“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…
“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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<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
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