She Emerged (Paperback)

Paperback. Washington, D.C. has its killer. The case is closed. Everyone agrees. Everyone except Amber Jones.A decorated detective brought low by injury, addiction, and a partner whose loyalty she can no longer trust, Amber has every reason to stay out of it. Then a Senator's grandson is murdered, a teacher is charged with a crime he didn't commit, and defense attorney Claire Wolff comes looking for the one person who never stopped asking questions.What they find beneath the surface of the city - connecting judges and politicians, Russian mobsters, activists and attorneys, old friendships and older betrayals - is something neither woman was prepared for. Because the police aren't just wrong about the suspect. They're wrong about everything.The killer is a woman. She has been there from the beginning. And she is running out of reasons to stop.Written by recovering trial attorney Alex Ruby, She Emerged is a gripping psychological thriller driven by female rage, institutional betrayal, and the dangerous truth hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of dark political conspiracies, women sleuths, and investigator-driven suspense. A disgraced detective and a defense attorney uncover a conspiracy that goes to the heart of the city's power. The police are wrong. The killer is a woman. And she's just getting started. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …