They built an empire from their pain—now it’s under siege.
Welcome to the world of Battle Scars, an exclusive collective of divorced women who've turned their pain into power as successful businesswomen. But when new member Veronica St. James faces a terrifying home invasion and ominous threats, the group's solidarity is put to the ultimate test.
Initially skeptical, Detective Rachel Ryder's instincts kick into high gear when one of the Battle Scars women is found murdered in her own home. As panic spreads through the group, long-held secrets begin to surface, and trust becomes a luxury that no one can afford.
With her veteran partner Rob Bishop by her side, Rachel races to connect the dots before the killer strikes again. But in a world where success breeds envy and empowerment has a price, the list of suspects seems endless. Ex-husbands with grudges, rejected applicants with scores to settle, and rival businesses with everything to gain—everyone's a potential threat.
Rachel must race against time to uncover the truth before the scars they’ve survived split open into deadly wounds.
Trusted Lies, the eleventh pulse-pounding thriller in the Rachel Ryder series by USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, weaves a tense and unforgettable story of betrayal and danger that will leave readers hooked until the final twist.
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Praise for Carolyn Ridder Aspenson and the Rachel Ryder series:
"Detective Rachel Ryder is smart, tough, and fearless—readers will gladly follow her through every twist.” —LynDee Walker, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Fear No Truth
"Tight writing, unexpected twists, and the tough but vulnerable lead Detective Rachel Ryder will leave you eager to read the next book..." —Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits
"Rachel Ryder is a new heroine on the suspense scene that you’ll want to engage with again and again." —Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift
USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling. Her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a Reader's Favorite and reached the top 100 books sold on Amazon. In 2021 she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series was one of Thrillerfix's best thrillers of 2021. Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently babies two pit bull boxer mixes. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and those two spoiled dogs. You can chat with Carolyn on Facebook at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Books.
