Family Lies: A Gripping New Thriller from Sunday Times Bestselling Author Karen Rose

Dive into the latest installment of the San Diego Case Files series with Family Lies, a high-wire suspense novel from Karen Rose. Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick and psychologist Sam Reeves are drawn into a deadly mystery when they investigate the disappearance of Mary Sherman, who claimed to have vital information about Kit's foster sister, Akiko's, birth mother. What begins as a search for answers quickly escalates into danger when Kit, Sam, and Akiko are targeted by an unknown shooter and discover Mary dead inside her home.

Key Plot Points & Intrigue

• The investigation into Mary Sherman's murder is deeply personal, linking directly to Akiko's past.
• Kit McKittrick is determined to uncover the truth for her sister, but every revelation uncovers deeper deceptions.
• A major conflict arises as an injured Kit is officially removed from the case, forcing her to choose between her career and protecting her family.
• The narrative promises twists as no one connected to Akiko's story appears to be who they claim to be.

Specifications

• Author: Karen Rose
• Series: The San Diego Case Files (Book 4 of 4)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 528 pages
• Publication Date: 16 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 103541421X
• ISBN-13: 978-1035414215
• Dimensions: 128 x 38 x 196mm
• Weight: 360 g

Reader Recognition

This title ranks highly among mystery enthusiasts, securing positions such as #164 in Police Procedurals (Books) and #500 in Mysteries (Books).

Experience the page-turning suspense that readers praise Karen Rose for in this gripping thriller where family secrets prove deadly.