The Secret That Killed You (Ike Rossi Book 2)
by Steve Hadden
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Pub Date Apr 30 2024 | Archive Date Aug 13 2024
Mahogany Row Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
Ike Rossi plunges into a gauntlet of murder, deceit, and danger to uncover a long-forgotten secret that will destroy his client and strike at the heart of the United States of America.
Thirty-five-year-old Amelia Garcia, a veteran Air Force drone pilot who’s sacrificed much of her adult life to protect others by doing the unspeakable, has traded her Reaper for a deepwater remotely operated vehicle. It reminds her of flying the Reaper, minus the killing. It’s a job that allows her to escape the barren realities of her life onshore. But when her hobby of collecting lost items from the deep-sea floor uncovers a strongbox two hundred miles off the Virginia coast, people she loves start to die. Unable to rely on her powerful but dysfunctional family, she’s forced to call on the only person who can help her unlock the secret from the deep black sea.
Ike Rossi is a hometown sports hero turned investigator who’s haunted by his parents’ unsolved murders. He’s built a reputation for providing clients closure by solving impossible cases despite getting none for himself. After nearly losing his sister while saving a ten-year-old boy charged with murder, he’s promised to never risk his family again. But in Amelia, Ike sees his own suffering and agrees to risk everything to help her.
Together, with the help of a World War II codebreaker, they discover that their shocking revelation will re-write history, bring Ike to his knees, and destroy Amelia’s life as she knows it, while throwing the country into violent chaos. Now, Amelia, a patriot with devastating family secrets, must tackle the ghosts of her past and choose between certain death or revealing the one secret that will destroy her and strike at the heart of the country she loves.
The Secret That Killed You is a heart wrenching thriller that will have readers glued to the pages late into the night until it reaches its jaw-dropping conclusion.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
“The Secret that Killed You is a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, twists, and suspense that will leave you breathless. This book is a must-read for all thriller enthusiasts!... Dive into this thrilling masterpiece and experience storytelling at its finest!”—Midwest Book Review
A conflicted investigator successfully follows his conscience in this well-constructed mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a story of deep, hidden secrets with the capacity to destroy everyone and everything around them. You won’t guess the ending; you’ll never see it coming, and it will leave you in shock”.—Anne Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review:
"The Secret That Killed You by Steve Hadden was an enthralling journey through a world of secrets, deception, and danger. It was a suspenseful, action-packed thriller with a compelling, dynamic plot that was masterfully written and moved quickly. It was a page-turner, and I had a hard time putting it down. I was intrigued from the start, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat."
“Hadden deftly probes the limits of patriotism, leaving readers teetering on a knife edge of right vs. wrong—and eager for more Ike Rossi adventures.”—BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781963584011 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 330 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Kelsey V, Reviewer
Wowwww! What a suspenseful book! I love a good book that keeps you up late because there’s no way you could put it down. The characters were so fun to follow, and the plot was great.
Heather C, Reviewer
Really good story that keeps you guessing the whole time. I really liked the characters and how they banded together to solve this mystery.
Reviewer 1368799
Great character development in this book. I was hooked once I started reading! It was fast paced and a fantastic thriller.
Maria H, Reviewer
Steve Hadden's "The Secret That Killed You" grips readers from the first page with its suspenseful plot and complex characters. Set against the backdrop of a small, tightly knit community in Maine, Hadden weaves a tale of intrigue and betrayal. The protagonist's quest for truth about a decades-old mystery unravels a web of secrets that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Hadden's skillful prose builds tension steadily, keeping readers on edge until the satisfying conclusion. His ability to blend atmospheric storytelling with authentic emotion makes "The Secret That Killed You" a standout thriller. Fans of suspense will appreciate Hadden's knack for crafting compelling narratives that delve deep into human nature while delivering twists that surprise and satisfy.
Thank you for an ARC copy from Netgalley.
Reviewer 1356084
Ike Rossi, a determined investigator haunted by his parents' unsolved murders, teams up with Amelia Garcia, a former Air Force drone pilot with a troubled past, to uncover a deadly secret hidden in the deep sea. When Amelia's discovery of a strongbox off the Virginia coast leads to the deaths of those she loves, the duo, aided by a WWII codebreaker, uncovers a shocking truth that threatens to destroy Amelia's life, rewrite history, and plunge the United States into chaos. "The Secret That Killed You" is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on edge until its jaw-dropping conclusion.
I was hooked from the first few chapters. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, there was another curveball. It’s an easy-to-follow story that had me reading it quickly. I could not wait to get home and find out what happened next!
Thank you NetGalley, Steve Hadden and Mahogany Row Press for the ARC. #TheSecretThatKilledYouIkeRossiBook2 #NetGalley
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