Ashes to Ashes (Kovac and Liska #1) by Tami Hoag is a chilling psychological thriller that introduces readers to the dangerous and haunting world of serial killers. In Minneapolis, a killer is performing grotesque rituals in a park, burning his victims after anointing them in a ceremony that reeks of dark obsession. After claiming three lives, the killer seems poised to strike again—this time with a witness who isn’t talking.
Kate Conlan, a former FBI agent turned victim/witness advocate, is assigned to the case. As she digs deeper, she faces mounting pressure from her superiors, especially after learning the latest victim may be the daughter of a powerful billionaire, Peter Bondurant. But Kate’s biggest challenge isn’t the killer—it’s Special Agent John Quinn, an FBI profiler with whom she shares a complicated and troubled past. As the case intensifies, Kate must confront her own fears and find a way to stop the killer before she becomes his next victim.
A dark and suspenseful start to the Kovac and Liska series, Ashes to Ashes is perfect for fans of gritty, psychological crime thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
