by Renee Pawlish (Author)

One phone call begins the most unexpected case I've ever faced.

"Reed, dear, it's your mother."

Accused of stealing her friend's valuable ring at a party, the situation escalates when she suddenly becomes a murder suspect as well. To complicate matters, Mom fancies herself a sleuth and insists on accompanying me during the investigation. Did detectives Sam Spade or Philip Marlow endure chasing down clues with their mothers?

As the suspect list grows, one thing remains clear--a murderer is still on the loose. Can I unearth the truth before the killer strikes again?