j. w. hawks

"A successful murder investigation put Cully on the map. His detective skills set him up for a consultation that he doubts will produce results, but he accepts regardless. Susan Drummond is searching for her husband's killer, despite the police's conclusion that his death was a suicide. But what Cully uncovers during his investigation begs even more questions, especially when he realizes that Mr. Drummond was, indeed, murdered. He just has to prove it. The romance between Cully and his team member Sandy takes a tragic, unexpected turn once they begin the investigation. The pair digs deep into the lives of the Drummonds, pulling up secrets and unearthing information that shines the spotlight on various people that came into Mr. Drummond's path, each one proving to be more difficult than the last. That dedication puts him and his wife in the path of danger with disastrous consequences. Discovering a secret about Sandy long after it's too late forces Cully to seek retribution. Hawks' characters are exposed to more upheaval than they bargained for when signing on to help Cully when they realize they're mixed up in the drug trade and cross-border mysteries. Can Cully determine the people behind so much death? Or will his vulnerability put him at risk of never seeking justice?"