First published 2016
Detective Reed Novak arrives at a crime scene that will change everything. A young woman lies dead in her home with no forced entry and no clear motive. Reed knows this killer has struck before and will kill again. His investigation takes an unexpected turn when he receives a mysterious text linking to a dating profile. The message comes from Laney Knox, a white-hat hacker who works in the Delphi Center's cyber investigation unit. Laney spends her days tracking online predators through the Internet's most dangerous spaces. She wants to avoid Austin PD's murder case, but the crime mirrors her own violent assault from years past. She offers Reed her expertise, yet he demands more than professional help. He wants her complete trust. Laney holds back, protecting secrets that could expose her as either a crucial witness or the killer's next target. As their partnership intensifies, she must decide whether revealing her past is worth the risk.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, partnership, secrets
Setting: Austin
369 pages · ebook · Pocket Books
Content warnings: violence