by Matt Coyle
Part of Rick Cahill, book 5
First published 2018
Radio host Naomi Hendrix draws listeners with her alluring voice across Southern California's airwaves. Someone else is listening too. A stalker tracks her movements, lurking in darkness, planning to capture her and act out violent fantasies. Her radio station hires private investigator Rick Cahill to guard Naomi and identify the threat. Rick discovers Naomi conceals details from her past that might reveal the stalker's identity. Before he can force the truth from her, Rick gets pulled into a missing person case. The abduction may stem from his own actions. The lead detective suspects Rick's motives and demands he back off. Rick pursues both cases while fighting police interference. His investigation awakens enemies from years past. An old adversary emerges, forcing Rick into a desperate search for answers. Rick must decide whether revenge justifies risking everything he values.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge
Setting: Southern California
352 pages · Paperback · Oceanview Publishing
Content warnings: violence