Out of the Woods: An addictive crime thriller packed with suspense

You always check under your bed for monsters before you go to sleep. You never think to look right across the dinner table.

Detective Margot Phalen has spent over a year hunting San Francisco’s most elusive predator—the Redwood Killer, who leaves his victims alongside the scenic trails of Muir Woods. Each murdered woman connects to the city’s most powerful families—and the corruption leads straight to Margot’s own police department.

With evidence that could bring down her Chief of Police, Margot finds herself caught between justice and survival. Only her partner Wes knows everything and truly sees her, stirring feelings she can’t continue to ignore. With the FBI offering her a fresh start, Margot finally glimpses a future beyond the shadows of her past.

But her past refuses to let go. Ed Finch—her serial killer father; the monster who shaped her entire life—reels her in for one last showdown. When he offers to lead her to the grave of his final victim, she can’t say no.

Can she face a final, deadly reckoning with the legacy she’s spent her life trying to outrun?

This explosive conclusion to the Margot Phalen series will have you reading deep into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Gregg Olsen won’t want to miss this gripping crime thriller.

Readers are obsessed with the Detective Margot Phalen series:

“A dark and gripping thriller that totally pulls you in from the first page… blends crime, family drama, and psychological twists… intense and emotional.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“You cannot put these books down. They are gripping in the best way because they are so emotionally grabbing too.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another wild ride for Margot! If this series ran to 20 books I'd read every single one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A fast-paced, gripping thriller that pulls you in and does not let go. It's dark, and it's twisty, and it's oh so enjoyable.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I am in love with this series. That’s it. No notes. I love this series dearly.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“If you like thrillers with strong female main characters, police work, and fast-paced mysteries, you need to read this series, like yesterday!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© 2025 Storm Publishing (Lydbog): 9781805084525

Release date

Lydbog: 20. august 2025