First published 1994
Britt Montero works the crime beat for a Miami newspaper when two cases land on her desk simultaneously. A serial rapist terrorizes women across the city, leaving few clues and growing bolder with each attack. At the same time, a string of brutal murders baffles police investigators who cannot find connections between the victims or motives for their deaths. Montero digs into both stories, using her reporter instincts and street connections to uncover leads the authorities miss. The rapist case puts her in direct contact with traumatized victims, while the murder investigation takes her deep into Miami's criminal underworld. As she pursues both stories, the danger escalates and the cases begin consuming her professional and personal life. Montero must balance her commitment to exposing the truth with the very real threats these investigations pose to her safety and the safety of those around her.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, investigative-reporter
Setting: Miami
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Content warnings: sexual-assault, violence