Part of Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus, book 15
First published 2004
LAPD officer Cindy Decker discovers a newborn baby dumped in an alley during her patrol shift. The infant becomes her responsibility and her obsession as she begins tracking down the mother through Hollywood's dangerous streets. Her investigation leads her deep into a world controlled by drug dealers and violent criminals. Each clue she follows brings new threats to her safety. The case grows more perilous as a ruthless killer prepares to attack again. Cindy must team up with her father, veteran detective Pete Decker, despite their complicated relationship. The father and daughter pair clash over methods and priorities while racing against time. They struggle to set aside their personal conflicts as the danger escalates. The killer remains one step ahead, and Cindy's determination puts her directly in harm's way. This police procedural explores the bond between two stubborn investigators who must trust each other to survive.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: family-conflict, race-against-time, stubborn-investigators
Setting: Hollywood, LAPD
Period: Contemporary
544 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Vision
Content warnings: violence