by P. J. Tracy
First published 2024
Detective Margaret Nolan arrives at what appears to be a straightforward carjacking gone wrong. The victim lies dead, but Nolan quickly discovers he was no ordinary target. The man founded a company poised to sell for millions of dollars. Within twenty-four hours, his business partner's wife vanishes without a trace. Nolan digs deeper into the victim's background and uncovers connections to a world where sex, violence, and high-stakes business dealings intersect. Her investigation takes a sinister turn when rumors surface about an "Angel of Death" operating in Los Angeles. As Nolan follows the evidence through the city's shadows, she must navigate corporate greed and deadly secrets to find the truth. The case forces her to confront the darkness that lurks beneath LA's glittering surface, where million-dollar deals and murder walk hand in hand.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, dark-secrets
Setting: Los Angeles
304 pages · Hardcover · Minotaur Books
Content warnings: violence