by Dick Wolf
First published 2014
Detective Jeremy Fisk receives word that a notorious assassin plans to strike a high-profile Mexican government official. The killer goes by Chuparosa, named for the hummingbird he leaves beside each victim's body. Fisk must partner with Garza, a Mexican detective whose beauty matches her stubborn streak. The two investigators clash at every turn, their opposing methods creating constant friction. Yet they share a common enemy in the elusive hitman and the powerful drug cartel backing his operations. The criminal organization threatens both Mexico and the United States, forcing the mismatched partners to set aside their differences. Fisk finds himself navigating deadly political intrigue while racing against time to prevent an international incident. This second thriller from Dick Wolf delivers relentless action as two detectives from different worlds must learn to trust each other against impossible odds.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, mismatched-partners
Setting: Mexico, United States
317 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Boekerij