Part of FBI Thriller, book 6
First published 2002
FBI Agent Dillon Savich tackles a kidnapping case when his sister Lily crashes her car into a California redwood. The accident looks like a suicide attempt. Lily lost her daughter seven months ago and tried to kill herself before. Savich and his wife Lacey Sherlock, also an FBI agent, rush to Hemlock Bay to help. They discover the crash connects to four valuable paintings Lily inherited from their grandmother, renowned artist Sarah Elliott. The artwork is worth millions and sits at the center of a complex scheme. Art broker Simon Russo joins Lily as they face expanding threats from dangerous criminals. The conspiracy traces back to a mysterious collector who keeps secrets locked away. Brother and sister must confront their deepest terrors to stay alive.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, sibling-relationship
Setting: Hemlock Bay, California
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
352 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley