Twenty years after an unspeakable childhood trauma, Detective August Miller suspects that her sister's killer may have re-emerged. If only things were that simple. On a cold morning four days before Christmas, the body of a young woman is found at Lake Needwood in Montgomery County, Maryland. As August investigates, conflicting facts suggest a range of suspects. Fearing the worst, August dives into a mystery that will force her to face a terrible truth that will bring her past to her present.

Six year-old Benjamin Reeves' parents were shockingly murdered. Detective Jacob Hayden soon discovers that someone is stalking Benjamin, but why? Using his gut instincts, experience, and knack for figuring out hard situations, Detective Hayden will do anything and everything in his power to protect Benjamin and solve his parent's murders. What Jacob doesn't know is that Benjamin has secrets of his own, which hold the key to solving this crime. These secrets not only killed his parents, but just may kill Benjamin and Detective Hayden too!

The new Detective August Miller series includes three suspenseful short stories with gripping twists and unexpected outcomes.The Elephant Bowl, Detective August Miller finds herself in a heart stopping moment from an investigation that was closed over a decade ago.The Endearment Diary, A hidden diary helps Detective Miller unravel the mystery of a missing teenager who disappeared years earlier.Between the Trees, A psychopath with a taste for young women tries his best to taunt Detective Miller.

Alex Cross isn't the only detective in D.C. Detective Jacob Hayden must contend with a rogue sniper and a corrupt judge in order to find the truth...