by Matt Coyle
Part of Rick Cahill, book 9
First published 2022
Private investigator Rick Cahill faces his most perilous case yet. His CTE worsens daily, threatening not just his life but his family's safety. When business contact Sara Ansari asks for help, Rick agrees to the favor. Sara turns up dead soon after. Police label her another victim of San Diego's serial rapist, but Rick suspects otherwise. He launches his own investigation despite his wife's objections. The deeper Rick digs, the more dangerous enemies he uncovers. A corrupt private detective agency operates in the shadows. A shell corporation hides deadly secrets beyond simple fraud. Rick's relentless pursuit of Sara's killer puts innocent lives at risk. His deteriorating condition makes every decision harder. He must choose between finding the truth and protecting his family. The investigation forces Rick to confront whether justice is worth losing everything he loves.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: deteriorating-health, family-in-peril, relentless-pursuit
Setting: San Diego
320 pages · Hardcover · Oceanview Publishing
Content warnings: mental-illness