Part of Alan Gregory, book 4
First published 1997
Dr. Alan Gregory thought he knew his friend well. He was wrong. When Gregory begins investigating, he uncovers a web of concealed truths that his friend has kept buried for years. Each revelation leads to another layer of deception. Violence erupts as Gregory gets closer to the truth. His friend's hidden past contains acts of brutality and moments of deep humiliation that someone will kill to protect. Gregory realizes he has walked into a trap of his own making. The secrets he seeks could destroy not just his friend, but Gregory himself. As the investigation deepens, Gregory must confront a terrible question. How well can anyone truly know another person? The answer may cost him his life.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, unreliable-narrator
576 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence