Guilty Mothers

Why would a daughter kill her mother?In a quiet kitchen, Sheryl Hawne lies in a pool of blood. Her daughter Katie is kneeling at her side, still clutching the murder weapon. To Detective Kim Stone, the case seems open and shut. Katie participated in beauty pageants as a child, and her mother kept a shrine to her achievements. As Kim gazes at the golden trophies, she wonders if this was what set Katie on the path to murder... But then Kim receives a shocking call. Another woman is dead. And with Katie safely locked up, she cannot be the killer. Kim must race to learn more about a competitive world where mothers will go to any lengths to ensure their daughters triumph. She's sure this holds the key to unlocking the case... but will Kim be able to find it before another family is destroyed forever?The twentieth book in the international, multi-million-copy bestselling series, Guilty Mothers will have you glued to the pages. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid and Robert Dugoni will devour this gripping crime thriller. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about Guilty Mothers: 'Wow! How do these just keep getting better and better... absolutely loved... I was gripped from the start... couldn't love it more... a must read!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Oh. My. Word!... I loved it so much that I had to stop and go back and reread sections... stunning... a one-sitting read, had me holding my breath, grabbing my cheeks, and holding back tears... amazing... Oh my!' Robin Loves Reading, ?????'Who needs sleep when there is a new Kim Stone book!!... I could not put this book down, reading into the early hours of the morning. Am I sorry... not at all!' @mandylovestoread, ?????'Loved it loved it loved it... Gripping... I couldn't put this book down and now I've finished it I feel a little lost. Read it!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'Just perfect, each little hook keeps those pages turning and I'd actually poke sticks in my eyes to keep reading well into the wee hours!... Readers should be given special leave because once you start reading you really shouldn't have to stop!' Chapter in My Life, ?????'Fabulous... had me hooked to the very last page! I absolutely love Kim Stone... gets a big thumbs up and five big shiny stars from me!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????"WOW HOLY MOLY!!!!... God, this woman knows how to write!... I stayed up way too late reading since I couldn't put down this addictive read." Book Review Café, ?????"My favorite mystery/thriller/crime series EVER!!!... I absolutely DEVOURED every page!" Firepit and Books, ?????"DI Kim Stone is my literature Pringle! Once I start a book I just can't stop!... absolutely flawless and totally consuming!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????'I can't believe that I only NOW learn about Angela Marsons, on the 20th book of the Detective Kim Stone series. This is outragous and I plan to redeem myself as soon as possible, because I just need more from her... I just DEVOURED this. 10/10 if you love thrillers would recommend.'