First published 2015
Molly Malone returns to Washington D.C. for what she hopes will be a calmer second year in politics. Her expectations shatter when a coworker turns up dead. The murder marks the beginning of a nightmare that transforms her professional life into a paranoid maze. Someone breaks into her home repeatedly. Her phone calls are monitored. Anonymous threats arrive with disturbing regularity. The harassment escalates until Molly realizes she cannot trust anyone in her circle. A friend she once relied on now works against her. The investigation forces Molly to question every relationship she has built in the capital. She must navigate the treacherous world of political intrigue while staying one step ahead of whoever wants her silenced. The stakes climb higher as Molly discovers that her colleague's death connects to secrets that powerful people will kill to protect.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, political-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, paranoia
Setting: Washington D.C.
347 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press
Content warnings: violence