Immergiti nelle strade difficili di Los Angeles con la detective Elouise Norton, che indaga su casi di omicidio complessi. Questa avvincente serie di gialli intreccia indagini intricate con le lotte interiori della protagonista. I lettori saranno catturati da narrazioni piene di suspense, dove ogni indizio porta a una verità pericolosa. Una serie imperdibile per gli amanti delle trame complesse e dei personaggi femminili forti e sfaccettati.
Along the border of gentrifying Los Angeles, a teenage girl is found hanged at a construction site. Homicide detective Elouise Lou Norton's partner assumes it's a suicide. Lou isn't buying the easy explanation. For one thing, the site is owned by millionaire Napoleon Crase, the man who may have murdered Lou's sister thirty years ago.
Los Angeles homicide detective Elouise "Lou" Norton arrives at the scene of a tragic house fire, to find the bodies of a mother and two children. Left behind is grieving husband Christopher Chatman. Unless, of course, he's the one who killed them. Or was the fire sparked by a serial arsonist known as The Burning Man? Searching for justice through the ashes of a picture-perfect family, Lou doesn't know if she will catch an arsonist or be burned.
Set against the backdrop of a gripping mystery, Elouise Norton navigates a complex web of secrets and lies. As she delves into a case that intertwines her past with unsettling present events, themes of identity and justice emerge. The narrative promises a blend of suspense and character development, showcasing Hall's talent for creating compelling plots and rich, multifaceted characters. Readers can expect an engaging exploration of personal and societal issues through the lens of a thrilling investigation.
Lou and her partner take on the task of informing a mother that her daughter has died. The girl's death fits a pattern: dancers, artists, honors scholars, gone missing in the same district, the one Lou attended not so long ago, this case is personal, and it's only a matter of time before the killer comes after Lou herself.