Books like City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
Casey Duncan, a homicide detective with a hidden past—she killed a mobster’s grandson in college and has evaded capture—blindsides her best friend Diana, who is escaping an abusive husband. Together, they seek refuge in Rockton, a remote Canadian town that offers sanctuary to those on the run, complete with strict isolation: no cell phones, no Internet, and only council‑approved entry. In Rockton, Casey’s investigative skills are requested after the town’s first true murder, but she soon learns that the town’s own mysteries may threaten her and Diana more than their former lives. Set against a backdrop of danger and secrecy, the novel explores crime, domestic abuse, and the quest for a new identity in a self‑contained community.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Kelley Armstrong
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