by J.D. Robb
Part of In Death, book 3
First published 2003
Eve Dallas stares at the crime scene photos scattered across her desk. A top model lies dead, and every piece of evidence points to the same impossible conclusion. Her best friend is the prime suspect. As a police lieutenant, Eve knows she should step away from the case. As a friend, she cannot abandon someone she trusts. Eve plunges into the investigation anyway, risking everything she has worked to build in her career. The trail leads her through the glittering world of high fashion, where beauty masks deadly secrets. Models, designers, and photographers all have something to hide. Eve must navigate this glamorous but treacherous terrain while fighting to prove her friend's innocence. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the case becomes. Eve faces an agonizing choice between loyalty and duty, friendship and justice.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
345 pages · Paperback · Piatkus