Part of Krewe of Hunters, book 9
First published 2013
FBI agent Sloan McCleary arrives in Lily, Arizona to investigate a series of brutal murders that mirror killings from the town's violent past. The desert community sits near old mining claims where bloodshed once ran deep. Local sheriff Jane Everett becomes McCleary's partner as bodies pile up and residents whisper about vengeful spirits. McCleary must separate supernatural folklore from human evil while tracking a killer who seems to know the town's darkest secrets. As the investigation deepens, McCleary discovers connections between present victims and historical crimes. The agent faces a murderer who uses Lily's ghostly reputation as cover for very real violence.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Lily, Arizona
Period: present-day
392 pages · Mass Market Paperback · MIRA
Content warnings: murder, violence