by J. A. Jance
First published 2010
The Walker family returns to confront fresh violence in Arizona's unforgiving desert landscape. Murder strikes again, weaving together crimes from different eras that will shatter three distinct families. The investigation reveals connections between past killings and present threats, forcing the Walkers to navigate deadly secrets buried in the sand. As bodies pile up and evidence emerges, the family discovers how deeply the desert holds its grudges. The case pulls them into a web of violence that spans generations, testing their bonds and threatening their survival. This thriller explores how murder echoes across time, connecting victims and perpetrators in ways no one expects. The Arizona setting becomes both backdrop and character, its harsh beauty concealing brutal truths. The Walkers must solve crimes that bridge decades while protecting themselves from a killer who knows the desert's hiding places.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: family-drama, investigation
Setting: Arizona
Period: 21st-century
368 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Company
Content warnings: violence