Part of Lucas Davenport, book 15
First published 2005
A Russian lies dead on the shores of Lake Superior near Duluth, killed by bullets that are fifty years old. The victim has powerful connections in the Russian government, which draws state troubleshooter Lucas Davenport into the case. He partners with a Russian police officer who carries her own secrets. Their investigation leads them backward through time to uncover a conspiracy rooted in the past. The shadows they pursue prove both real and lethal. Lucas must navigate international politics and deadly enemies as he traces connections between present violence and historical crimes. The case forces him to confront how old secrets can explode into current bloodshed.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, international-politics
Setting: Duluth, Lake Superior, Russia
Period: Present Day, Historical
440 pages · Paperback · Berkley Pub Group