by Gaby Dunn
First published 2019
Madison T. Jackson sits at her desk at The Boston Lede, barely believing she landed a job at the city's most respected newspaper. At twenty-one, she's the youngest reporter on staff, surrounded by seasoned journalists who've won awards she can only dream about. Her inexperience shows, but her drive doesn't waver. When a story leads her to a woman suspected of murder, Madison plunges deeper than wisdom would allow. The case pulls her into Boston's elite circles, where old money hides dark secrets. Madison's ambition pushes her forward even as danger mounts. She refuses to back down when colleagues warn her off. The investigation becomes personal. Madison must choose between her safety and the story that could make her career. In a world where wealth buys silence, she discovers that some truths come at a deadly price.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: ambition, danger, personal-stakes
Setting: Boston, The Boston Lede
Period: 21st-century
128 pages · Paperback · BOOM! Studios
Content warnings: violence