A cold case. A chilling clue. A race against time... Nurse Macy Ellis is piecing her life together in the small beach town of Hansville after her husband's betrayal left her single, drowning in debt, and caring for a neurotic Chihuahua she never knew she wanted. When she learns that the daughter of a high school classmate was found murdered in the forest near her home, the hair-raising details stir haunting memories. As a young crime reporter twenty years ago, Macy investigated the case of The Waxlace Strangler, a sadistic killer who murdered three teenaged girls in Seattle. Convinced the killer has resurfaced, Macy joins the Special Investigations Unit of the Washington State Patrol as a forensic nurse. But as she unravels the sinister web, she realizes that the killer's true motives are more twisted than she ever imagined. This was a plan twenty years in the making. This is the stuff of nightmares. And it's only just begun... Perfect for fans of D.D. Black, Mary Stone, and Lisa Regan-dive into The Girl in Area One, a pulse-pounding mystery that will grip you with its spine-chilling twists and unrelenting suspense until the shocking finale leaves you breathless. Praise from early readers: "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eva Blue has crafted a masterful mystery with 'The Girl in Area One.' The chilling twists and unforgettable characters left me breathless and craving more." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spine-tingling thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat! Eva Blue has a knack for creating an atmosphere as eerie as it is captivating." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Girl in Area One' is a heart-pounding ride from start to finish. Macy Ellis is a heroine you can't help but root for." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect blend of suspense and emotion, Eva Blue's storytelling transports you into the shadowy world of Area One." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn't put it down! The jaw-dropping revelations in 'The Girl in Area One' left me speechless and desperate for a sequel, which I've already pre-ordered." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An exhilarating thriller with a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the last page." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eva Blue's vivid descriptions and complex characters make 'The Girl in Area One' a must-read for any mystery lover. I was hooked from the first chapter!" "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Girl in Area One' is a riveting, nail-biting thriller that had me questioning everything I thought I knew. Eva Blue has truly crafted a masterpiece." "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An intoxicating mix of suspense, emotion, and unforgettable characters-Eva Blue's 'The Girl in Area One' is a tour de force i