Fatal Secret, M.L. Rose
Fatal Secret, M.L. Rose
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Fatal Secret
An absolutely gripping crime thriller

Author: M.L. Rose

Narrator: Harrie Dobby

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/23/2025


Synopsis

Ask DI Nikki Gill what happened. The words on the crumpled note sent a chill down Nikki's spine as she stared at the young woman's body at the base of the college walls. What dark connection could this Oxford student possibly have to her past?
When Detective Inspector Nikki Gill discovers a young Oxford student dead at the base of New College's ancient walls, she assumes it's a tragic accident. But everything changes when a note is found in the victim's pocket – mentioning Nikki by name. As she investigates the death of Chloe Pierson, Nikki uncovers the student's secret quest to find out what happened to her mother who vanished years ago.
When another student dies in eerily similar circumstances, Nikki realises she's hunting a calculating killer who is somehow connected to her own past. The investigation leads her down a dark path of long-buried secrets, forcing Nikki to confront traumatic memories she'd rather forget.
With time running out and the killer circling closer to home, threatening those she loves most, can Nikki untangle the web of lies before it's too late?
The gripping new chapter in the bestselling Detective Nikki Gill series will keep you guessing until the final shocking twist. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Matt Brolly.
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About M.L. Rose

M.L Rose is the pen name of Amazon best selling author, Mick Bose. He lives in London with his family, but has also lived in Yorkshire. Mick has always loved police procedurals, and the Detective Arla Baker's stories were just waiting to come out. The first in the series, The Lost Sister, was an Amazon top 100 bestseller. Mick is also the author of The Inspector Rohan Roy series, based in Sheffield and the Derbyshire Dales. Mick was inspired to write the Oxford-set Nikki Gill detective series after living in the town and gaining a unique insight into college life.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathleen Riggs on April 30, 2025

Tense, Twisty, and Unputdownable Fatal Secret by M.L. Rose is a gripping thriller with a strong, complex heroine and plenty of clever twists. Fast-paced and atmospheric, it’s a great read for fans of psychological mysteries and police procedurals. Another fantastic entry in the DI Nikki Gill series!......more

Goodreads review by Suesyn on May 02, 2025

An Oxford student named Chloe is found deceased on the grounds after a late night out, and DI Nikki Gill never would have guessed it would connect to her. While investigating the case, they discover that Chloe had been searching for information on her mother, who disappeared when Chloe was just a sm......more

Goodreads review by Diane on June 19, 2025

When DI Nikki Gil is called to investigate the death of a student in the grounds of Oxford College, little does she realise that the case will impinge on her own family, putting her own mother at risk. This is a fantastic continuation of the series, but can easily be read as a standalone. The story......more

Goodreads review by Susan on August 01, 2025

When DI Nikki Gill attends the death of a young woman at the base of ancient ramparts at Oxford, she is not sure if this was an accident or foul play. She discovers a note in the deceased pocket that links her to the young woman but Nikki cannot imagine how or why. Chloe had many secrets and her fri......more

Goodreads review by Eva on June 23, 2025

Fatal Secret by M.L. Rose is a gripping mystery crime thriller that takes readers on a suspenseful and emotional journey. The story is engaging, filled with heartbreaking developments. It is told across multiple timelines and from different points of view, but the events and characters are easy to f......more