The police have arrested James Vanderlin's murderer.
Or have they?
Eight years after walking away from her career as an elite intelligence operative, Katherine Carson has built a new life as a private detective in Baltimore. When her best friend begs her to prove Misty Vanderlin's innocence, Katherine can't refuse. Still haunted by her own loss, she won't let another widow become a victim of someone else's lies.
In Baltimore's fine art world, million-dollar paintings hide deadly secrets. Someone orchestrated the perfect frame job, and they wanted Misty to take the fall.
As Katherine and her team dig deeper, they discover old rivalries, secret affairs, and corporate espionage. With the FBI breathing down their necks and her client's life in the balance, Katherine navigates a tangle of jealousy, greed, and murder. But her investigation has made her a target, and someone will kill to keep their secrets buried.
In a case where everyone has something to hide, the truth may be the most dangerous weapon of all.
Amethyst Drake is a passionate storyteller. She excels at crafting delightful characters and enjoys developing com-plex relationships among them. Mystery has always been her favorite genre to read, making it a natural choice for her writing. She aims to blend her personal experience with mental health and the moral complexities of intricate interpersonal relationships into engaging novels. Her first novel, The Scheme, has been awarded the prestigious indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, recognizing outstanding quality and impact on readers worldwide. This honor places it among a select group of reader-recommended, independently published books at the Book Readers Appreciation Group (BRAG).Amethyst loves reading all kinds of mysteries, suspense, and thrillers and enjoys watching classic detective and espionage dramas like "Murder, She Wrote," "Perry Mason," and "Mission: Impossible." She also loves hearing from readers! Connect by signing up for her newsletter at amethystdrake.com or email amethyst@agswordsmiths.com.
