Laura Lippman's third Tess Monaghan mystery finds Baltimore's scrappiest PI taking on a dangerous case in the troubled neighbourhood of Butchers Hill. When a reformed drug dealer hires her to track down five witnesses from his past, Tess discovers that righting old wrongs can stir up deadly new trouble. Lippman weaves gritty urban atmosphere with sharp dialogue and a protagonist you'll want to follow anywhere. Perfect for fans of Sara Paretsky and anyone who loves their crime fiction smart, layered, and impossible to put down.
