A girl is murdered. A conspiracy unfolds. And ten strangers find themselves unwitting participants in a grand scheme by a shadowy group known only as "the quad."
State attorney Autumn Hoyt has built her life around two things: her precocious six-year-old daughter Arabella and her unwavering pursuit of justice. But when her star witness in a high-profile murder case starts acting erratically and then vanishes without a trace, Autumn finds herself pulled into a dangerous web of corruption that stretches from the Governor's Mansion to the darkest corners of Baton Rouge's criminal underworld.
Meanwhile, her blossoming romance with Arabella's charming first-grade teacher, Fallon Parrish, offers a glimpse of happiness she hasn't allowed herself since losing her husband six years ago. But as Autumn digs deeper into her witness's disappearance, she uncovers a shocking connection between her husband's death and the current case that threatens everything-and everyone-she holds dear.
With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, Autumn must decide how far she'll go to expose the truth. Will seeking justice cost her the chance at love? And more importantly, will it put her family in the crosshairs of a shadowy organization known only as "the quad"?
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Louisiana's capital city, this gripping legal thriller weaves together murder, romance, and family bonds into a story that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer series and Lisa Gardner's Detective D.D. Warren series.
Fallon and Autumn's story is Book Three of Five in The Strangers Saga: Baton Rouge.