In a secluded farmhouse in Cherrystone, Washington, a family has been slaughtered – and a teenage son has disappeared. Is he frightened child or a cold-blooded killer?

As single mother and detective Emily Kenyon leads the hunt for a killer, her teenage daughter secretly reaches out to the missing boy, drawn to his artistic soul and convinced of his innocence.

When identical family murders erupt in Iowa and Salt Lake City days apart, Emily discovers chilling connections between the crime scenes. As she pieces together the puzzle, Emily uncovers a sinister pattern stretching back decades – and realises the threat to her daughter is far worse than she ever imagined.

Now in a desperate race to save Jenna, Emily must outsmart a methodical, ruthless predator who knows her weaknesses all too well – and has marked both mother and daughter as his next targets…

From the Edgar Award-nominated and #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen comes a page-turning thriller that will keep you reading late into the night.

Readers are hooked on A Cold Dark Place:

‘This stunning thriller is the love child of Thomas Harris and Laura Lippman, with all the thrills and the sheer glued-to-the-page artistry of both.’ Ken Bruen

‘Olsen keeps the tension taut and pages turning.’ Publishers Weekly

‘I’m still breathing hard while trying to think of the right words to say to convey my appreciation for this author’s skill. Give me-more! I want to be addicted, even though I might not sleep for days!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘From the mother-daughter relationship, to the terror of a serial killer...hold on to your seat...just when you think you've figured it out… BAM.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just finished reading… all I can say is wow, wow, wow! A must read if you love murder mystery, thrillers and a story that will pull you in from the get go. This one is a heart stopper.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Edge of your seat thriller with twists and turns that get into your mind and soul! Olsen is utterly amazing!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What an amazing story this was. Read it in one sitting.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this book… great, complex characters and awesome plot twists. It kept me up very late at night turning pages.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me spellbound from the very beginning… Twists & turns galore, & likeable characters. I want more!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Couldn't put it down! Had to keep reading until I finished it. Twists and unexpected turns through the whole story!!!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great thriller that grabs you by the throat and takes you into the dark, scary places of the heart and soul.’ Kay Hooper

‘You’ll sleep with the lights on after reading Gregg Olsen’s dark, atmospheric, page-turning suspense . . . if you can sleep at all.’ Allison Brennan