Returning to the NYPD was supposed to be a fresh start. But when Detective Joy O’Farrell receives a desperate message from Liam Beckett at Rikers Prison, everything changes. Liam’s sister, Fiona, has vanished into the shadows of New York’s criminal underworld. Trapped between a ruthless enforcer and the city’s most feared crime boss, Fiona has a third target on her back after the mysterious death of her roommate: the NYPD. Now, Joy must toe the thinning line between duty and personal promise. But it isn’t just the balancing act that worries her. All is not well within the precinct. As Joy uncovers the mystery surrounding Fiona, a killer gains inexplicable ground—made possible only by an insider leaking secrets. Every truth comes with a cost. Now, Joy must decide who’s worth trusting—and who wants her dead. ©2025 Stephen Gay (P) 2025 Stephen Gay