When Seattle detective Harper Cole is called to the scene of a gruesome murder, she expects the usual twists and turns of a homicide investigation. But what unfolds is anything but ordinary. A cryptic note, stark and ominous, is the only clue left behind. As more bodies appear across the city-and eventually, across the country-the pattern becomes undeniable: each victim is killed with chilling precision, and each crime scene is accompanied by an enigmatic note. The notes share the same size, the same paper, yet their messages are hauntingly unique, leaving investigators grasping for answers. With no apparent connection between the victims and no witnesses to identify the killers, Harper finds herself at the center of a case that defies explanation. As she collaborates with law enforcement from across the United States, the threads of the mystery begin to weave into something far darker-and far more dangerous-than anyone could have anticipated. Threads of Control is the start of a gripping crime thriller series that will leave readers questioning how far control can stretch and who might be pulling the strings. Perfect for fans of dark mysteries and intricate puzzles, this is a story where nothing is as it seems-and the hunt for answers will keep you on edge until the final, heart-pounding twist.