"A taut, psychological thriller with deeply relatable characters. Patch’s brilliantly created plot will keep readers turning pages until they reach the shocking conclusion. I highly recommend it!” —Nancy Mehl, author of the Quantico Files series When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted— her . The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona. Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows. “ Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch grabbed me in the first scene of this edge-of-your-seat suspense and didn't let go until the end!” —Patricia Bradley, author of the Memphis Cold Case novels “ Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch grabbed me in the first scene of this edge-of-your-seat suspense and didn't let go until the end!” –Patricia Bradley, author of the Memphis Cold Case Novels "Gritty and terrifying, Her Darkest Secret pulled me into a pulse-spiking story and I will never be able to look at nursery rhymes the same way again. Ms. Patch masterfully weaves a chilling plot with authentic characters and a villain that won't let readers sleep until they find out what happens next." —Natalie Walters, author and Carol Award Finalist of Living Lies and the Harbored Secrets series “ Her Darkest Secret takes the reader on an intense experience with a superbly deviant serial killer. For readers who love all things Criminal Minds and behavioral science, this story will play with your senses and toy with your mind!” –Jaime Jo Wright, author of Christy-Award winning The House on Foster Hill “ Her Darkest Secret ...is a taut, psychological thriller with deeply relatable characters. Patch’s brilliantly created plot will keep readers turning pages until they reach the shocking conclusion. I highly recommend it!” –Nancy Mehl, author of the Quantico Files series “ Her Darkest Secret keeps you on edge until the very end! Patch knows how to masterfully weave a suspenseful tale. This is one book you won’t want to miss.” –Christy Barritt, USA Today bestselling author “Read with all the lights on!...The suspense increases with every page until it twists into a deadly spiral that had me racing through the final scenes to the satisfying and redemptive conclusion.” —Lynn H. Blackburn, author of the award-winning Dive Team Investigations series “ Her Darkest Secret is a spellbinding thriller bursting with dynamic walk-off-the page characters, mind-bending plot twists, and a swoon-worthy unforgettable reunion romance. Hold onto the edge of your seats, readers!” –Elizabeth Goddard, bestselling author of Present Danger "Beautifully flawed characters face off against a deadly serial killer with a complex criminal psychology. This gritty thriller is one you won't want to miss!” – USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Lisa Phillips “H er Darkest Secret is a gripping story of loss and redemption with many twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.” –Terri Reed, Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author and author of Alaskan Rescue Jessica R. Patch is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels. Known for her pulse-pounding plots, emotionally charged characters, and signature twists, Jessica’s stories explore themes of justice, resilience, and the unshakeable power of hope. Whether weaving inspirational stories of danger edged with romance or crafting chilling thrillers that probe the shadows of the human heart, Jessica delivers fiction that thrills while shining light in the darkest places. She makes her home in Northwest Mississippi, where she enjoys life with her family, a good cup of tea, and dreaming up her next edge-of-your-seat story, usually over tacos and queso. Jessica is represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.