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MyShelf
A cast of strong, intelligent characters involved in complex relationships behave as sensibly as any of us could when the earth drops away and leaves us in freefall. Like Annie, the reader may have some idea of what’s happening, but Pepper manages to throw enough curve balls to keep the tension high throughout, maintaining suspense right up to the final sentence and leaving the reader with a resolution that is both intriguing and satisfying. [more]

Huntress Reviews
If you love Alfred Hitchcock classic mysteries, then do not hesitate to buy this book. Just when you think you know what is going on, a new twist springs a fresh revelation on you. Not until the very last page do the shocks end. This is a fascinating read, plain and simple. [more]

Book Fetish
The author has picked the timely topic of identity theft and adds a unique twist by weaving murder into the mix. Just who is trying to destroy Annie’s life is a mystery up until the end. Even though she's a strong character, Annie shows a realistically vulnerable side when it comes to her sister by turning a blind eye to the possibility of Julie’s guilt. And Bobby? In my opinion, not very likeable but then I expect alpha males in my storylines and not a man willing to submit to a…dominant?…woman. However, it plays perfectly into the story all the way to the end. If you’re looking for an engaging, page-turning thriller, pick up Here She Lies. Don’t expect to put it down until the last page, though. [more]

The Romance Readers Connection
Kate Pepper takes identity theft to the next level in HERE SHE LIES. The novel is disturbing, and readers will be stunned by the horrendous twists in Ms. Pepper’s tale....A heart-pounding summer read, HERE SHE LIES is tailor-made for mystery fans. [more]

Harriet Klausner
Besides being a great thriller, HERE SHE LIES gives readers an incredible look at the consequences of identity theft and how it impacts the victims. Annie’s love for her sterile twin is so strong and so deep that thinking bad thoughts about her sibling feels like a betrayal of the person she loves most next to her daughter. Bobby is a great character willing to be dominated by a stronger woman. Kate Pepper rolls up the tension in this cleverly written suspense laden urban crime thriller. [more]

The Page 69 Test

"In Memory of a Friend," New Books, Mystery Scene Magazine, spring 2007 issue.

Winner, Rendezvous Review Magazine's
May 2006 Rosebud of the Month Award
I was sucked into the book like Harry Potter and felt I was living each minute...The story is full of nuanced characters that make it come alive. Add that to the jagged emotions, incredible tension and gritty street feel and you've got a really good book. [more].

MyShelf.com (May 2006)
Jam-packed with heart stopping suspense, One Cold Night is a book not to be missed. Ms. Pepper has a magnificent way of bringing each character to life in this very fascinating and intriguing tale.[more]

New Mystery Reader (May 2006)
Pepper hits all the right notes with intelligence and compassion in this very taut tale of past mistakes and ruined souls...we can see an author who has much more to offer than the standard suspense...leaving the reader eagerly looking forward to the next.[more]

The Readers Guild (April 2006)
Fast pacing, shocking twists, and startling revelations and an exciting storyline are only some of the reasons the audience will enjoy this chilling thriller.[more]

Mysteries Galore (April 2006)
We know that when Kate Pepper writes a book it is going to be a thriller and she does not disappoint the reader with this one. This is an engrossing read that has many twists and turns. This book is highly recommended.[more]

Bookgasm.com (April 2006)
ONE COLD NIGHT is one of those fast-paced weekend reads, with some wonderful law enforcement characters...a great common-man deconstruction of Nabokov’s LOLITA, and – at its core – a heart that cares about the people within its pages.[more]

Mainly Mysteries (April 2006)
This is one really exciting story...I read it in a day...I can't wait for Pepper's next book.
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Written Voices.com
Hear Kate Pepper discuss her 2006 novel One Cold Night.

My Book, The Movie (January 2008)
At the request of blogger Marshal Zeringue (Campaign for the American Reader), Kate Pepper has fun casting the movie version of ONE COLD NIGHT.

If the Shoe Fits (Modern Mom, 2005)
“If I don’t sell this novel, I’ll open a shoe store.” That’s what I told my husband, and I meant it. Shoes were easy and fun—I quested for them on an intuitive level only a shoe lover would understand—whereas my career as a novelist, another passion, had been a struggle. [more]

What's in a Name? (Divatribe, 2005)
My name is Katia. Her name is Kate. We live at the same address, share the same family, and write the same books.[more]

First Pages (Buzzle.com, 2005)
Context, character and conflict -- I call them "the three c’s." They are the essential fictional elements a writer should braid together on the first page of a story or novel in the quest for a sparkling beginning.[more]

Written Voices Radio
Hear Kate discuss her 2005 novel Seven Minutes to Noon.

The Book Brothel (July 2005)
I’ve always wanted to write about the neighborhood in Brooklyn where I’ve lived for over twenty years; it’s an inspiring area of nineteenth century brownstones, full of history and the sense of hidden stories. More specifically, the idea to make Seven Minutes to Noon about the dark underside of local real estate came from a personal experience...[more]

Toxic Universe (July 2005)
From its brief but memorably creepy prologue to its haunting conclusion, Pepper's novel is a chilling look at how just a few minutes can turn very ordinary lives upside down...[more]

Reviewers Choice (June 2005)
In Seven Minutes to Noon...Pepper takes the fears every mother has for her children and exploits it to a terrifying degree.[more]

Bookloons (2005)
You'll startle at every strange sound as you read Kate Pepper's second book. Best not to be alone when turning the pages of Seven Minutes to Noon.[more]

Book Review Cafe (2005)
A gripping story that pulls you in and doesn't let go until the end.[more]

The Brown BookLoft (August 2005)
This mass market paperback looks no more remarkable than the hundreds of others on the shelves at your local bookstore. But in this case, looks can be deceiving. Go ahead and pick it up. You won’t be able to put it down.[more]

Harriet Klausner (2004)
New talent Kate Pepper provides thriller readers with an exciting tale that will leave fans wanting to read any future books she writes. The pacing is swift, the actions scenes leave the audience breathless and the suspense is at a high level.[more]

Curled Up With a Good Book (2004)
Debut author Kate Pepper is off to a wonderful beginning with Five Days in Summer. Fans of Mary Higgins Clark and Lisa Gardner will definitely want to pick this one up, as the suspense and thrills permeate each page. The pacing varies from scene to scene, which gives you the illusion of being able to relax and catch your breath. But don’t let down your guard! For a taut, edge-of-the seat mystery, look no further than Five Days in Summer.--Curled Up With a Good Book [more]

Shakefire (2004)
This is the first book I have read by Kate Pepper and it won’t be the last.[more]