by Marie Force
Part of Fatal, book 13
First published 2021
Lieutenant Sam Holland faces her most challenging case when a violent home invasion leaves two five-year-old twins as the only witnesses to the crime. The traumatized children saw something terrible, but getting their testimony proves nearly impossible. Sam finds herself becoming deeply invested in protecting the twins, putting both her emotions and her police career at risk. Her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, joins her fight to shield the vulnerable witnesses from further harm. Meanwhile, Sergeant Tommy Gonzales wrestles with months of overwhelming grief that finally erupts in a crisis threatening his job and his engagement to Christina. Sam must navigate the chaos at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters while managing the complex investigation. She struggles to maintain balance between her professional duties and her growing attachment to the child victims. The case tests her ability to remain objective when every instinct tells her to prioritize the twins' safety above police protocol.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: emotional-attachment, police-investigation
Setting: Metropolitan Police Department
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Kindle Edition · HTJB, Inc.
Content warnings: child-abuse, violence