First published 2019
An English sergeant teams up with his German counterpart to track down a missing soldier during World War I. An airplane passenger awakens with no memory of his identity and must convince fellow travelers to help him piece together who he is. A misguided witch hunt threatens a community until an unexpected pair steps forward to expose the truth. These partnerships form reluctantly, born from necessity rather than choice. Each duo must navigate not only the puzzles before them but also the tensions between their different backgrounds, methods, and motivations. The cases span from historical settings to contemporary mysteries, united by the complexity of human relationships under pressure. Some partnerships extend beyond the human realm entirely. Honey bees seek justice for their fallen keeper. A wandering cat delivers murder clues to its owners. A gray wolf and a fly fisherman join forces against a wealthy developer threatening their Minnesota wilderness. Anne Perry has gathered these tales of cooperation and conflict, where solving crimes becomes secondary to understanding the bonds that form between the most unlikely allies.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, thriller, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Germany, Minnesota
Period: World War I, Contemporary
368 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books