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Zodiac Killers
Series · 14
books · 2017-2019

Books in series

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#1

The Zodiac Killer

2017

From USA Today Best Selling Authors Lexy Timms and Ali Parker comes a new thriller pen name - WL Knightly. Detective Darek Blake thought the secrets of his past were long buried, but when a young girl is murdered in a familiar way, finding the killer will not only bring back memories he’s repressed, but give him a golden opportunity to impress the FBI. So, when his partner, Special Agent Lizzy McNamara digs up evidence that’s a little too close to home, he’s shaken to the core. The worst sin he’s ever committed bubbles up, threatening to destroy his future. Are the Zodiac killings a coincidence or is someone toying with him, and if so… who?
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#2

Capricorn

2018

Being a suspect in a murder case never happens at a good time, but for Capricorn, Tad Halston, a recovering addict and former male escort who is on the verge of reclaiming his place as an in-demand male model, the timing couldn’t be worse. With bodies piling up and more evidence pointing to him for the murders, the last thing he needs is a series of anonymous messages demanding he make the next kill for vengeance. Can he murder the uncle who abused him and sent his life hurtling down this dark path, or will his sister become the real killer’s next victim? For Tad, time is running out. Now that Darek Blake has hired Bay “The Slayer” Collins as his divorce attorney, he realizes the man’s help will come at a much higher price. Becoming an informant was never part of the deal, but with new evidence hitting too close to home, Darek is left with no other choice. With the killer targeting Darek’s old friends, he has to decide which side is most important, his role as a detective, or his past as part of the Zodiac Society.
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#3

Aquarius

2018

With the suspicious death of Tad Halston, Detective Darek Blake findswalking the line between NYPD detective and Zodiac member a more daunting taskthan ever. Hannah Halston, Tad's sister, refuses to believe the official storythat her brother went on a vengeful killing spree. She's doing her best toclear his name, which brings Darek's partner, Special Agent Lizzy McNamara,even closer to his criminal past. Meanwhile, whoever is targeting the Zodiacs has their sights on LoganMiller. His life is complicated enough already, with his struggling career andbitter relationship with an older woman, but when he meets Hannah Halston ather brother's funeral, lending a sympathetic shoulder turns into so much more.He's determined to end things with the older woman until she tells him she'sdying. Stuck between a rock and hard place, does he continue his relationship,or go where his heart tells him? Will the killer choose for him?
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#4

Pisces

2018

From USA Today Best Selling Authors Lexy Timms and Ali Parker comes a new thriller pen name - WL Knightly. Finn Wheeler, Pisces of the Zodiacs, has waited years to be taken seriously as a filmmaker, but when his recent trip to New York is upset by someone who is killing off members of the club, he can’t wait to get out of town. But with all of his backers jumping ship, including Bay Collins, Finn will do anything to keep the only man he’s ever loved in the game. Detective Darek Blake, the Zodiac’s very own Sagittarius, is still walking the line as he and Lizzy McNamara make a trip to Virginia to hunt for clues at Camp Victory, but will he be able to deter her when the trip retraces his own steps the night Emily Johnson died? Bay Collins, the Zodiac’s Scorpio and leader, is tired of being out of the loop and feels the others need a reminder of just who's boss. Will he waste time trying to convince them, or make a power play that will show the killer who’s really running the show? The case turns on its head when passion and power collide.
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#5

Ares

2018

Seth Stone, The Zodiac's Aries, has always wanted to leadand his upcoming run for office could make that dream come true. But when a phone call from Bay Collins threatens to exposehim, he's forced to make a deal that could ruin everything. As his campaignmanager convinces him to clear out any skeletons in his closet, Seth's moredetermined than ever to be done with his childhood friends and leave theZodiac's in the past. Darek Blake knew that hooking up with his partner Lizzy wasa risk, and when she gets called away on a different assignment, their buddingrelationship will be put to the test. Along with his strained personal life,walking the line between cop and Zodiac will start to take its toll, and ifDarek snaps, the walls that protect his friends could come crumbling down.
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#6

Taurus

2018

Alan Lowe, the Zodiac’s Taurus, didn’t think life could get any worse than his wife leaving him over his gambling debts and owing thirty grand to a thug named Benny. But that was before the Zodiac Killer decided it was time to take a chance on him. After kidnapping his wife, the killer demanded that Alan kill Seth, but when the task is done, will it be enough? Who will be the next to die? Will Alan have the guts to murder someone else, or will he sacrifice himself instead? Detective Darek Blake’s fine line is getting thinner, and with the evidence getting harder to control, the risk is taking its toll. With him and Lizzy on the outs, will they let their issues compromise an already difficult case? Or will taking time to focus on the evidence instead of each other make it stronger?
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#7

Gemini

2018

After years of being beaten down and bullied as a child, game inventor Corey Farrow, the Zodiac’s Gemini, isn’t looking back. When his only option for survival is to kill Alan Lowe and take his place in the Zodiac Killer’s vicious game, he decides to play by his own rules. With nothing to lose, he sets out to find a place to hide where he can think and plan his next strategy, but when his old friend Justin Finch invites him into his world, a world where he can once again reinvent himself with the girl of his dreams, will he decide he likes his new life better, or continue his mission to end the killer’s game for good? Just when Detective Darek Blake didn’t think the Zodiac case could get any weirder, Lizzy puts out a public request to find information that will support her cult theory. Aside from bringing every nut in the city to the station and revealing a man who represents the controversial thirteenth sign of the zodiac, will it flush out the real killer, or will Darek and Bay be forced to bring the remaining members together for their next big move?
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#8

Cancer

2018

Detective Darek Blake thought the secrets of his past were long buried, but when a young girl is murdered in a familiar way, finding the killer will not only bring back memories he’s repressed, but give him a golden opportunity to impress the FBI. So, when his partner, Special Agent Lizzy McNamara digs up evidence that’s a little too close to home, he’s shaken to the core. The worst sin he’s ever committed bubbles up, threatening to destroy his future. Are the Zodiac killings a coincidence or is someone toying with him, and if so… who?
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#9

Leo

2018

Carter Hamilton, the Zodiac’s Leo and king of his San Diego-based mega church, is used to being adored and followed by millions. When the church elders’ financial decisions begin to dent his wallet, he’s determined to look out for himself. But when the recent death of Justin Finch makes it impossible to collect the man’s debt, his only option is to blackmail Brandy into paying it back and then some. Darek Blake finds himself on a solo mission when Special Agent Reed puts him on the hunt for information about Ken Sin’s religious affiliations. But when he brings Carter into the mix, will it prove helpful or deadly?
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#10

Virgo

2018

Hot off the pages of a tabloid scandal with his ex-girlfriend, supermodel Sharron Steele, Ethan Cline, Nashville superstar and the Zodiac’s Virgo, is shaking off rumors and upholding his commitments with a performance at a New York City fashion gala.Despite attempts to reconcile the couple for a publicity stunt that would secure the success of the event, Ethan is determined to dust off his boots and find a better path in life, preferably one that will take him as far away from the Zodiac’s killer as possible and in the arms of a new love.As Lizzy and Darek deal with the aftermath of the killer’s recent murder of Raven’s cousin, Honey, the case is blown wide open when, after some goading from Bay Collins, the killer makes their biggest threat to date.As the final four attend the charity event of the year, will the killer make good on their promise?
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#11

Libra

2018

Sick of seeing the ugliness in the world, Lane Simon, the Zodiac’s Libra, gave up a life of law to pursue his passion for food when he moved from New York City to New Orleans to open a restaurant. But when he returns to the Big Apple for a fashion event, he finds himself next on the Zodiac Killer's list. He is forced to use his skills to help Darek and Bay find the killer before the killer finds him.Darek Blake has walked a fine line between his criminal past and his current life as a detective, but with the recent victim giving him and Lizzy a front-row seat to murder, he is more vulnerable than ever. And when the discovery of the latest suspect hits too close to home, will he be able to keep it together long enough to save the last remaining Zodiacs, including himself?
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#12

Scorpio

2018

As founder of the Zodiac Society, Bay Collins likes to be in control of every situation. Now that the killer has kidnapped Mia, nothing will stop Bay from finding her and getting his revenge. When the prime suspect in the case leverages his own safety for information on her location, Bay is forced to take matters into his own hands. With the help of Lane Simon, they uncover secrets that point to a second killer. Someone they never expected. With the case wrapping up and his ex-partner under arrest, Detective Darek Blake has to keep Lizzy from uncovering the information Max is holding over his head; information that could ruin Darek’s life and career. Will Darek be able to keep Lizzy in the dark, or will a secret shed new light on the case and turn Darek’s world upside down?
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#13

Sagittarius

2018

The Zodiac killer is after the remaining members of the Zodiac Society, and no one is safe. With the case heating up, Detective Darek Blake, the Zodiac’s Sagittarius, finds himself growing closer to the fire when a piece of evidence can directly link his involvement. Not wanting to be outed, he takes extreme measures to protect himself as his personal life crumbles. Bay Collins seeks revenge when he learns the identity of Max’s partner in crime, but will that be enough to stop the Zodiac killer before they kill again? This is the final book in this series.
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#1-3

Zodiac Killers Box Set

2019

For the first time ever books 1, 2, and 3 from WL Knightly's Zodiac series in a Box Set. The Zodiac Killer #1 Detective Darek Blake thought the secrets of his past were long buried, but when a young girl is murdered in a familiar way, finding the killer will not only bring back memories he’s repressed, but give him a golden opportunity to impress the FBI. So, when his partner, Special Agent Lizzy McNamara digs up evidence that’s a little too close to home, he’s shaken to the core. The worst sin he’s ever committed bubbles up, threatening to destroy his future. Are the Zodiac killings a coincidence or is someone toying with him, and if so… who?
 Capricorn Book #2 Being a suspect in a murder case never happens at a good time, but for Capricorn, Tad Halston, a recovering addict and former male escort who is on the verge of reclaiming his place as an in-demand male model, the timing couldn’t be worse. With bodies piling up and more evidence pointing to him for the murders, the last thing he needs is a series of anonymous messages demanding he make the next kill for vengeance. Can he murder the uncle who abused him and sent his life hurtling down this dark path, or will his sister become the real killer’s next victim? For Tad, time is running out. Now that Darek Blake has hired Bay “The Slayer” Collins as his divorce attorney, he realizes the man’s help will come at a much higher price. Becoming an informant was never part of the deal, but with new evidence hitting too close to home, Darek is left with no other choice. With the killer targeting Darek’s old friends, he has to decide which side is most important, his role as a detective, or his past as part of the Zodiac Society.
 Pisces Book #3 With the suspicious death of Tad Halston, Detective Darek Blake finds walking the line between NYPD detective and Zodiac member a more daunting task than ever. Hannah Halston, Tad’s sister, refuses to believe the official story that her brother went on a vengeful killing spree. She’s doing her best to clear his name, which brings Darek’s partner, Special Agent Lizzy McNamara, even closer to his criminal past. Meanwhile, whoever is targeting the Zodiacs has their sights on Logan Miller. His life is complicated enough already, with his struggling career and bitter relationship with an older woman, but when he meets Hannah Halston at her brother’s funeral, lending a sympathetic shoulder turns into so much more. He’s determined to end things with the older woman until she tells him she’s dying. Stuck between a rock and hard place, does he continue his relationship, or go where his heart tells him? Will the killer choose for him?

Author

W.L. Knightly
W.L. Knightly
Author · 75 books

WL Knightly is a thriller/murder mystery co-writing pen name for two USA Today Best Selling Authors. "W" when not writing can be found dealing in Antique Jewelry and hanging out with her awesome hubby and three kids. And "L" is a full-time writer that lives near Nashville, TN and spends her time cooking, hanging out with her hubs and 3 kiddos, or wrangling new ideas as they float by! Their love of a good mystery novel caused them to combine forces and go after their dream of telling stories that sent a shiver down your spine. I'm thinking they figured it out! These two friends met years ago when they both started writing and publishing in various young adult genres and needed a critique partner. The rest is history...They'd love for you to join the fun! Website-http://thezodiackillerseries.com/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/wlknightlyau... Insiders Group- https://dl.bookfunnel.com/j1rryhvu53

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