In THE BLUE HOUR she was retired cop Tim Hess`s partner in a serial killer investigation. In this book, homicide detective Merci Rayborn makes a solo attempt at uncovering the truth behind the murders of two prostitutes that took place 30 years apart. While juggling both cases and the possible political and police conspiracies surrounding one or both of them, Merci learns that her boyfriend, Sergeant Mike McNally, was a close friend of the most recent victim and is now a primary suspect. Caught between her professional duty and her devotion to Mike, Merci will be forced to put her lover behind bars if she fails to track down another suspect.