Part of Nikki Heat, book 1
First published 2012
Detective Nikki Heat works a puzzling case when a powerful real estate tycoon dies in a fatal plunge. The investigation grows complicated as journalist Jameson Rook shadows her patrol, creating unexpected chemistry between them. Heat faces a web of suspects with solid alibis. A trophy wife barely escapes a bold assault, adding another layer to the mystery. Wealthy moguls and dangerous mobsters all possess clear motives for murder. Each potential killer seems protected by airtight stories. Heat must dig beneath the surface of high society to expose the hidden secrets that powerful people will kill to protect. The case tests her skills as dark truths emerge from behind polished facades. Heat races against time to solve murders that reach into the corrupt heart of New York's elite, where money and influence shield the guilty from justice.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigative-journalism
Setting: New York
279 pages · Paperback · Titan Books