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Next Breath (A Meg Thorne Suspense Thriller—Book Seven) - cover

Next Breath (A Meg Thorne Suspense Thriller—Book Seven)

Kate Bold

Publisher: Independent Author

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Summary

"This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don't have to wake up early!"
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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Detective Meg Thorne, haunted by the years of cold cases she could not solve, retires early, in her 50s, feeling stifled by the limits of the law and determined to do whatever she has to to solve them on her own, stop these killers, and rescue any victims. Outside of the red tape, she will be free to cross all lines, and do whatever must be done—as long as she doesn't find herself, alone, in a killer's sights…

Beneath the thawing landscape of Sudbury lies a secret colder than any winter—ties to an elusive "Snowman Killer" from fifteen years past. Meg Thorne delves into a chilling investigation where her quest for truth exposes more than just the identity of a killer—it uncovers a deadly conspiracy that makes her question everything she knew about a friend's fate.

This is BOOK #7 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold.

The Meg Thorne series delivers an exhilarating rush with non-stop action, gripping suspense, and enigmatic puzzles that will keep you captivated well past bedtime, featuring a compelling protagonist eager to decipher the mystery. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Kendra Elliot, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

"This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!"
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!"
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn't put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book."
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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"Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!"
—Reader review for The Killing Game
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Available since: 12/04/2025.
Print length: 250 pages.

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