Bad Blood Fairstein, Linda

Alexandra Cooper, Manhattan's fierce sex crimes prosecutor, is pulled into a case that blurs the line between personal and professional when a young woman is murdered in one of the city's most exclusive museums. As Alex navigates the labyrinth of New York's cultural elite — collectors, curators, and philanthropists with secrets worth killing for — the investigation spirals into questions of provenance, power, and privilege. Linda Fairstein, a former prosecutor herself, brings insider knowledge to every courtroom scene and interrogation. The result is a legal thriller that crackles with authenticity, where the art world's polished veneer hides brutal truths. If you're into fast-paced crime fiction with a smart, unapologetic lead and actual New York grit, this is your book.