Part of Alan Gregory, book 8
First published 2001
Psychologist Alan Gregory finds himself drawn into a cold case investigation that threatens to upend his quiet Boulder practice. When new evidence surfaces in a murder that happened years ago, Gregory must navigate between his professional obligations and his growing involvement in the case. The investigation forces him to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature and the persistence of past trauma. As Gregory digs deeper, he discovers that some secrets refuse to stay buried, and that the line between victim and perpetrator can blur in unexpected ways. The case becomes personal when it begins affecting his relationships and his sense of safety. Gregory must use his psychological training to understand not just the crime, but the complex motivations that drive people to kill and to keep killing.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, personal-stakes
Setting: Boulder
432 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley