Dangerous Play
From the author of Lights Out comes sports reporter Kate Green’s next harrowing story, where a famous former teammate is found murdered, and the only way to close the case is to open up old wounds.
After a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer. Between her experience with athletic stardom and days playing with Savannah Baker, head coach of the USA team, Kate is sure to get the story that will reestablish her career.
She just didn’t expect that story to involve murder.
When famous jewelry designer Alexa Kane is found dead in the locker room, Kate’s promising future screeches to a halt as her past resurfaces. Alexa played with Kate and Savannah on the U.S. Youth National Team, but there was no reason for her to be at the stadium now.
Kate’s investigation puts her in close contact with her estranged father, an NYPD detective who has his own past to answer for. As their secrets collide, Kate will have to decide which ones to keep—and which ones to reveal to stop the killer.
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Kate Green
In a world where ambition often casts longer shadows than the truth, the Kate Green series unravels the hidden dangers lurking behind the glossy façade of professional sports. Former Olympic athlete turned investigative reporter, Kate Green steps into arenas where fame, power, and secrets collide—only to find that the real competition isn't on the field, but in the depths of human ambition and betrayal.
Kate Green consists of three books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
