First published 1991
When wealthy widow Elizabeth Roffe's husband dies under mysterious circumstances, she becomes the prime suspect in a twisted murder investigation. As the police close in, Elizabeth must outwit them and uncover the truth before she's caught in a deadly trap of her own making. In this gripping cat-and-mouse thriller, no one is who they seem, and the line between victim and perpetrator blurs in a shocking climax that will leave you breathless.
Genres: 20th-century, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New York (State), New York, New York (N.Y.)
Paperback · Berkley