Part of Women's Murder Club, book 16.5
First published 2017
A millionairess meets her lover in a hotel room for a secret rendezvous. Their affair takes a deadly turn when a gunman bursts in and shoots them both. The lover dies instantly, but the wealthy woman clings to life despite her wounds. She arrives at the morgue barely breathing, creating a puzzle for investigators. The Women's Murder Club takes on the case, but this shooting presents unusual challenges. Was this a crime of passion or something more calculated? The surviving victim holds the key to identifying the shooter, but her condition makes getting answers difficult. The club must piece together the evidence while racing against time. The case tests their skills as they navigate the complexities of adultery, wealth, and attempted murder in what may be their most complicated investigation yet.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, race-against-time
144 pages · Paperback · BookShots
Content warnings: murder, violence