by Kay Hooper
Part of Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, book 17
First published 2017
Hollis Templeton arrives in Clarity, North Carolina with her Special Crimes Unit team to investigate what Sheriff Mal Gordon believes are random accidents. The small mountain town has lost several residents to deadly incidents that seem like coincidences. Each victim received the same cryptic message twenty four hours before dying: "Wait for dark." Hollis works alongside her partner Reese DeMarco, a telepath, to uncover the truth behind these deaths. The team discovers they face a deliberate killer, not accidents. The investigation takes a personal turn when the murderer targets one of the SCU members. Hollis, known for surviving dangerous situations, must confront this threat directly. Even with DeMarco's telepathic abilities and their strong partnership, protecting her becomes impossible. The case forces the experienced team to face an evil that challenges everything they know about their work.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, partnership
Setting: Clarity, North Carolina
Period: 21st-century
327 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: violence