Knife in the Back

By: Karen Rose

Narrated by: Lee Osorio

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose comes another "intense, complex, and unforgettable”* novel.

Officer Naomi Cranston was framed for stealing cocaine from the evidence locker and coerced—through threats to her young son—into not fighting the charges. After five years in prison, she has tried to put the ordeal behind her, but the crooks who framed her have returned, this time demanding she move drugs along with her flower shop’s deliveries. They threaten her son once again, but this time she’s not capitulating quietly. She hires Broussard Investigations to protect her and her son, to prove her innocence, and to put the real bad guys away.

As a former cop, Burke Broussard is well aware of the corruption in the New Orleans police department. He had always believed Naomi Cranston to be guilty and isn’t inclined to take her case. Until he sits down to listen to her side of things. Until he sees her tortured innocence written all over her beautiful face…

A relationship born amid an investigation is a fragile thing. Will it survive the danger and the threats? Will it survive the truth?

* James Patterson

Critic reviews

Praise for Knife in the Back:

“[A] suspenseful, intriguing, dramatic and entertaining novel with characters that had great chemistry, a splendid setting, and a story that kept me turning the pages rapidly.” -- Mystery and Suspense Magazine

“Karen Rose writes heroines like no other—they’re fiercely intelligent, brave, and strong, and like Naomi, they don’t miss much…Set aside the weekend for Knife in the Back because you won’t want to stop reading.” -- Criminal Element


Karen Rose writes:

"The kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted."—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

"A high-octane thrill ride that kept me on the edge of my seat and up far too late at night!"—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson

"Fierce suspense and compelling romance."—New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

“A fast-paced, high-intensity story that’ll carry you along on an amazing journey.”—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster

“Blistering, high-octane suspense that never lets up.”—New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards

“An up-all-night, unforgettable tale of secrets, lies, and taut suspense.”—New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers

Amazing and Action Packed

Amazing and one the will keep you on the edge of your seat. So many twists and turns that I had to take a breath and let it all sink in. Karen Rose definately knows how to keep you engaged and also has you about to lose your mind trying to figure it all out. I highly recommend this because after all the chaos, the happy ending is well deserved.

Fast paced

So so so good. Sad I finished so quick. Wasn't ready for it to end it's that good.

Great Story

Love these characters, very interesting story with great flow. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

Great book

Burke has heard of Naomi as a dishonest cop sent to prison and then her sentence being overturned. She's brought to him so he can help her. He doesn't want to but then gives her a chance. There are a few cases that are intertwined. This is a really good book, I thought. Great narration, too. I enjoyed this series. I hope there are more to come.

Warm Characters, Easy to Love

This was a very interesting and good story. Not predictable. No boring fillers. I liked the narration also.