Margot Phalen FBI

When seven skeletons are unearthed along the Appalachian Trail, FBI Special Agent Margot Phalen thinks she already knows who put them there. Margot knows how predators hunt. As the daughter of one of America's most notorious serial killers, she's turned her dark past into a weapon, becoming the Bureau's expert at getting inside the minds of monsters. Wyatt Holmes has been behind bars for a decade, convicted of hunting hikers like animals through the Tennessee wilderness. He claims wolves led him to his prey. Everyone thinks he's insane and surely responsible for the newly discovered skeletons-until the bodies start telling a different story. The burial patterns are wrong. The timeline doesn't fit. And as Margot ventures deeper into the wilderness where Holmes once stalked hikers, she discovers a horrifying truth: someone else is out there. This time, she isn't the only one hunting-in fact, she's become the target. A heart-pounding thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and Gregg Olsen. What readers say about this book: "Dark, creepy, and intensely gripping, this story kept me on edge from start to finish. The twists genuinely caught me off guard – there were moments I had to stop and process what I just read!" Reader review, 5 stars "Kate Wiley's books read like a Criminal Minds episode, and I'm so intrigued with where she's taking this FBI series… I'm so obsessed with Margot Phalen (and honestly Wes too)… I binged it!" Reader review, 5 stars "Absolutely unputdownable… Every time I thought I had a handle on where it was heading, another twist pulled the rug out from under me. The pacing is relentless, the tension razor-sharp, and the sense of unease builds with every chapter… A tense, intelligent thriller that delivers on every level. I devoured it-and I'll be thinking about it long after the final page." Reader review, 5 stars "Another gripping triumph from Kate Wiley, delivering everything fans of her writing have come to love and a story that lingers long after the final page." Reader review, 5 stars "This one felt like stepping into the woods and realizing – far too late – you're not alone… Dark, immersive, and deeply addictive – this is a thriller that keeps you looking over your shoulder long after you've finished." Reader review, 5 stars "I've loved every single book I've read by this author… Her style of writing is essentially the literary equivalent of a high-speed chase… creating a 'just one more page' loop that makes the book impossible to put down." Reader review, 5 stars "Utterly Brilliant! Kate Wiley has just outdone herself. With a bittersweet ending and a haunting teaser for book three… this was an absolute triumph." Reader review, 5 stars "One of my favourite thrillers of the year." Reader review, 5 stars "Oh my Moses! Another fantastic read from Kate Wiley! This one starts with a bang and does not let up. Captivating from start to finish… Packed with twists, turns and fabulous reveals. Such a thrilling read that left me gobsmacked." Reader review, 5 stars "Margot as a character continues to be the standout. Her insight into killers, shaped by her own upbringing, adds so much depth – you're not just following an investigation, you're watching someone constantly walk the line between understanding monsters and becoming one." Reader review, 5 stars "[Margot's] determination, resilience, and instinct make her a character you can't help but root for… Kate Wiley has a real talent for crafting dark, atmospheric stories that pull you in and refuse to let go. This series has definitely become an obsession for me." Reader review, 5 stars

She profiles killers for a living. The man she loves just became a prime suspect. When FBI special agent Margot Phalen enters a prison interview room, she knows how to make killers talk. She's spent six years coaxing confessions from men already behind bars, uncovering the victims no one knew existed. Missing girls whose cases went cold. Families still searching for answers. It's dark work, but she can do it. She learned from the best. Her father was a serial killer. But while on location interviewing a killer who targeted child beauty pageant contestants, she gets a call that almost breaks her. A teenage girl has been murdered in Margot's small California hometown, and her partner, Wes-the last person to see the victim alive-is under arrest. The evidence is damning. The timeline is impossible to explain. Margot's entire life depends on being able to read killers. What if she's wrong about the one person she's let into her carefully guarded world? The only man she's ever trusted? Some cases hit too close to home. This one might destroy everything she has. An utterly gripping crime thriller that will have you holding your breath until the final confession. Perfect for readers who love Lisa Regan, A.J. Rivers and Robert Dugoni. What readers say about Tell Me Her Name: "A phenomenal start to a new series... The psychological depth, tight pacing, and relentless suspense meant I genuinely couldn't put it down-I read the entire book in one day." Reader review, 5 stars "Hands down one of the strongest, most chilling thrillers I've read in a long time." Reader review, 5 stars "One of the best series out there, hands down! Tense, twisty, complex murder mystery… and amazing characters you feel you know." Reader review, 5 stars "Holy crackers! Another fantastic read from Kate Wiley! With the familiar characters this was so easy to fall into and impossible to put down. A rollercoaster ride that left my head spinning." Reader review, 5 stars "Dark, twisty, and emotional, this story nails that terrifying question...what if you're wrong about the person closest to you?" Reader review, 5 stars "Just as close to perfection as you can get. I found myself hanging on every written word." Reader review, 5 stars "A darkly addictive new chapter! Margot Phalen is back with a bang in this chilling series opener that immediately pulled me in…" Reader review, 5 stars "This book had me on the edge of my seat, I could not put this down. It was so intense and I was shocked by the ending! Fabulous work!" Reader review, 5 stars "The tension is relentless... I lost count of how many times I got goosebumps." Reader review, 5 stars