The Girl Who Ran Away - A heart-stopping international crime novel

Tikiri Herath

Summary

A web of little lies. A family secret. Don't believe everything they tell you...The day her parents die in a suspicious car crash, young Asha’s perfect life is shattered.She’s the lone survivor. The authorities have no choice but to thrust her into a distant family she never knew existed. Frightened and alone, all she wants is to belong again, but she soon discovers her new home hides a vicious secret.Asha plots an escape from her chilling fate, but just as she’s running out of options, a stranger comes to help.It’s only when she finds herself on a plane to an unknown destination, she realizes what she's done. She’s made the biggest mistake of her life.From the frying pan into the fire….Will Asha survive the betrayal of her own family?______________There is no graphic violence, heavy cursing, or explicit sex in this book. No dog is ever harmed but the villains always are.______________What readers are saying about this book:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my goodness! This is definitely a have to read. This thriller will definitely get your attention from start to finish. I am excited to read the next book in the series.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I haven't been able to put this series down. I was at the edge of my seat saying "no! no! no! like they could hear me.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is amazing. I loved every second. It kept me in the edge of my seat from start to finish.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The writing is superb & the story draws you in from the very beginning. If you like suspense you must read this book!”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Suspenseful and exciting! from the very beginning, I was hooked! it is exciting, thrilling, and a wonderful new series for me to read!”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Holy heroine, where do I start? This is a fantastic read that will have you travelling the globe… I absolutely loved this book , it is the first of three stories from the Red Heeled Rebels Series and you will not be able to put it down!”______________The RED HEELED REBELS international crime thrillers from the award-winning author of twisty thrillers and mesmerizing mysteries.

Prequel Story: The Girl Who Crossed the Line

Book One: The Girl Who Ran Away

Book Two: The Girl Who Made Them Pay

Book Three: The Girl Who Fought to Kill

Book Four: The Girl Who Broke Free

Book Five: The Girl Who Knew Their Names

Book Six: The Girl Who Never Forgot

The Red Heeled Rebels international crime thriller series is now complete.You may enjoy the series most if you read the books in order, starting from book one. The prequel story is available directly from the author as a gift to anyone who picks up the novels.

Available since: 02/29/2024.

Print length: 375 pages.

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