Readers who relish heated passion and chilling suspense love New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards’s acclaimed novels featuring Dr. Charlotte “Charlie” Stone. A heroine with a keen mind for catching killers and a soft heart for bad boys, Charlie is back in this third sizzling paranormal romance thriller.
HER LAST WHISPER
Madness and murder invaded Dr. Charlotte Stone’s life when she was just a girl—and made her a woman determined to save others from the horror she survived. An expert in the psychology of serial killers, she’s faced down more than her share of human monsters. But Charlie can also communicate with the spirits of those who die violently, an extrasensory skill that has helped the FBI bring lethal predators to justice. Now, after narrowly escaping death a second time, Charlie’s ready to step away from the edge . . . before her luck runs out.
Too bad Charlie is too dedicated for her own good—and too devoted to federal agent Tony Bartoli to say no when he asks her to ride shotgun on yet another risky mission. Of course, she already has her hands full with Michael Garland: the handsome, roguish ghost with whom she’s hopelessly in love—a spirit who depends on Charlie to keep him from slipping forever into the dark side of the afterlife. But in the mortal world, beautiful single women are vanishing from Las Vegas hotels at night. All signs indicate that a psychopath is on the prowl in Sin City, and Bartoli’s FBI colleague Lena Kaminsky has reason to fear that her missing sister may be just the killer’s type.
In a town full of fast players and few rules, flushing out a smooth-talking stalker like the Cinderella Killer might be a loser’s game. But for Charlie, the only way to cage her quarry is to plunge back into the homicidal hell she vowed to leave behind—and may not leave alive.
Praise for Her Last Whisper
“A tightly written ghostly romantic suspense novel with intriguing supernatural elements and sizzling sexual tension.”—Kirkus Reviews
“An absolute winner . . . explodes with both passion and mystery . . . a tale that will haunt you, providing both thrills and chills.”—Bookreporter
“Outstanding . . . Robards is truly a master storyteller.”—RT Book Reviews
Praise for Karen Robards
“One of the most popular voices in women’s fiction.”—Newsweek
“Draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling Robards. She merges the two worlds like no one else, deftly interlacing plot and passion.”—Albany Times Union
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“In the third installment of the Dr. Charlotte Stone series, Robards takes a handful of unsettling and far-fetched plot points—violent serial killers, ghost affairs, ghost affairs with accused violent serial killers—and somehow makes them engaging, entertaining, and credible…Michael’s sexy, enigmatic character, Robards’ adept world building, and the clock-ticking rescue arc aided by paranormal witnesses create a compelling read, while the cliffhanger ending will bring readers back for more. A tightly written ghostly romantic suspense novel with intriguing supernatural elements and sizzling sexual tension.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Robards is back with the third installment of her Dr. Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Stone novels, featuring the unlikely crime solving duo of ghost-seeing Charlie and the ghost of convicted killer Michael Garland. Robards does an outstanding job providing a mystery-thriller that is truly creepy and dangerous. Additionally, the unconventional romance between Charlie and sexy bad-boy Michael continues evolving—despite the living-dead gulf between them. Robards is truly a master storyteller who makes this atypical romantic suspense series really work!”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)“Enough with the field work; serial killer expert Dr. Charlotte (”Charlie”) Stone just wants to return to her research. But an agent friend’s sister seems to have fallen prey to the not-fairy-tale-like Cinderella Killer.”
— Library Journal“In this third book in the Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Stone paranormal series, narrator Ann Marie Lee continues to have fun and stay just this side of campy…Lee reaches into a bag chock full of great character voices. She gives Michael a gravelly and sexy Southern accent; Tam, another spook expert, the charming and low voice of a Southern belle; and the serial killer, Spivey, a childlike but chilling voice. Charlie herself has prim but determined tones. This entertaining story is enhanced by a first-rate narration.”
— AudioFileKaren Robards is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than fifty books and one novella. Karen published her first novel at age twenty-four and has won multiple awards throughout her career, including six Silver Pens for favorite author. She was described by the London Daily Mail as “one of the most reliable thriller…writers in the world.”
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.