Dangerous Passage (Southern Crimes Book #1): A Novel

When two Jane Does are killed on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, detective and behavioral specialist Avery North discovers they share something in common--a tattoo of a magnolia on their shoulders. Suspecting a serial killer, Avery joins forces with medical examiner Jackson Bryant to solve the crimes and prevent another murder. But it doesn't take long for them to realize that there is much more to the case than meets the eye. As they venture deep into a sinister world of human trafficking, Avery and Jackson are taken to the very edge of their abilities--and their hearts.

Dangerous Passage exposes a fully-realized and frightening world where every layer peeled back reveals more challenges ahead. Romantic suspense fans will be hooked from the start by Lisa Harris's first installment of the new Southern Crimes series.

From the Back Cover

She's dedicated her life to ending violence. But has she moved too deep into a treacherous world?

When two Jane Does are killed on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, detective and behavioral specialist Avery North discovers they share something in common--a magnolia tattoo on their shoulders. Suspecting a serial killer, Avery joins forces with medical examiner Jackson Bryant to solve the crimes and prevent another murder. As they venture deep into a sinister criminal world, Avery and Jackson are taken to the very edge of their abilities--and their hearts.

Dangerous Passage exposes a fully realized and frightening world where every layer peeled back reveals more challenges ahead. You'll be hooked from the start.


"An intriguing tale of romance and mystery. Harris takes you on a trail that leads straight into the worst kind of evil--and the lives of those who are determined to stop it. Well-crafted characters and tight writing will keep readers flipping the pages."--Lynette Eason, bestselling author of the Deadly Reunions series

"Harris pens another thrilling tale that will give the reader one breathless moment after another."--DiAnn Mills, author of The Survivor

"A compelling and emotionally charged read. . . . The intriguing plot, lightened with a sweet romance, kept me reading late into the night."--Sandra Orchard, award-winning author of the Undercover Cops series and Deadly Devotion


Lisa Harris is a Christy Award finalist and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 from Romantic Times. The author of more than twenty books, Harris and her family have spent over eight years living as missionaries in Mozambique, where she homeschools, leads a women's group, and runs a non-profit organization that works alongside their church-planting ministry. Visit www.lisaharriswrites.com for more.