Waterman and Stark Books

Birdy Waterman stars in a riveting short story that will chill you to the bone—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell . They call it the Bone Box. A collection of old cases, solved and unsolved, that continue to haunt forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman. None is more disturbing than the first. After two decades, Birdy still remembers the screaming. The blood on the boy’s hands. The body of a girl, butchered in the woods. Birdy’s testimony helped put her own cousin behind bars. It was a sacrifice for what she thought was right—but now, twenty years later, she wants to reopen the box. Reexamine the evidence. And rekindle her fears that a killer walked free—and is closer than ever. Praise for Gregg Olsen’s Novels “Grabs you by the throat.”—Kay Hooper “An irresistible page-turner.”—Kevin O’Brien “Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners.”— The Seattle Times “Frightening . . . a nail-biter.”— Suspense Magazine “A work of dark, gripping suspense.”—Anne Frasier “Truly a great read.”— Mystery Scene Magazine

"OLSEN WILL SCARE YOU--AND YOU'LL LOVE IT." —Lee Child "YOU'LL SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON AFTER READING GREGG OLSEN." —Allison Brennan A schoolgirl found it on a nature hike. A severed human foot wearing pink nail polish. A gruesome but invaluable clue that leads forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman down a much darker trail--to a dangerous psychopath whose powers of persuasion seem to have no end. Only by teaming up with sheriff's detective Kendall Stark can Birdy hope to even the odds in a deadly game. It's a fateful decision the killer wants them to make. And it's the only way Birdy and Kendall can find their way to a murderer who's ready to kill again. . . Praise for Gregg Olsen's novels "Wickedly clever! Twisted." —Lisa Gardner "Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners." — Seattle Times "Grabs you by the throat." —Kay Hooper “The fifth Waterman and Stark thriller from the very talented Gregg Olsen . . . it’s truly a great read.” —Mystery Scene Magazine

“OLSEN WRITES RAPID-FIRE PAGE-TURNERS.” — The Seattle Times Notorious serial killer Brenda Nevins has cajoled, seduced, blackmailed, and left a trail of bodies all across Washington State. Now, after a daring prison escape, she is free to carry out her ultimate act of revenge. The targets: forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman and sheriff’s detective Kendall Stark. The pawn: a television psychic hungry for fame, ratings, and blood. There’s only one way to stop a killer as brutal, brilliant, and twisted as this: beat her at her own game… Praise for Gregg Olsen’s novels “YOU’LL SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON AFTER READING GREGG OLSEN.” —Allison Brennan “READERS WILL GET THE SHOCK OF A LIFETIME.” — Suspense Magazine “OLSEN KEEPS THE TENSION TAUT.” — Publishers Weekly

“Compelling, gruesome  . . . a great read.” — Mystery Scene “OLSEN WILL SCARE YOU—AND YOU’LL LOVE IT.”—Lee Child "OLSEN WRITES RAPID-FIRE PAGE-TURNERS.”— The Seattle Times Seduction. Mind control. Murder. These are the weapons that have made Brenda Nevins one of the most wanted—and feared—criminals in the world. Now the notorious serial killer has escaped from prison and is plotting her revenge. Using innocent young women as bait, she will lure her unsuspecting victims into her trap. This time, sheriff’s detective Kendall Stark and forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman won’t be able to stop her. The killing will be filmed. The feed will be live. And the blood will be streaming . . . Praise for Gregg Olsen’s novels “YOU’LL SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON AFTER READING GREGG OLSEN.” —Allison Brennan “READERS WILL GET THE SHOCK OF A LIFETIME.” — Suspense Magazine “OLSEN KEEPS THE TENSION TAUT.” — Publishers Weekly “The fifth Waterman and Stark thriller from the very talented Gregg Olsen . . . it’s truly a great read.” — Mystery Scene Magazine