First published 2000
When Stephanie Plum's ex-boss Ranger is caught on video at a brutal murder scene, she must track him down before a vengeful crime family does. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Stephanie and Ranger navigate a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, their loyalties and feelings for each other tested to the limit. Can Stephanie bring in the one man she's grown to care for most, or will she have to sacrifice her mentor to serve justice?
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: New Jersey, Trenton (N.J.), Trenton
350 pages · Hardcover · G K Hall & Co