Closer Than She Knows

A serial killer bent on revenge . . . and striking too close to home. Teagan O?Rourke has always loved murder mysteries. In her job as a court reporter, she has written official records for dozens of real-life murders. She?s slapped evidence stickers on crime scene photos. She?s listened to hours of chilling testimony. But she?s never known the smell of death. And she never thought she might be a victim. Until now. A young police officer is murdered just inches away from her, and then a man calling himself a serial killer starts leaving Teagan notes, signing each with the name of a different murderer from her favorite mystery novels. Panicked, Teagan turns to her friend Max Kennedy. Max longs for more than friendship with Teagan, but he fears she?ll never trust someone with a past like his. He wonders how much of God?s ?tough love? he can take before he gives up on love completely. And he wonders if he?ll be able to keep Teagan alive long enough to find out. As Teagan, Max, and Teagan?s police officer father race to track down the elusive killer, they each know they could be the next victim. Desperate to save those she loves, Teagan battles fears that once haunted her in childhood. Nothing seems to stop this obsessed murderer. No matter what she does, he seems to be getting closer . . .Review'This brisk, smoothly written thriller from Irvin (Tell Her No Lies) pits court reporter Teagan O'Rourke, a murder mystery lover, against a cunning and vicious serial killer...Fans of serial killer fiction with a Christian slant will be satisfied.' --Publishers Weekly -- Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorKelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over twenty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, three grandchildren, and two ornery cats. Visit her online at KellyIrvin.com; Instagram: @kelly_irvin; Facebook: @Kelly.Irvin.Author; Twitter: @Kelly_S_Irvin.