Book excerpt: An out-of-control arsonist seeking revenge. A fireman and a detective on his tail. COUNT TO TEN is the compulsive fifth and final instalment in the Chicago series, by Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. 'There's action and chills galore in this nonstop thriller' TESS GERRITSON 'COUNT TO TEN kept me up all night... Karen Rose writes hold-your-breath suspense' KAREN ROBARDS _________ Your time is running out... Abandoned years ago to the foster-care system, two young brothers end up in an unimaginable hell and when one dies, the other vows revenge on those responsible. Chicago Fire department veteran Reed Solliday immediately knows he needs help when an autopsy reveals that a young girl found in the wreckage of an explosion was raped and murdered before fire ripped through the house. Determined to bury herself in work after her partner is shot, Detective Mia Mitchell understands Solliday's case will be her most challenging to date. An arsonist who has escalated in this way is rare and they both know time to find him is running out.... _________ Praise for Karen Rose: ***** 'One of the best thrillers I have read in a long time. Just one of those books you don't want to put down' ***** '...fantastic and I couldn't put it down! The story line was gripping and the description of the characters made you feel like you knew them!' ***** 'Really great read and kept me on the edge... Hard to put down. Very well written. Highly recommend' ***** 'Superb read. I have become addicted to Karen Rose's books'