Cold Witness

A missing witness. A forgotten crime. A truth that won’t stay buried.

When a notorious crime boss is shot dead outside a Stockholm courthouse, the case should be open-and-shut. But the star witness, his estranged daughter, disappears hours before she’s set to testify.

Former FBI Agent Avril Dahl is asked to track her down, but what begins as a manhunt quickly turns personal. The deeper Avril digs, the more she suspects the girl is not just missing, she’s running from something far worse than her father’s enemies.

As secrets unravel, Avril uncovers a chilling connection between the case and a sealed file from her early days in the Force. One that was never meant to resurface.

Now hunted by hired killers and betrayed by someone she once trusted, Avril must confront a new kind of killer—someone who hides in plain sight, and who’ll do anything to keep the truth buried.

But justice isn’t the only thing on the line. Because this time, saving the witness may mean losing herself.

Cold Witness is a taut Scandi noir thriller with breakneck twists, morally gray stakes, and a heroine who refuses to let the past stay buried. Fans of Jo Nesbø, Jørn Lier Horst, and Henning Mankell, will find themselves holding their breath.

About the author

Biba Pearce is an award-winning, internationally published crime author, known for crafting gripping, atmospheric mysteries that span the UK, US, and Scandinavia. She is the bestselling author of multiple series including Kenzie Gilmore, Dalton Savage, and DCI Rob Miller. Her work has been recognized by the Feathered Quill and the CWA Debut Dagger awards, and The Marlow Murders was named Best Crime Fiction Book at the 2024 Indie Excellence Book Awards.

Published by Joffe Books, Liquid Mind Media, as well as independently, Biba brings a global perspective to her storytelling, often inspired by her extensive travels.

In addition to writing, Biba is actively involved in the writing community. She is a founding member and executive committee member of the Sisters in Crime UK/EU Chapter and co-convener of the Crime Writers’ Association London Chapter.