The Ghost Wives

He called himself a prophet. The FBI calls him one of the deadliest serial killers in American history.
To Special Agent Margot Phalen, Gideon Bachman is supposed to be just another interview-a welcome distraction from the voice of her late father still echoing in her mind, and the growing fear that her brother may have inherited his capacity for violence.
Bachman is on death row for the murders of thirty-six women. But the FBI knows there are more.
Five of his wives vanished without a trace.
To find them, Margot has to get inside Bachman's head, and inside the world he left behind: a secluded Texas farmhouse full of devoted followers and tousle-haired children. The place is still run by his most famous wife, Whitney-a trad-wife influencer with millions of followers, a picture-perfect homestead, selling a version of womanhood that Margot can't even begin to understand.
With the clock ticking on Bachman's execution, Margot has three days to make him talk. And Bachman isn't the only one keeping secrets.
Fans of A.J. Rivers and Mary Kubica will tear through this next unputdownable instalment in the Margot Phalen FBI series.
Perfect for readers who love:
-A brilliant, damaged FBI profiler with a serial killer's blood in her veins

-A death-row race against the clock

-A chilling cult leader who still commands total loyalty

-A trad-wife influencer whose picture-perfect life raises more questions than it answers

-Sharp, timely themes of femininity, equality, and what it really means to be a "good woman"

-Small-town Texas menace and a farmhouse full of secrets

-A gripping cold case investigation with a shocking gut-punch of an ending
What readers say about this series:
"Gripping and brilliantly executed... Margot remains one of my all-time favourite female characters... This series has become completely addictive... just keeps getting better." Reader review, 5 stars
"I loved every minute of it. And then... that ending. Kate Wiley really looked at us, smiled, and said, "Here's TWO cliffhangers. Good luck waiting for the next book." If you love profiler stories, serial killer psychology, morally complex characters, and thrillers that balance an addictive case with an equally compelling ongoing character arc, this series absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR." Reader review, 5 stars
"Kate Wiley has done it again! I absolutely love this series... full of twists, suspense, and keeps you turning the pages from beginning to end." Reader review, 5 stars
"If you enjoy dark, twisty thrillers with complex family secrets, FBI profiling, and a strong, haunted female lead, this book is a must-read. It's a fantastic continuation of the series, and I highly recommend reading the previous books first to fully appreciate Margot's backstory." Reader review, 5 stars
"At this point, I've officially decided Kate Wiley is an auto-read author for me. I devoured this in less than 24 hours because I simply couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars
"What I love most about this series is that it's more than just a mystery. Margot is such a compelling protagonist, and with every book I become more invested in her story. This instalment raised the stakes in the best way possible and left me desperate to know what happens next." Reader review, 5 stars
"Kate Wiley does it again, another fantastic, edge-of-your-seat Margot Phalen instalment. At this point, I'll read anything Kate writes." Reader review, 5 stars
"I LOVE this series SO much! I'm obsessed with the mystery and the way everything is connected and the over-arching plot?!!! It's perfect!" Reader review, 5 stars