Part of Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, book 13
First published 2009
Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Detective Inspector Gemma James face a disturbing case that tears apart a family. A mother has disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only questions and fear. Her husband turns up dead, murdered under circumstances that point to something far more sinister than a domestic dispute. Between the vanished woman and the killed man stands a child, vulnerable and at risk, caught in the crossfire of violence they cannot understand. Kincaid and James must navigate the dangerous currents of family secrets and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. The investigation pulls them deeper into a web where every lead raises new threats and time runs short. As they work to solve both the disappearance and the murder, the detectives discover that protecting the child may be just as crucial as catching the perpetrator. The case tests their skills and partnership while innocent life hangs in the balance.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Scotland Yard
400 pages · ebook · William Morrow
Content warnings: death, murder, violence