Part of Buchanan-Renard, book 2
First published 2002
Theo Buchanan trades his Justice Department desk for fieldwork when Dr. Michelle Renard needs protection. The brilliant surgeon saved Theo's life, and now someone has vandalized her medical clinic in Bowen, Louisiana. The attack leads Theo to the Sowing Club, four white-collar criminals who have stolen millions and hidden the money in a Cayman Islands account. The group made a pact not to touch their fortune until it reaches a target amount, but their leader John faces bankruptcy from his wife's medical bills. John asks his three partners to mercy-kill his dying wife, blurring the line between compassion and murder. The Sowing Club discovers that Michelle possesses information that could expose their crimes. They decide she must die to protect their secrets. Theo must confront the greed and deception that drives these killers while staying one step ahead of their ruthless pursuit. Michelle once saved his life in an operating room. Now he races to return the favor.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Bowen, Cayman Islands, Louisiana
Period: 21st-century
454 pages · Paperback · Pocket Aug. 2002
Content warnings: murder, violence