Willis Prescott spent twenty-five years wearing a badge for the Sacramento PD. These days, he works alone-just a man, a desk, and a list of cases that mostly pay the bills. Nothing too messy. Nothing too dangerous. Until Lorna McIntyre shows up. Her son, Jamie, was killed six months ago. The cops called it a drunk-driving accident. Case closed. But Lorna's not buying it. She says her son was murdered. And something about the way she says it makes Will believe her. Digging into Jamie's past means poking around where he's not wanted-especially with his old partner, now Lieutenant Mike White, warning him to back off. But Will doesn't just investigate. He gets inside the life of the dead until the truth shows its face-ugly, twisted, and dangerous. Taut, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, this novel delivers classic noir with a modern edge. Gritty prose, sharp dialogue, and a haunting mystery will keep readers turning the pages long into the night. Kathy Dorsey's words have graced newspapers and journals from coast to coast, earning her a reputation for sharp insight, lyrical prose, and unforgettable storytelling. A seasoned journalist, she brings depth and authenticity to every page. This is her third novel.