by Marie Force
Part of Fatal, book 8
First published 2015
Lieutenant Sam Holland faces dual crises as the new year begins in Washington DC. Chief Farnsworth draws fire for his handling of a recent murder case while Detective Gonzales stands accused of hiding his prior connection to the judge in his custody hearing. When Gonzales's battle for his child turns fatal and his alibi crumbles, Sam must protect two of her closest team members. Her husband Nick Cappuano adjusts to his role as Vice President but questions whether the president exploits him for political gain. Nick worries about complications in their plans to adopt Scotty while Sam endures attacks from the aggressive DC media. Evidence mounts against Gonzales as Sam realizes someone targets her entire team. She must navigate department politics and media scrutiny while defending her colleagues and protecting her family.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Washington DC
Period: New Year
384 pages · Kindle Edition · Carina Press