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When two young, single women in New York City are murdered exactly one year apart, both victims having posted profiles on the online dating service FirstDate.com, Detective Ellie Hatcher is called in for a special assignment. Hatcher’s own profile matches the victims’, making her a prime suspect.
Hatcher discovers that FirstDate.com’s promise of anonymity and safety is a façade that protects the killer’s identity more than the safety of its users. As she navigates anonymous identities and false leads, the race to catch the murderer intensifies, with Hatcher herself at escalating risk of becoming the next target.
The novel blends crime‑sleuthing with contemporary concerns about online dating, anonymity, and digital trust, putting a female detective in the center of a high‑stakes thriller set in New York’s bustling streets.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Alafair Burke
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