Part of Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, book 17
First published 2017
Detective Inspector Gemma James arrives at a Notting Hill private garden on a May morning to find Reagan Keating's body among the flowers. The young nanny lies in her white dress like she's sleeping, but she's been murdered. DI Kerry Boatman calls Gemma in because Reagan cared for a child at the same dance studio where Gemma's son Toby takes classes. The exclusive London park has seen tragedy before. A young boy died in an accident months earlier. When another garden resident dies violently, Gemma and Boatman realize they're hunting a killer who's targeting this wealthy enclave. Meanwhile, Duncan Kincaid grows suspicious about several past cases involving police officers. His concerns become reality when a Metropolitan Police officer close to him suffers a brutal attack. Someone inside Scotland Yard is betraying the force. Kincaid questions whether he can trust his colleagues as both detectives race against time. Gemma holds a child's future in her hands while Kincaid faces the most dangerous threat of his career.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Notting Hill, London, Scotland Yard
Period: May
592 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Large Print
Content warnings: violence