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“Packed full of twists and tension, A Killer Motive consumed me until I’d turned the last page. The ending packs a wallop, and you won’t see it coming!” —Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Reminiscent of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley, A Killer Motive pulls true crime podcaster Stella Dixon—and the reader right alongside—into a deadly game… A twisty, compulsive, heart-pounding read!” —Daniel Kalla, bestselling author of High Society


You never know who’s listening.

To Stella Dixon, sneaking her teenage brother out of their parents’ house for a beach party was harmless fun—until Max disappeared without a trace.

Six years later, Stella’s family is still broken, and she can’t let go of her guilt. The only thing that keeps her going is helping other families find closure through A Killer Motive, her true crime podcast.

In a bid to find new sponsors and keep making episodes, Stella goes on a local radio show. But when she says on air that if she had just one clue, she’d find Max and bring whoever hurt him to justice, someone takes it as a challenge.

A mysterious invitation to play a game arrives, with the promise that if Stella wins, she’ll get information about what happened to Max. Stella thinks it’s a sick joke…until Max’s best friend vanishes. And she’s given new instructions: tell nobody or people will die.

Desperate and unable to trust anyone, Stella agrees. But beating a twisted, invisible enemy seems impossible when they make all the rules…
 
ISBN: 9780778387671
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Sep 9, 2025
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 400
Trim Size: 5.910 in (w) x 8.890 in (h) x 1.010 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological
BISAC 2: FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic
BISAC 3: FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense
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Hannah Mary McKinnon

Biography

Internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. Her suspense novels include THE REVENGE LIST, ONLY ONE SURVIVES, and A KILLER MOTIVE, which is her eleventh book. Her work has been optioned for the screen, and she also writes holiday romantic comedies as Holly Cassidy. Hannah Mary lives near Toronto, Canada with her husband and three sons. You’ll find her on social media as @hannahmarymckinnon, and please visit www.hannahmarymckinnon.com for more.gt;

<strong>"Packed full of twists and tension, <em>A Killer Motive</em> consumed me until I'd turned the last page. The ending packs a wallop, and you won't see it coming!" —Sarah Pekkanen, #1 <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author<br /><br />“Reminiscent of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley, <em>A Killer Motive</em> pulls true crime podcaster Stella Dixon—and the reader right alongside—into a deadly game… A twisty, compulsive, heart-pounding read!” —Daniel Kalla, bestselling author of <em>High Society</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>You never know who’s listening.</strong><br /><br />To Stella Dixon, sneaking her teenage brother out of their parents’ house for a beach party was harmless fun—until Max disappeared without a trace.<br /><br />Six years later, Stella’s family is still broken, and she can’t let go of her guilt. The only thing that keeps her going is helping other families find closure through <em>A Killer Motive</em>, her true crime podcast.<br /><br />In a bid to find new sponsors and keep making episodes, Stella goes on a local radio show. But when she says on air that if she had <em>just one clue</em>, she’d find Max and bring whoever hurt him to justice, someone takes it as a challenge.<br /><br />A mysterious invitation to play a game arrives, with the promise that if Stella wins, she’ll get information about what happened to Max. Stella thinks it’s a sick joke…until Max’s best friend vanishes. And she’s given new instructions: tell nobody or people will die.<br /><br />Desperate and unable to trust anyone, Stella agrees. But beating a twisted, invisible enemy seems impossible when they make all the rules…<br /> 

ISBN: 9780778387671
Imprint: MIRA
On Sale: Sep 9, 2025
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 400
Trim Size: 5.910 in (w) x 8.890 in (h) x 1.010 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological
BISAC 2: FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic
BISAC 3: FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Hannah Mary McKinnon

Biography

<style> </style> Internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. Her suspense novels include THE REVENGE LIST, ONLY ONE SURVIVES, and A KILLER MOTIVE, which is her eleventh book. Her work has been optioned for the screen, and she also writes holiday romantic comedies as Holly Cassidy. Hannah Mary lives near Toronto, Canada with her husband and three sons. You’ll find her on social media as @hannahmarymckinnon, and please visit <a href=”https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.hannahmarymckinnon.com/__;!!F0Stn7g!DFrWZ0koom-HoofliRVqW7kFDdvgvFWUUW9RXzp_6BMBnFLL_3RkyXhZGzNB6TeD_veH5zFazOSzDZq6wBxCeKlKC4iMl5ebsg$”>www.hannahmarymckinnon.com</a> for more.gt;