Fox County Forensics Series by Cara Malone

Kelsey is a rookie forensic investigator trying to balance the demands of her job and the challenges of her obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her new coworkers aren’t too welcoming – their idea of fun involves morbid pranks and gallows humor. Zara is a patrol officer with her eye on the narcotics department, determined to avenge her sister’s overdose death. But the chief won’t promote her – not until she overcomes her fear of death scenes... moreKelsey is a rookie forensic investigator trying to balance the demands of her job and the challenges of her obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her new coworkers aren’t too welcoming – their idea of fun involves morbid pranks and gallows humor. Zara is a patrol officer with her eye on the narcotics department, determined to avenge her sister’s overdose death. But the chief won’t promote her – not until she overcomes her fear of death scenes. When a call comes in for an apparent suicide, meticulous Kelsey meets anxious Zara and they’ve both got something to prove. But the case isn’t as simple as it looks and together, they’re thrust into a complex investigation that has them chasing clues, confronting lies… and getting cozy with each other. Can Kelsey and Zara discover the truth, or will they succumb to the mind games we play – in life, in love, and even in death? less

A patrol officer is pulled out of her comfort zone and into danger when she follows her heart—and a spunky, cute dispatcher—into a fast-paced, twisty homicide investigation.Mel Pine is a newly solo cop patrolling the sinister streets on third shift and looking for a distraction from troubles at home. The job keeps her busy, and a friendly dispatcher keeps her company on the radio each night... moreA patrol officer is pulled out of her comfort zone and into danger when she follows her heart—and a spunky, cute dispatcher—into a fast-paced, twisty homicide investigation.Mel Pine is a newly solo cop patrolling the sinister streets on third shift and looking for a distraction from troubles at home. The job keeps her busy, and a friendly dispatcher keeps her company on the radio each night.Court Wilson can’t wait to get out of the dispatcher’s office and into a patrol car, but with an overprotective dad who happens to also be the chief of police, that’s not likely to happen any time soon.When a 911 call comes in about a vehicle on fire—and a body within—Court dispatches Mel to the scene.Eager to observe some real policework… and meet the woman behind the radio… Court follows along and soon finds herself tangled in a killer’s web. Can the lone wolf come to the overeager rookie’s rescue, or will one of them go radio silent—forever? less

When disaster strikes, a seasoned firefighter and the chief medical examiner join forces to rebuild their city – and ignite a fire for each other they can’t extinguish.On a dark and stormy morning, a tornado touches down in Fox County, destroying homes and families and uncovering decades-old secrets.Dr. Amelia Trace has been training to handle a mass fatality for years, but when she arrives on the scene with her forensics team, things are worse than she could imagine... moreWhen disaster strikes, a seasoned firefighter and the chief medical examiner join forces to rebuild their city – and ignite a fire for each other they can’t extinguish.On a dark and stormy morning, a tornado touches down in Fox County, destroying homes and families and uncovering decades-old secrets.Dr. Amelia Trace has been training to handle a mass fatality for years, but when she arrives on the scene with her forensics team, things are worse than she could imagine. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled, a teenager’s sleepover has ended in tragedy… and the fire department’s newest recruits are running around like a litter of unruly puppies.Fire Lieutenant Simone Olivier is getting serious side-eye from the beautiful, stern medical examiner and she’s ready to put her rookies on a leash when one of them discovers a victim with a bullet wound. The scene becomes a homicide investigation – Dr. Trace’s turf – and with a killer on the loose, it’s all hands on deck before the evidence gets washed away in the rain.Simone and Amelia team up to catch the killer, but can these career women find room for love too? less

The chemistry is off the charts in the latest romantic suspense in the bestselling Fox County Forensics series.Hardworking chemist Dylan and quiet-but-quirky histologist Elise are inseparable. Instant best friends ever since they joined the medical examiner’s team, they fancy themselves matchmakers around the office—and they’re blind to what’s right in front of them... moreThe chemistry is off the charts in the latest romantic suspense in the bestselling Fox County Forensics series.Hardworking chemist Dylan and quiet-but-quirky histologist Elise are inseparable. Instant best friends ever since they joined the medical examiner’s team, they fancy themselves matchmakers around the office—and they’re blind to what’s right in front of them.Focusing on the lab work that’s been piling up ever since a tornado hit the city, Dylan and Elise are the only two in the office who can’t see how in love they are.But when danger comes knocking and Dylan has a close encounter with the Rideshare Stalker who’s been terrorizing Fox County, everything changes.Life is short, true love is a gift, and the world is about to find out just how loud Elise can get—and how far she’ll go to save the woman she loves. less

Opposites attract when a forensic investigator dying to fit in teams up with a detective with a major case of wanderlust.Maya Ross has worked hard to cultivate a tough, no-nonsense reputation as ‘one of the guys’ in a male-dominated field. As lead investigator, she’s at the peak of her career – and she can’t admit to anyone that it’s making her deeply unhappy... moreOpposites attract when a forensic investigator dying to fit in teams up with a detective with a major case of wanderlust.Maya Ross has worked hard to cultivate a tough, no-nonsense reputation as ‘one of the guys’ in a male-dominated field. As lead investigator, she’s at the peak of her career – and she can’t admit to anyone that it’s making her deeply unhappy.When femme, gorgeous Detective Arlen Rose blows into town on a killer’s trail, she’s everything Maya never knew she needed – and the answer to the gnawing emptiness inside her. They team up to catch the prolific serial killer before he strikes again, but the closer they get to him, the sooner Arlen will move on.Can they bring the Rideshare Creep to justice, or will their own hearts become casualties of the chase? less

A detective with secrets and a socially awkward scientist team up to solve the case of a relationship gone toxic in this age gap romantic suspense.Emery Ellison is a seasoned scientist at the top of her field, held back only by the shyness that has plagued her all her life. When she’s called to consult on a death involving mushroom toxicity – her specialty – she doesn’t see all the gruesome details. All she notices is how gorgeous the young detective on the case is... moreA detective with secrets and a socially awkward scientist team up to solve the case of a relationship gone toxic in this age gap romantic suspense.Emery Ellison is a seasoned scientist at the top of her field, held back only by the shyness that has plagued her all her life. When she’s called to consult on a death involving mushroom toxicity – her specialty – she doesn’t see all the gruesome details. All she notices is how gorgeous the young detective on the case is.Emery doesn’t need the scientific method to tell her Julia Taylor is into her too. As one of Fox County’s newest crop of homicide detectives, Julia immediately drawn to the older woman... and scared to get too close because last time that happened, it got ugly.But as the case gets serious with more people falling ill, it’s obvious that Julia – like the innocent-looking mushrooms in the forest – is not what she seems.Return to Fox County with a whole new cast of detectives, plus cameos from old favorites, a brand-new crop of villains you’ll love to hate, and all the heat you can handle. less

“Angel of mercy. It was the stuff of legend, and nightmares. The caregiver who was supposed to heal and protect, who chose instead to kill.”In her very first case with the FCPD homicide division, Tate Macawi is investigating a death at one of Fox County’s most upscale nursing homes. With no evidence of foul play, it looks like the family is unduly suspicious…Until Tate begins interviewing the staff... more“Angel of mercy. It was the stuff of legend, and nightmares. The caregiver who was supposed to heal and protect, who chose instead to kill.”In her very first case with the FCPD homicide division, Tate Macawi is investigating a death at one of Fox County’s most upscale nursing homes. With no evidence of foul play, it looks like the family is unduly suspicious…Until Tate begins interviewing the staff.Uncovering everything from substance abuse to petty theft, Briar Ridge Nursing Facility has a shockingly dark underbelly.Among the staff is Callie Mazur, beautiful, smart, funny – and clearly hiding secrets of her own. She’s at once helpful and evasive, and as wrong as it is, Tate finds herself falling for the enigmatic nurse.Torn between duty and desire, Tate struggles to remain objective. Surely, Callie is no killer.But when the self-styled Angel of Mercy claims another victim, Tate has no choice but to set aside her feelings and ask, is the woman who captured her heart a cold-blooded murderer?Angel of Mercy is a pulse-pounding romantic thriller. Buckle up for fast-paced action, psychological suspense, and cameos from your favorite Fox County Forensics characters. less

A woman is brutally slain and discarded in a secure construction site. She’s discovered wrapped in a silk sheet, wearing nothing but expensive diamond earrings. No one knows how she got there.When Detective Lena Wolf gets the call to investigate, her department is already stretched thin canvassing a multi-body dump site in the forest at the edge of Fox County. That means she’s going solo to catch the killer... moreA woman is brutally slain and discarded in a secure construction site. She’s discovered wrapped in a silk sheet, wearing nothing but expensive diamond earrings. No one knows how she got there.When Detective Lena Wolf gets the call to investigate, her department is already stretched thin canvassing a multi-body dump site in the forest at the edge of Fox County. That means she’s going solo to catch the killer.The very first clue? An ominous call to the Medical Examiner’s Office from a man claiming to know Jane Doe. Receptionist Reese Mitchell uses gossip and pranks to keep the morbid aspects of her job at bay, but when the calls keep coming and the killer setting his sights on her, she can’t keep up that flippant facade. Terrified and helpless, she puts her safety in Lena’s hands.With everyone else still in the forest, Lena is the only one who can protect Reese. Guarding her night and day, Lena meets the real Reese no one else has, and falls for her.There’s only one problem. There’s a killer running around Fox County, and he’s picked his next target.Can Lena throw him behind bars before Reese becomes his latest victim? less