First published 2017
Betty Rhyzyk carries Brooklyn police instincts in her blood, but Dallas proves different territory. The detective finds herself navigating Mexican drug cartels, cult leaders, deadbeat criminals, and society wives who fight over sunbaked Texas ground. Her first major investigation collapses unexpectedly, shaking her confidence. Betty faces resistance from uncooperative subordinates who question her authority. A stalker tracks her movements while a powerful criminal organization threatens her safety. Her girlfriend offers little support during the mounting pressure. The detective who seemed unbreakable discovers her limits as Dallas tests every skill she learned in New York. Betty must prove herself in a city where her Big Apple experience means nothing and enemies multiply faster than allies.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, underdog
Setting: Brooklyn, Dallas, Mexico
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Kindle Edition · Mulholland Books
Content warnings: violence