No One Left to Tell [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Rose (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 5, 2012

Set on the gritty streets of Baltimore, You Belong to Me kept readers “on the edges of their seats.”* Now, Karen Rose returns to the world of Baltimore’s cops and prosecutors with a new tale of danger and desire…

A car crashes in front of rookie PI Paige Holden’s home. And suddenly, she finds one of her pro bono clients dying in her arms—from a gunshot wound. With her last breath, the woman whispers cryptic words into her ear and hands her a blood-smeared flash drive.

Five years ago, State’s Attorney Grayson Smith put a murderer behind bars. But when Paige Holden shares the flash drive with him, its contents cast doubts on the conviction—and lead him and Paige into a world of blackmail, dark secrets, and a decades-long string of murders. An investigation they’ll survive only by trusting each other—and the truth.  

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Praise for Karen Rose:

''Rose doesn't allow her luxurious characterizations to get in the way of a wicked good plot that grabs hold and maintains tension from beginning to end.'' --Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

KAREN ROSE is a RITA Award-winning author of romantic suspense. A former chemical engineer and high school chemistry and physics teacher, she lives in Florida with her family and their cat, Bella, and dog, Loki. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Signet; First Printing edition (June 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780451236166
• ISBN-13: 978-0451236166
• ASIN: 0451236165
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award winning, #1 internationally best-selling author Karen Rose earned her degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland. For a number of years she worked in the engineering field, earning two patents, but began writing novels when scenes began filling her mind and her characters would not be silenced.

Her debut suspense novel, DON'T TELL, was released in July, 2003. YOU BELONG TO ME, her twelfth novel, was released in 2011.

Seven of Karen's books have been RITA finalists. Her third book, I'M WATCHING YOU, won the 2005 RITA for Best Romantic Suspense. To date, her books have been translated into nineteen languages.

Karen's books have been New York Times, London Sunday Times and Germany's der Spiegel bestsellers. Karen lives in Florida with her family, her dog, and two cats.

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#61 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#66 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#61 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#66 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT! January 12, 2012

By Best Books To Read

Format:Kindle Edition

One thing I want to make clear is that this book along with all of Karen Rose books falls under the genre of Romantic Suspense. Now I am a fan of both romance and crime so the mix of the two doesn't bother me at all. For those that want zero romance, you may want to look elsewhere. For those that, like me, quite like that element of the book then get yourselves out and get a copy of her latest release.

No One Left To Tell starts as it means to go on when we see Paige Holden make her way to a pro bono clients house. The story starts with a bang as Paige witnesses Elena Munoz gunned down and while Paige is trying to save her, Elena whispers in her ear and sets off the chain reaction that will turn her life upside down.

Paige as a character is very easy to like, a lady that has her own past and is trying to make a fresh start in a new city. When Elena Munoz dies, Paige is determined to get to the bottom of the secrets she was holding. We also meet Grayson Smith, who also has his own secrets but has made a success of himself as an attorney.

Paige meets Grayson and together they try to piece together the evidence they have and set about finding the killer for numerous murders. This book, even by Karen Rose standards was quite a long one but this one seemed more intricate in detail. The storyline keeps expanding with new possibilities and leads at every corner.

At just over the halfway mark I couldn't put it down, and although it got more and more complicated and dangerous I just had to keep reading. The list of crimes that they uncover, seem get longer by the hour with murder, corruption and suicides to name a few.

As usual we also get to meet a whole host of other characters such as Grayson's family along with some familiar faces. One of the things I love about Karen Rose books is that I have read them all so the feature of some characters is an added bonus for me. We get to see Detective Stevie Mazzetti, Investigator Clay Maynard and Dr Lucy Trask who all feature in other books.

The pace is kept up from start to finish and although the book is lengthy it kept my interest from the first page to the very last. This book is a fine example of Karen Rose's brilliant writing. Once again, I will have to wait impatiently for the next instalment.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars INTENSE READING PLEASURE February 8, 2012

By suspensejunkie

Format:Hardcover

Rose knocks another one out of the park!

NO ONE LEFT TO TELL is the latest thriller by this NYT, London Times, and der Spiegel best selling author, and it's her best yet. No wonder the book is flying off the shelves and making the top 10 lists in the UK and Australia. It is sure to do the same when it is released in the US.

Paige Holden is newly arrived in Baltimore and a beginner PI trying to prove the innocence of a convicted murderer. Grayson Smith is the man who helped put him away. Now, from the supposed murderer's mother's dying hands, Paige obtains proof he is innocent. The problem is the real murderer is still out there and will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming to light. Paige and Grayson race against the clock to get the murderer before the murderer stops them permanently.

In NO ONE LEFT TO TELL, Rose weaves an intricate plot with a wonderful cast of characters, plot twists, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. There is the added bonus of past Rose characters. Note to new Rose readers--You don't need to have read all of Rose's other wonderful thrillers to throughly enjoy this novel, but you will want to get them all after reading this tour de force.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS - Karen Rose does not dissappoint! April 16, 2012

By Sandra

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have finally finished reading the long awaited 13th installment by the fabulous Karen Rose. She's one of my favourites.

Paige Holden is our heroine in this book although in my opinion there are a few. Paige moves to Baltimore and is working for Clay Maynard. She's a beginner PI who is trying to prove the innocence of Ramon Munoz, a convicted murderer. ASA Grayson Smith is thorough and the one who was instrumental in putting Ramon behind bars. Ramon's wife and mother approached Paige for help as they are adamant that Ramon is innocent. Paige agrees to help, in between her other cases, providing that Elena, Ramon's wife, can prove it. Elena manages to obtain said proof with dire consequences. A roller coaster of events (and believe me there are so many) is set in motion leaving you feeling dizzy, in a good suspenseful and thrilling way.

Paige needs someone she can trust and who better than Grayson Smith, the very man who had a hand in taking away Ramon's life. She sets out to see if he can be trusted - she needs to see him up close or as close as possible. Paige will know; eyes don't lie. Grayson notices her in the crowd, staring at him. He'd previously seen her on TV when Paige made the news after being caught on camera, trying to help a woman who'd been shot. Paige has the proof she asked for and now knows that firstly, Ramon is not the murderer and secondly, that the murderer/s are still out there and will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out. Grayson and Paige now find themselves on the receiving end of probable death, yet they continue to push forward. They will chew this case up, find the culprit/s, and eat them for dinner, no matter what.

I'm not sure if I can put into words how intricate and involved this book really is. The plot is extremely well thought out. Just when you think it can't possibly get any worse, it does. Just when you think that no one else can die, they do. And, just when you think that someone you trusted couldn't possibly be involved in most of these murders, they are.

At the forefront in this book is an important family, the McClouds. The story ultimately revolves around and involves them all, in some way or another. The abuse and rape of young girls sixteen years prior is the twist in this story but that's how far I will elude to what you can expect. It was hectic, it was crazy but it was so good. I have knots in my neck and shoulders from all the angst! Having gone back and forth trying to decide who the ultimate villain was, I was elated that I missed time and again. That's how much Karen Rose threw me for a loop. That's the way it should be.

I loved both Paige and Grayson including their tenacity. Both with skeletons in their past and some work needed to overcome them. Overcoming them wasn't as hard as they thought because what others may think of them doesn't really matter. It's who you are and what you stand for but ultimately, what you are willing to do. There are so many characters in this book that you can't help but like, a lot. Grayson's 'two' mothers, his brother, Joseph, and sisters although not blood related. I guess that's for you to read about. I have said this before, but don't mind repeating myself; I love reading about previous characters and their involvement in the current book. They start to become family and this allows me to reflect on what has previously transpired. Back with me were Olivia, Thomas Thorne, Lucy Trask, Clay Maynard and Stevie Mazetti. I know we will be reading more regarding these characters and their lives in forthcoming editions. Something to look forward to for sure.

I was kept on my toes throughout the book along with more of my famous nail biting. What can I say? Nothing less than - it was brilliant. Karen Rose is one of my top romantic suspense authors and no matter what anyone else says, she does not disappoint. I cannot wait to meet her next Wednesday so that I can tell her exactly that, unless I revert back to my shyness. It's a high probability. Am super excited though and count myself to be extremely lucky. I'm in S.A. How many NYT top 10 best selling authors do I ever get to meet? None, that's how many. Wish me luck. ;) Note: I did get to meet Karen Rose and it was the most amazing experience of my life! She also left a comment on my blog regarding this very review.