous has it all... A twisty and compelling read."
-Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author

"A world-class nail-biter."-Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Silenced

"Buckle up and brace yourself."
-Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Notorious

I've been a fan of Allison Brennan's novels from the beginning, but Notorious blew me away!"
-James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Can't-put-it-down suspense."--Fresh Fiction

"Raises her to the level of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben." --Providence Journal on Poisonous