First published 2009
Moses Reed works homicide for the LAPD. His half-brother Aaron Fox runs a private investigation business. They share a mother but little else. Their fathers were police partners and friends, yet family tensions keep the brothers apart. When honor student Caitlin Frostig vanishes, the case forces Moses and Aaron to work together. The investigation pulls them into Los Angeles's wealthy circles, where millionaire power brokers hide behind public facades. Trophy wives harbor secrets. Celebrity clients demand discretion. The brothers navigate this world of money and influence, following leads that expose the corruption beneath the glamour. Each clue brings them closer to Caitlin but deeper into danger. Moses relies on police procedure and street instincts. Aaron uses charm and connections. Their different approaches create friction, but their shared determination drives them forward. The case becomes personal as they uncover how far the powerful will go to protect their interests. In a city built on dreams and deception, Moses and Aaron must overcome their past to save Caitlin from becoming another casualty of Los Angeles's dark side.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: LAPD, Los Angeles
368 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books