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A morning jog sends Amelia running for her life.

Veterinarian Amelia Chapman loved the life she made in Austin. She had a stable career, a new car, her own home, and wonderful, supportive friends. Until a case of “wrong time, wrong place” lands her in the witness protection program.

The Nuevo León Cartel is responsible for the majority of kidnappings and executions in the Texas border town of Laredo. When they assassinate a Texas Senator in the state capital of Austin, they’re quickly apprehended and convicted with the help of sole witness, Amelia Chapman.

Three years later, Amelia has a new identity, new job, and a new life when the death of a co-worker brings Nuevo León back into her world. With the help of a U.S. Marshal, a billionaire philanthropist, and a pale woman with a shady background, Amelia must face one of Mexico’s top assassins.