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When Sheriff Joanna Brady's latest crisis—a high‑speed motor vehicle collision involving her mother and stepfather’s RV—comes to light, she confronts the dual pressures of her campaign, impending motherhood, and her eldest child’s departure to college.
The incident appears too tragic to be merely a fluke, prompting Brady to contact Ali Reynolds, a former journalist now hunting for clues. Together, they dig into the circumstances of the crash, uncovering hidden motives and a web of secrets that threatens to upend the small town’s quiet façade.
As Brady navigates her roles—law‑enforcer, mother, and public servant—she must untangle a complex puzzle that tests her resolve and her relationships, ultimately leading her to a deeper understanding of justice and family.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: J. A. Jance
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