by Robert Crais
Part of Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, book 13
First published 2010
Frank Meyer and his family lie dead in their home, gunned down by unknown assassins. The police suspect Meyer lived a double life and start digging into his secrets. Joe Pike refuses to accept their assumptions about his friend. He launches his own investigation to restore Meyer's reputation and track down the murderers. Pike follows what seems like a straightforward trail of evidence. The case quickly turns complicated as old resentments surface and betrayals multiply. Blood debts demand payment. Pike and his partner Elvis Cole discover they face a crime more horrific than either detective has encountered before. The deeper Pike digs, the more dangerous the situation becomes. He must navigate a web of vengeance and deception to find justice for Meyer's family.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
308 pages · Hardcover · G. P. Putnam's Sons
Content warnings: violence