A Gripping Mystery from the Bestselling Detective Kim Stone Series

The investigation begins with a chilling scene: a woman murdered, left to bleed out after a single stab wound. Detective Kim Stone immediately senses this is far from ordinary. The victim, Ashley Reynolds, was a seemingly loving wife and mother, yet someone ensured she died slowly. As Kim delves deeper, she finds that Ashley, a social worker, was accused by some of tearing families apart, while her husband plans a sudden departure with their daughter. When a second woman, Nadine, is killed in the same cold, methodical manner—a woman known for destroying marriages as a honey trapper—a pattern emerges: someone believes these women were wicked and deserve death.

When a third victim appears with no obvious connection, Kim and her team race against time to find the link before the killer strikes again. The realization Kim eventually makes chills her to the bone, suggesting the greatest danger is still ahead.

• A brilliantly gripping crime thriller focusing on secrets and revenge.
• Features Detective Kim Stone in Book 23 of the acclaimed series.
• Promises a shocking twist at the final reveal.
• Can be read as a standalone novel.
• Appeals to fans of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid, and Robert Dugoni.

• Author: Angela Marsons
• Series: Detective Kim Stone (Book 23)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 358 pages
• Publication Date: 14 April 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1805502272
• Dimensions: 129 x 23 x 198mm (Approx.)
• Weight: 358g

If you crave intense police procedurals with high stakes and unexpected turns, add Wicked Women to your reading list today.