Her Best Friend

When a newly discovered body rekindles a brutal cold case, Native American forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman must fight to save her reputation–and her life–in #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen’s brand new, pulse-pounding, Pacific Northwest-set series.

Perfect for fans of William Kent Krueger, Peter Heller, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Nick Medina.

Birdy Waterman doesn’t shock easily. A career spent in close contact with dead bodies and serial killers will do that to you. But the young woman dragged from the water near Port Orchard reawakens a savage nightmare. The victim’s wrists are bound together in an intricate manner that Birdy has seen before – on the body of her best friend, sixteen years ago.

Colleen Weston was a young mother and devoted wife when she went missing. The shock of her murder sent Birdy into a tailspin from which she’s never recovered, especially since no arrests were ever made. Now, Birdy must defy an exploitative podcaster, an unfaithful medical assistant, unseen political enemies, and the ghosts of her own past, in order to discover the truth.

Birdy isn’t sure if Colleen’s murderer has struck again or if a dangerous copycat is at work. All she knows with certainty is that this time, she will find the killer. Even if it’s the last thing she does . . .

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs