When a mysterious young girl arrives in the small New England town of Edgeport, it's up to criminal psychologist Audrey Harte to figure out where exactly she came from . . . but sometimes the past should stay in the past.
Thanksgiving is approaching, and Audrey Harte has a lot to be thankful for -- her mother has recovered from surgery, her relationship with Jake is solid, her father is relatively sober, and her career is evolving in an exciting direction. So when an 18-year-old girl turns up on her mother's doorstep, claiming to be the daughter Maggie Jones gave up for adoption, Audrey is amazed.
As Audrey helps the girl discover where she came from, people in the little town of Edgeport think she should leave the past alone, and they let her know through threatening messages and phone calls. Soon, Audrey realizes that it doesn't matter how well you think you know someone -- you don't know what they're capable of until their secrets are threatened. . .
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"Deliciously twisted and genre-bending, Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet."
— Sara Blaedel on It Takes One
“Kessler’s sturdy third crime novel… intrigues, neatly capturing and capitalizing on the complexity of adult sibling relationships and the unique nature of small-town justice.”
— Publishers WeeklyA book that kept calling to me when I should have been doing something else. Hard to put down, compulsive reading.
— Rachel Abbott on It Takes One[A]gripping roller-coaster ride of shock and suspense. ...Kate Kessler excels at creating an atmosphere of fear and suspense.
— Kate Rhodes on It Takes OneKessler has created a kick-ass, heartfelt character in this lively, twisty thriller. Believe me - you'll enjoy the ride.
— Sandra Block on It Takes OneThis first in a series combines an intriguing mystery with a terrific cast of characters. Fans of Nancy Pickard or Lisa Unger will find much to like in Kessler. Expect her to become very popular very quickly.
— Booklist (starred review) on It Takes One[Audrey's] a likable heroine, and between her moxie and sense of humor, she'll soon become a favorite of those who like their suspense less dark and bleak....Audrey is definitely a keeper.
— Kirkus on It Takes OneTense, fast-paced....The action builds to compelling and unexpected conclusion.
— Publishers Weekly on It Takes OneCarve out some time to read this series starter -- it's that hard to put down.
— RT Book Reviews on It Takes OneKate Kessler as a child seemed to have a knack for finding trouble and for it finding her. A former delinquent, she now prefers to write about trouble rather than cause it and spends her day writing about why people do the things they do.
Cindy Harden is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.