by Adam Hall
First published 1991
Hugo Bishop takes on a case that requires him to get close to danger. Melody Carr draws men into her orbit with practiced ease, but her romantic partners share a troubling pattern. They die under circumstances that raise questions. Bishop decides to approach her directly, creating a false identity as another potential conquest. He presents himself as a man who might fall for her charms, hoping to discover what really happens to the men in her life. The deception puts him in immediate peril. Melody possesses skills that go beyond simple attraction. She reads people, manipulates situations, and controls outcomes with calculated precision. Bishop finds himself walking a narrow line between maintaining his cover and protecting his life. The investigation becomes personal as he experiences her influence firsthand. Each interaction reveals new layers to her methods while drawing him deeper into her web. Bishop must solve the mystery of the deaths before he becomes the next victim.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
10 pages · Paperback · Harpercollins
Content warnings: violence