Behind the gentle facade of a veterinarian lies a shadow. Jim Briggs, a man with a chilling secret, has been a silent guardian to the city's most vulnerable. But when a renowned author falls victim to a brutal murder, Briggs finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Detective Shondra Smith, a relentless force, closes in on him, her suspect list growing with each passing hour. As the clock ticks, Briggs races against time to clear his name, navigating a labyrinth of deceit and danger. The truth is a lurking predator, growing bolder with each passing moment.
Bruce Lewis is a former newspaper crime reporter and author of six novels, four of which are part of the Angel of Mercy Series.