by Andrew Gross
Part of Ty Hauck, book 2
First published 2009
A drive-by shooting shatters the quiet streets of Greenwich, Connecticut, leaving an innocent person dead. Detective Ty Hauck takes the case, initially viewing it as straightforward revenge. His investigation leads him to a corrupt gambling operation at a casino upstate. Then Annie Fletcher, a restaurant owner trying to rebuild her life, sees something she was never meant to witness. She brings her dangerous knowledge straight to Hauck. What started as a local crime suddenly explodes into something far more threatening. Hauck discovers a web of corruption that reaches deep into Greenwich's wealthy elite. The case grows more perilous as it threatens to destroy his own family and pit brothers against each other. Hauck must navigate international profiteering schemes while protecting those he loves. The detective faces a choice between pursuing justice and preserving his family bonds.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: corruption, family-drama, police-procedural
Setting: Greenwich, Connecticut
376 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow