From international bestselling author Carolyn Arnold comes a complex police procedural that will have Detective Madison Knight trusting her instincts when everyone else is convinced a serial killer is at work.

Some murders begin with a lie. This one began generations ago.

When a sixty-eight-year-old woman is found dead outside a hospital in a wheelchair with an anti-abortion sign strapped to her back, Detective Madison Knight suspects there’s more to the scene than meets the eye. Her instincts are proven right when what appears to be a natural death is ruled murder. Soon after the victim is identified as Faye Duncan, two more bodies are discovered—Faye’s niece and a homeless man.

While her fellow detectives are convinced there’s an active serial killer, Madison sees a different pattern. The homeless man wasn’t the intended victim but collateral damage. As Madison digs deeper and traces the connection between Faye and her niece, she uncovers a decades-old family secret that may be a motive for murder.

If Madison's right, someone has spent decades protecting that secret—and they'll do whatever it takes to keep it buried.

Perfect for fans of relentless detectives, realistic police procedurals, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Readers who enjoy Angela Marsons, D. K. Hood, and M. A. Comley will love this complex crime thriller.

What readers are saying about Carolyn Arnold:

“Not only will this book have your detective skills on alert, but it will have you rooting for Maddy.” — Bookaholic and More Blog

“This book was amazing from the start. I couldn’t put it down.” — D&T’s Love of Books