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After a quiet period, Kate Martinelli’s calm routine is shattered by a bizarre murder scene in San Francisco. A well‑muscled body, handcuffed and strangled, lies half‑hidden, a stun‑gun burn visible, and a candy bar in its pocket. Kate and her partner Al Hawkin face a second body with similar signs, hinting at a serial pattern. As the investigation deepens, Kate must reconcile her personal relationships—including her long‑time partner Lee and friend Roz Hall—with the sinister reality of the killings. The case expands beyond the city, revealing a complex, predatory network that challenges her faith in justice and her role as a policewoman.
First publish date: November 28, 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Laurie R. King
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