Deputy Harper Jennings's skills are put to the test when a series of unexpected events shock the small town of Cherokee Ridge, Missouri. A suicide, hit and run, and one unusual murder have the brilliant officer searching for answers. To make matters worse, her beloved mentor and friend, Clarise Beaumont Morgan, is at the top of the list of suspects. Harper doesn't want to believe Clarise is a cold-blooded killer, but the evidence can't be ignored. The situation is further complicated by Harper's growing feelings for Logan Blaine, a former soldier and her boss's best friend. Their first encounter sparked flames of desire, and the two soon find themselves embroiled in a passionate romance. Is Logan the one man who will hold her heart forever? Or will Harper be a killer's next victim? It's a race against the clock as Harper and Logan try to connect three seemingly unrelated crimes. Did Tony Mason really commit suicide? Is a hit and run accident actually cold-blooded murder? What monster created the unique poison used to kill David Kellerman? Harper and Logan must find the answers--before it's too late.