Perry Christo is a P.I. with a past. A former cop, he lost his badge and his family when a corruption scandal left him broke and disgraced. When wealthy Upper East Side matron Julia Drusilla summons him one cold February night, he grabs what seems to be a straightforward and lucrative case. The socialite is looking for her beautiful, aimless daughter, Angelina, who is about to become a very wealthy young woman. But as Christo digs deeper, he discovers there's much more to the lovely Angel than meets the eye.

"A Touchstone book." "Twenty thrilling writers. One chilling mystery"--Cover.

Jonathan Santlofer -- Stephen L. Carter -- Marcia Clark -- Heather Graham -- Charlaine Harris -- Sarah Weinman -- Bryan Gruley -- Alafair Burke -- John Connolly -- James Grady -- Ken Bruen -- Lisa Unger -- S.J. Rozan -- Dana Stabenow -- Val McDermid -- Mary Higgins Clark -- C.J. Box -- Max Allan Collins -- Mark Billingham -- Lawrence Block.