Hooked
A Thriller
Will be published approx. on 1. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
397 pages
978-1-6625-3235-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this suspenseful thriller by Caitlin Rother, a journalist and cop fight a sexual attraction as they join forces to expose a layered scheme of dark and dangerous secrets.
When investigative reporter Katrina Chopin and surfing homicide detective Ken Goode lock eyes, there's an immediate attraction. Sparks fly as they bond over cocktails, sharing their common experiences of being orphans and losing loved ones to suicide.
But the next time they meet, it's from opposing sides of a high-profile case. Two biotech execs, whose company is developing a groundbreaking sexual enhancement drug, turn up dead in the wealthy seaside enclave of La Jolla Farms, where Goode can readily see that the forensic evidence doesn't add up.
As they work their own angles, sometimes together and sometimes at odds, their growing attraction threatens to cost them their jobs-and their lives. As Katrina and Goode pursue answers behind these mysterious events, a secret stalker taunts Katrina with details of her tragic past, which takes her to the brink of death. But once the duo rips the mask away from this beautiful paradise, the corrupt underbelly behind all that glitters is revealed.
When investigative reporter Katrina Chopin and surfing homicide detective Ken Goode lock eyes, there's an immediate attraction. Sparks fly as they bond over cocktails, sharing their common experiences of being orphans and losing loved ones to suicide.
But the next time they meet, it's from opposing sides of a high-profile case. Two biotech execs, whose company is developing a groundbreaking sexual enhancement drug, turn up dead in the wealthy seaside enclave of La Jolla Farms, where Goode can readily see that the forensic evidence doesn't add up.
As they work their own angles, sometimes together and sometimes at odds, their growing attraction threatens to cost them their jobs-and their lives. As Katrina and Goode pursue answers behind these mysterious events, a secret stalker taunts Katrina with details of her tragic past, which takes her to the brink of death. But once the duo rips the mask away from this beautiful paradise, the corrupt underbelly behind all that glitters is revealed.
Reviews / Votes
"Rother delivers a gripping expertly woven crime thriller from the first page. Hooked is a tense, multifaceted plot filled with murder, secrets, and a brilliantly plotted cover-up that keeps the pages flying." -Audrey J. Cole, USA Today bestselling author of Missing in Flight"Smart, gritty, and intricately plotted, this addictive police procedural features unforgettable characters and a plot that cuts as deep as it twists. The chemistry between investigative reporter Katrina Chopin and homicide detective Ken Goode is electric...and the plot multilayered, delving into corruption and the many masks it hides behind. I was hooked from the start!" -Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author
"Caitlin Rother sets the hook early and reels you in chapter by chapter in this fascinating murder mystery. Rother's attention to detail and crime scene knowledge, which have made her the best true crime writer of our time, gives the novel a gritty sense of verisimilitude. Goode and Katrina are layered and complex characters who come together to make a formidable investigative team. I can't wait to read about their next case!" -Matt Coyle, author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime novels
"Hooked had me hooked from the first chapter. Rother's true crime fans will devour her new thriller. Sharp dialogue and fast-paced, Hooked is an excellent start to a new series. Can't wait for the next one!" -Alana Albertson, #3 Amazon bestselling author of Badass
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 137 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
406 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-3235-1 (9781662532351)
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New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother, an award-winning investigative reporter for nineteen years, has published sixteen books, from crime novels to crime narrative nonfiction and memoir. Rother's journalistic work has been published by Cosmopolitan, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and The Daily Beast. Her more than 250 media appearances include 20/20, People Magazine Investigates, Crime Watch Daily, Australia's World News, and numerous shows on Netflix, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, HLN, and REELZ. A popular speaker, the author also works as a writing-research coach and consultant. For fun, she binges on limited series, sings and plays keyboards in a jazzy bluesy trio with her partner, and swims in the ocean. Rother holds a BS in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS in journalism from Northwestern University. To learn more, please visit https://caitlinrother.com.