First published 2007
The charred remains of a woman are discovered, and Detective Lena Adams becomes the prime suspect. As medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver investigate, they uncover a community poisoned by hatred and bigotry. Can Lena, Sara, and Jeffrey expose the darkness before it consumes them all?
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, police-investigation
401 pages · Paperback · Century
Content warnings: racism, violence