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Dead Woman Crossing

Detective Kimberley King #1 / 2
by Jeneva Rose
Dead Woman Crossing (Detective Kimberley King #1) by Jeneva Rose
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‘Brilliant – oh my word you can book after book after book but every so often a gem will emerge and this is one of them…. Totally blown away with how good the storyline is… and that conclusion, never saw it coming!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She threw open the door, running to the crib. When she looked inside, she gasped. The world around her went silent. Inside, there was nothing but a small stuffed elephant. Where was her baby?

When young, single mother Hannah is found murdered by the banks of a twisting Oklahoma creek, her one-year-old daughter sleeping in a stroller near her body, the small town of Dead Woman Crossing reels in horror.

Detective Kimberley King, recently relocated from New York to Oklahoma, with her young daughter Jessica, can’t ignore the similarity of Hannah’s death to the case of Katie James, the woman that the town of Dead Woman Crossing is named after. Katie was murdered in front of her small daughter in 1905, on the banks of the same creek, and it seems that someone is drawing inspiration from the crime. Could this killer be a copycat?

But as she interviews suspects, Kimberley is met with blank faces and closed lips. In a small town, people won’t talk and when she pursues a promising lead, her own family turn their back on her. Kimberley isn’t afraid to ask questions, but when she receives a threatening note, she realises that, as a single mother to a young daughter, she might be putting herself dangerously in the killer’s sights …

An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller inspired by true events from an Amazon bestselling author. Dead Woman Crossing is perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Jane Harper.

Readers are loving Dead Woman Crossing:

‘Simply excellent… Jeneva Rose is a dynamite talent and the first book in this series was a grand slam so I am beyond excited to see where this series goes. If you like thrillers then... scratch that... if you like reading then you owe it to yourself to pick this up. It is one hell of an amazing ride’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was captivated from the beginning… I could hardly put the book down …Loved it. 5 stars.’ B is for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Can’t wait for the next one in the series. It was unputdownable I read it in one sitting. It was tense and full of action that kept me entertained and engaged in the story. I had my suspicions but I was wrong, love that when you don’t expect the bad guy or the ending. Very good book and I highly recommend!’ Bonnie’s Book Talk

‘Very gripping… how this story comes together is just brilliant and Kimberley is so sassy can’t wait for book 2 once you start you won’t want to stop’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The end is completely unexpected, and I can't wait to read the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book will grab you from its first pages! King is a lead character that women can relate to... It's a great book and looking forward to seeing more of King and Walker in this series!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was drawn in from the very first page and was totally engrossed until the very surprising ending! I cannot wait for the next one to come out!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘You have to read this if you are a fan of well-written suspense that leaves you breathlessly turning the pages. Dead Woman Crossing by Jeneva Rose exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait for what this author writes next.’Goodreads Reviewer

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Release date: September 18, 2020

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Jeneva Rose

Jeneva Rose

Before she became a household name in psychological thrillers, Jeneva Rose was just another writer with a story clawing at her insides, demanding to be told. Born in Wisconsin and now based in Chicago, Rose didn’t take the straight-and-narrow path to literary acclaim. Her journey wound through rejection letters, day jobs, and moments of self-doubt—the kind of gritty backdrop that often fuels the tension in her novels. And maybe that’s why her stories hit so hard: because they come from a place of persistence and a sharp understanding of human vulnerability.

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Rose is best known for The Perfect Marriage, a twisty domestic suspense novel that captivated readers with its chilling premise and morally tangled characters. But she didn’t stop there. Her books dig into the uncomfortable spaces between love and betrayal, truth and perception. Whether it’s the unsettling mind games in You Shouldn’t Have Come Here or the slow unraveling of secrets in One of Us Is Dead, Rose has a gift for peeling back the surface of ordinary lives to reveal something far more sinister underneath.

What sets her apart in the crowded thriller space isn’t just her knack for shocking finales—it’s her ability to make readers squirm with the small, psychological truths that live between the lines. Her protagonists are rarely straightforward heroes. They’re flawed, often unreliable, and always compelling. It’s the kind of narrative sleight-of-hand that keeps her audience second-guessing long after the final page.

Though she writes fiction, Rose has always been drawn to the real—real motivations, real darkness, real consequences. That sense of authenticity bleeds into her prose, making her novels feel less like escapism and more like a mirror reflecting our own worst fears. With a loyal fanbase and growing recognition in the thriller genre, Jeneva Rose has carved out a place for herself as a voice that doesn’t just tell a story—it dares you to question it.

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Detective Kimberley King

Detective Kimberley King consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Dead Woman Crossing (Detective Kimberley King #1)
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Last Day Alive (Detective Kimberley King #2)
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