Dark Mask
It’s the week before Halloween and someone has kidnapped a wealthy family’s son and murdered his nanny.
When no ransom call is forthcoming Charli Cross and her partner begin to suspect that money may not be the driving factor behind the crimes. Their suspicions are soon confirmed when a destitute single mom with no connection to the other family is killed and her youngest daughter kidnapped.
Charli must wrestle with her sister’s relationship crisis, her own stalker, and a killer who seems to have an affinity for Halloween. The clock is ticking. How many more kids will they lose?
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Mary Stone
Mary Stone lives among the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee with her two dogs, four cats, a couple of energetic boys, and a very patient husband.
As a young girl, she would go to bed every night, wondering what type of creature might be lurking underneath. It wasn’t until she was older that she learned that the creatures she needed to most fear were human.
Today, she creates vivid stories with courageous, strong heroines and dastardly villains. She invites you to enter her world of serial killers, FBI agents but never damsels in distress. Her female characters can handle themselves, going toe-to-toe with any male character, protagonist or antagonist.
Charli Cross Mystery Series
Charli Cross Mystery Series consists of nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

