Karen Rose is the award-winning, #1 international bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the bestselling San Diego Case Files and Cincinnati series. She has been translated into twenty-three languages, with more than eleven million books in print worldwide, and has appeared on the New York Times, the Sunday Times (UK), and Germany's der Spiegel bestseller lists.

Praise for Knife in the Back

"[A] suspenseful, intriguing, dramatic and entertaining novel with characters that had great chemistry, a splendid setting, and a story that kept me turning the pages rapidly." -- Mystery and Suspense Magazine

"Karen Rose writes heroines like no other--they're fiercely intelligent, brave, and strong, and like Naomi, they don't miss much...Set aside the weekend for Knife in the Back because you won't want to stop reading." -- Criminal Element

Karen Rose writes:

"The kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted."--New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

"A high-octane thrill ride that kept me on the edge of my seat and up far too late at night!"--New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson

"Fierce suspense and compelling romance."--New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

"A fast-paced, high-intensity story that'll carry you along on an amazing journey."--New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster

"Blistering, high-octane suspense that never lets up."--New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards

"An up-all-night, unforgettable tale of secrets, lies, and taut suspense."--New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers

Publisher: Berkley Books

Pub date: 2026-01-06

Length: 544 pages