by Sue Grafton
Part of Kinsey Millhone, book 22
First published 2011
Private detective Kinsey Millhone receives an unusual birthday present: someone breaks her nose and gives her two black eyes. The assault pulls her into a web of crime that stretches from petty theft to organized violence. A woman with secrets has plunged from a bridge, leaving behind questions about whether she jumped or fell. A gambling addict drowns in debt while believing he can outsmart his creditors. A professional theft operation funnels millions in stolen merchandise to mob bosses. At the center sits an elegant businessman whose legitimate facade conceals illegal dealings. A corrupt police officer uses his position to avoid scrutiny. A widower searches desperately for answers about his lover's death, though the truth may hurt more than his grief. A wealthy husband strays from his marriage while his wife remains unaware that her life is about to shatter. Kinsey must navigate between victims and criminals, sorting truth from deception as violence escalates around her.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
437 pages · Hardcover · Putnam Adult