She has a sailboat docked on San Juan Island, a maritime attorney for a lover, and flourishing career as a private eye. Life is as good as it gets for Scotia MacKinnon. But there's that destiny thing. This time her name's Elyse Montenegro, a paranoid beauty claiming to be stalked.
Intrigue unfolds as a male escort blackmails a high-ranking security official, setting off a series of deadly events in London. Amidst a backdrop of political machinations, including a woman's revenge and international interventions, MI5 Surveillance Officer Kate St. Claire navigates a web of deception and danger. The narrative spans from the opulent streets of Mayfair to the chaotic alleys of Morocco, promising a gripping thriller filled with unexpected twists and rich descriptions that will keep readers engaged late into the night.
Set against the backdrop of a tranquil island retreat, Scotia MacKinnon finds her vacation at the Hotel dei Fiori disrupted by a series of accidents and mysterious deaths. As she navigates the unraveling relationships among the hotel owners and a poker-playing neighbor, Scotia discovers a sinister plot involving a South American assassin. The idyllic setting quickly turns into a life-and-death struggle, forcing her to confront unexpected dangers and hidden agendas.
Scotia MacKinnon, a private investigator, dives into a cold-case murder involving Hazel Gundersen, who was wrongfully convicted of killing her husband, despite a lack of evidence. As Scotia investigates the 30-year-old case, she faces challenges from Lochlan McCready, a CIA operative running for County Council who seeks to exploit the conviction for his campaign. Juggling her investigation with personal family issues, Scotia also confronts the mysterious disappearance of Captain Harrison Petrovsky and his first mate, adding layers of intrigue to her quest for justice.