by Kim Harrison
Part of The Hollows, book 0.5
First published 2011
Ivy Tamwood works as a cop for Inlander Security, balancing her vampire nature with police work. When a murder case lands on her desk, she discovers someone has tampered with the evidence. The planted clues point her investigation in false directions, forcing her to dig deeper into what really happened. As she works to uncover the truth behind the manipulated crime scene, Ivy finds herself caught between two very different men. Each represents a different path for her life, and their opposing natures create impossible choices. The murder investigation becomes more complex as Ivy realizes the evidence manipulation may be connected to her personal relationships. She must solve the case while navigating the emotional minefield of her romantic entanglements. The stakes rise as Ivy discovers that both the professional and personal threats she faces may be more intertwined than she initially realized.
Genres: romance, mystery, fantasy, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, love-triangle
Setting: Inlander Security
144 pages · Paperback · Heyne
Content warnings: violence