Little Girls Sleeping
He looked down at the little girl, sleeping peacefully, her arms wrapped around a teddy bear. He knew he was the only one who could save her. He could let her sleep forever.
An eight-year-old girl, Chelsea Compton, is missing in Pine Valley, California and for Detective Katie Scott it’s a cruel reminder of the friend who disappeared from summer camp twenty years ago. Unable to shake the memories, Katie vows she won’t rest until she discovers what happened to Chelsea.
But as Katie starts to investigate, the case reveals itself to be much bigger and more shocking than she feared. Hidden deep in the forest she unearths a makeshift cemetery: a row of graves, each with a brightly coloured teddy bear.
Katie links the graves to a stack of missing-persons cases involving young girls—finding a pattern no one else has managed to see. Someone in Pine Valley has been taking the town’s daughters for years, and Katie is the only one who can stop them.
And then another little girl goes missing, snatched from the park near her home.
Katie’s still haunted by the friend she failed to protect, and she’ll do anything to stop the killer striking again—but can she find the little girl before it’s too late?
The series
Detective Katie Scott’s world is one where darkness lurks around every corner, and the search for truth can be as dangerous as it is relentless. With a background in military police, Katie brings a unique edge to every investigation, diving deep into the minds of criminals while wrestling with the ghosts of her past. Each case she takes on not only tests her professional skills but challenges her emotionally, pushing her to confront the trauma that still haunts her.
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The Detective Katie Scott series follows Katie as she navigates the complex world of law enforcement, with each installment bringing new challenges and ever-higher stakes. Whether she’s tracking down a missing child, uncovering long-buried secrets, or facing down dangerous adversaries, Katie’s sharp instincts and unwavering commitment to justice make her a compelling, if tortured, hero. And with the loyalty of her K9 partner, Cisco, by her side, Katie's journey is as much about healing as it is about solving the crimes that haunt her.
From Little Girls Sleeping to the latest heart-pounding release Find My Daughter, this series captures the essence of gritty crime thrillers, blending fast-paced investigations with rich, emotional depth. It’s a world where every lead uncovers another layer of darkness, and where Katie Scott’s courage is tested at every turn. But it’s not just about the cases—Katie’s personal evolution is woven through each story, making her more than just a detective. She’s a woman seeking redemption, a survivor driven by a need to protect and serve, no matter the cost.
As the Detective Katie Scott series unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of mystery, suspense, and raw emotion. If you’re a fan of stories where the stakes are personal, the characters are complex, and the twists keep you guessing, Katie Scott’s investigations will keep you hooked from start to finish.
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#2 · 2019Her Last Whisper 
#3 · 2020Flowers on Her Grave 
#4 · 2020Last Girls Alive 
#5 · 2021The Fragile Ones 
#6 · 2021Pretty Broken Dolls 
#7 · 2022Silent Little Angels 
#8 · 2022Three Small Bones 
#9 · 2023The Rose Girls 
#10 · 2023Her Dying Kiss 
#11 · 2023The First Girl 
#12 · 2024Count Their Graves 
#13 · 2025Find My Daughter 
#14 · 2025The Whispering Girls 
#15 · 2026Sing Her to Sleep 
#16 · 2026Race to Save Her 
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