Family Lies

Hardback Published on: 31/03/2026
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Synopsis

The brand new thriller in the San Diego Case Files series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose
'High wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner

Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick and psychologist Sam Reeves arrive at Mary Sherman's house after she fails to turn up for an arranged meeting with Kit's foster sister Akiko. Three weeks earlier, Akiko received a call from Mary out of the blue claiming she had information about her birth mother. Now, Kit, Sam and Akiko land on her doorstep only to come under fire from an unknown shooter and to discover Mary's dead body inside the house.

Who was Mary to Akiko? What information did she have, and why did she choose now to come forward? If her murder is not a coincidence, Akiko's safety could be at risk.

Kit is determined to find answers for her sister, but every piece of information revealed just leads to more questions, and no one connected to Akiko's story is quite who they seem. And there's a major stumbling block: an injured Kit has been officially taken off the investigation, and ignoring the order could have lasting consequences for her career. But how can she sit back when she, her sister and the people around them are in serious danger?
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READERS LOVE KAREN ROSE:

'Karen Rose never disappoints!'

'The characters are so well described you feel as if they are real people'

'I love this author's writing. Each book is like meeting up with old friends'

'Her books catch you from the first page and hold your attention until the very end'

'It is just painstaking waiting for her next novel'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781035414178
  • Number of pages: 528
  • Dimensions: 240 x 155 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 766g
  • Languages: English

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Family Lies
Enjoyable
I’ve read and enjoyed all the Kit McKitrick books so was excited to be able to read this, the latest”FamilyLies” It is about Kit’s adopted sister, Akiko, w... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
A real page turner
Family Lies’ is the fourth book in the San Diego Case File series, this time we delve in depth into a story with Harlan and Betsy McKittrick and their fost... READ MORE
Rebecca  Corcoran
Family Lies
Superb addition to series
This is the Author's 4th book in her San Diego series and can in my opinion be read as a standalone but reading the previous books would help put the char... READ MORE
anne szlachcic
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
A great read
I am a huge fan of Karen Rose books and this was no exception. I love the antithesis of the loving family bonds, the growing romance and the evil villains.... READ MORE
ANNE ROGERS
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
Family Lies
I liked the story line of this book. Probably a little longwinded but I did enjoy getting used the characters again. Kit’s family – one of the adopted fa... READ MORE
Monica Hanna
Family Lies
Enjoyable
I’ve read and enjoyed all the Kit McKitrick books so was excited to be able to read this, the latest”FamilyLies” It is about Kit’s adopted sister, Akiko, ... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
Mesmeric
I’ve yet to read a Karen Rose book that disappoints, and “Family Lies” is more impressive than most. Although this is the fourth book in the San Diego Case... READ MORE
CathV
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Family Lies
Mesmeric
Mesmeric. I’ve yet to read a Karen Rose book that disappoints, and “Family Lies” is more impressive than most. Although this is the fourth book in the S... READ MORE
CathV
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
Very enjoyable
Oh wow! This is a bit of a ride from start to finish, with it's complex and multi layered plotting. There is a host of interesting characters to get to gri... READ MORE
Martha Brindley
Family Lies
standout
Family Lies is another gripping, high‑tension addition to Karen Rose’s San Diego Case Files series—packed with emotional stakes, relentless danger, and the... READ MORE
Leanne H
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Family Lies
Complex and exciting thriller
The fourth of the San Diego Case Files featuring SDPD Detective Kit McKittridge. Kit was just one of the foster children taken in by Harlan and Betsy McKi... READ MORE
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Family Lies
Convoluted
I have read and loved all the previous books by this author but I am afraid this one was a disappointment. I found the plot far too convoluted and very com... READ MORE
Jean Easdon
Family Lies
The next instalment in the San Diego Case Files!
Homicide detective Kit McKittrick’s foster sister Akiko receives a call from a Mary Sherman offering her information about her birth-mother. Kit gets the ... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
Family Lies
A gripping, action packed & twisty read
I absolutely loved this gripping thriller where some family secrets are deadly. @karenrosebooks never disappoints and I enjoyed reading this next instalmen... READ MORE
Claire  Turkington
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Family Lies
The 4th book in the San Diego series
Family LiesKaren Rose 3 stars The 4th book in the San Diego series I read the first book in this series and thoroughly enjoyed it with the introdu... READ MORE
Karen Morgan
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Family Lies
Gripping thriller
This was an engrossed thriller featuring detective Kit McKittrick and centred around her adopted sister Akiko. This is a complex crime read which reveals t... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Family Lies
Character rich read
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Family Lies by Karen Rose This was a tense and thoroughly engaging thriller that grabbed my attention from beginni... READ MORE
Danielle Conroy
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Family Lies
Page turner
The latest book by Karen Rose in the McKittrick family. A complicated tale and with many charcaters. It is important to keep on top of who is who throug... READ MORE
Julie Watt
Family Lies
Great addition to the series
This book is the 4th of a series. . There are a lot of strands in this complex story that makes it difficult to follow without being familiar with the prev... READ MORE
Shirley Sinha
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.