by Susan Dunlap
First published 1991
Detective Jill Smith investigates a case that forces her to confront the interconnected web of actions and consequences in Berkeley, California. When a seemingly straightforward investigation takes unexpected turns, Smith discovers that past decisions create ripple effects that reach into the present in dangerous ways. The detective must navigate both the evidence and the moral complexities of a case where justice and karma intersect. As Smith digs deeper, she realizes that solving this mystery requires understanding not just who committed the crime, but why the universe of relationships and choices led to this moment. The investigation becomes a journey through the cause and effect that binds people together, testing Smith's skills as both a detective and a person trying to make sense of how individual actions create collective consequences.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: interconnected-web, journey-of-discovery
Setting: Berkeley, California
Period: Contemporary
224 pages · Hardcover · Severn House Pub Ltd