First published 2007
When forensic examiner Sara Linton's friend Lena is arrested for murder, Sara and her husband, police chief Jeffery Tolliver, must race against time to uncover the truth. As they delve into the evidence, a tangled web of betrayal and vengeance emerges, putting their lives on the line. With high-stakes suspense and vivid forensic detail, this gritty thriller pushes the protagonists to the brink as they fight to uncover the shocking secrets behind the crime.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Atlanta (Ga.)
400 pages · Library Binding · Center Point Pub
Content warnings: murder, violence