Books like Closer than you think by Karen Rose
Faith Corcoran, a psychologist, feels trapped by a relentless stalker who has haunted her for a year. Desperate, she moves into her late grandmother’s house in Cincinnati, hoping to start anew, but the inherited home forces her to face buried memories.
When two young women vanish from the town, FBI Special Agent Deacon Novak is assigned to the case. His investigation leads him to Faith, and a bond forms between the scientist and the agent. Together they uncover layers of deception that tie the missing girls to Faith’s own past. The mystery deepens, revealing that danger may be closer than they imagined.
The novel blends suspense, psychological thriller elements, and a romantic thread as Faith and Deacon navigate the tangled web of stalking, family secrets, and the shadows of a Cincinnati neighborhood.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Karen Rose
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