The Third Victim: A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Small-town secrets, unthinkable tragedy, and shocking suspense explode in this riveting novel from award-winning author Lisa Gardner. The past isn´t over. . . . An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. Though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It’s hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares. But with the boy’s life at stake, she won’t let anything stop her from finding the real killer. With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to the deadly truth than she can imagine. Because somewhere in the shadows, a man watches her and plots his next move. He’s already shattered the community. But what he’s really come for is Rainie—and he won’t leave until he has destroyed her.