Part of Amos Decker, book 7
First published 2022
Amos Decker faces a brutal crime scene in an exclusive Florida gated community. Federal Judge Julia Cummins lies dead alongside her bodyguard in her own home. No signs of forced entry. No obvious enemies. No witnesses among the close-knit neighbors. Decker arrives at the case while grappling with personal turmoil. A close friend has committed suicide. A mysterious letter threatens to upend his life forever. He must work with new partner Frederica White as he navigates both professional and personal challenges. The investigation deepens when Decker discovers the killer left a cryptic calling card. He needs to understand why Judge Cummins required protection in the first place. Her ex-husband Barry and teenage son Tyler both have solid alibis. Someone wanted revenge, but the motive remains hidden. Decker must use his unique cognitive abilities to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Florida, Gated Community
Period: Contemporary
498 pages · Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: murder, violence