by Cara Black
Part of Aimee Leduc Investigations, book 10
First published 2010
Aimée Leduc prepares to fly to New York City to search for a possible younger brother when disaster strikes. Someone shoots her business partner René Friant, leaving him fighting for his life. Witnesses point to Aimée as the shooter. The police consider her their prime suspect. She watches René struggle with his injuries while grappling with the shock of being accused. A mysterious deposit appears in their detective agency's account, drawing unwanted attention from tax officials. Aimée realizes someone is using her identity, but she cannot fathom the motive. Two more people die as the case deepens. The crimes connect to a young man Aimée helped convict in her first case years earlier. She must prove her innocence and unmask the real killer before they strike again.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: identity-theft, innocence-accused
Setting: Palais Royal, New York City
Period: Contemporary
291 pages · Hardcover · Soho Crime
Content warnings: murder, violence