First published 1988
Detective Kate Baeier takes what seems like straightforward work when a wealthy woman hires her to protect her musically talented daughter. The assignment appears routine at first, but Baeier soon discovers that being a minder involves more than keeping watch over a gifted young musician. The case pulls her into a web of danger where someone wants the girl dead. As threats escalate, Baeier must use all her investigative skills to identify the killer before they strike. The detective finds herself racing against time to solve a puzzle where the stakes are a young woman's life. What begins as a simple protection job becomes a fight for survival that tests Baeier's abilities as both guardian and investigator. The case forces her to navigate the complex dynamics of a wealthy family while staying one step ahead of a murderer who will stop at nothing to reach their target.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, race-against-time
182 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday