Part of Alexandra Cooper, book 14
First published 2012
Alexandra Cooper flies to France for a romantic vacation with Luc Rouget, her boyfriend who runs acclaimed restaurants. Two days into her trip, police discover a murdered village woman carrying one of Luc's promotional matchboxes for his New York establishment. Before Alex can process this disturbing connection, urgent work calls her back to Manhattan. She must prosecute Mohammed Gil-Darsin, the powerful head of the World Economic Bureau, who stands accused of assaulting a hotel maid. The case draws intense media scrutiny as Alex prepares the alleged victim for testimony. Then a second corpse surfaces in Brooklyn, again with Luc's matchbox. Alex realizes the French murder and her high-profile prosecution may be connected through a web of corruption involving the city's elite. As she digs deeper into both cases, the investigation threatens not only her career but the safety of everyone she loves. Alex must navigate dangerous territory where wealth and influence shield deadly secrets.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Brooklyn, France, Manhattan, New York
416 pages · Hardcover · Dutton