Rory is waiting at the door of the pre-school - a painted picture of his mother Susan in his small hand. But Susan isn't going to see the picture, because she has vanished.

Susan Wheeler is a devoted mother. She would do anything for her three children. She drops them off and picks them up every single day. Until one day when Susan kisses them goodbye and then never comes to pick them up.

Susan's mother Mary is worried. Susan is recently divorced and has been finding things hard recently, but she loves her kids - she'd never leave them.

Susan's sister Clare is furious. It's just like her to go missing. It's not the first time, either. Susan has always been a troublemaker. Always seeking attention. She knows Susan has been lying to the family for years. And she knows that Susan has been sneaking out of her family home for weeks...

As the hours turn into days, even Clare becomes fearful for Susan. And, when Mary discovers Susan's diary, she begins to uncover a dark secret from her childhood. Something no one in the family knew. When the final diary entry leads the police to a man who is discovered dead in a local park, they're left wondering whether Susan has vanished because she is a victim. Or because she is a suspect...

An explosively compelling crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach - if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you'll love Her Dark Heart.

What readers are saying about Her Dark Heart:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my!! This was such a great book that I just could not put it down!!... So suspenseful, dark and creepy good. So many twists and turns It just kept on like a roller coaster ride until the very end.' Netgalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book blew me away!!' Crossroad Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a book! Let me take a minute to catch my breath!... Fast-paced and easy to read, this is a thrilling, chilling tale.' Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another cracker from Carla Kovach! This series gets better and better... Yes, Carla Kovach has wowed with another fantastic story.' Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a MUST read! I HIGHLY suggest that you read that you read all of the Gina Harte books!!!' Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters.' Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is excellent.' Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really quick to get into and fast paced... Another 5-star read for me.' Netgalley reviewer