Dangerous Play

From the author of Lights Out comes sports reporter Kate Green’s next harrowing story, where a famous former teammate is found murdered, and the only way to close the case is to open up old wounds.After a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer. Between her experience with athletic stardom and days playing with Savannah Baker, head coach of the USA team, Kate is sure to get the story that will reestablish her career.She just didn’t expect that story to involve murder.

“Kipness’ depiction of the world of women’s sports, featuring crisp character portraits, is both relevant and well executed. A brisk whodunit set in the world of women’s soccer that arrives at an appropriate moment.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Hart Kipness knows her territory the way Messi knows the pitch. Dangerous Play is a surefire winner.” —Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of Blind to Midnight

“Crime comes to the Olympics in the captivating new Kate Green thriller. With a flair for conveying the complexity of friendships, and a meticulous eye for anything sports, Elise Hart Kipness delivers another big win.” —Tessa Wegert, author of Devils at the Door

“Hart Kipness writes with impressive authority and specificity about the worlds of sports and sports reporting, and her skillful treatment of the human relationships at the heart of the mystery makes this a must-read thriller!” —Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of the Maggie D’arcy series