Her personal life is in shambles, but no cop does it better than Fey Croaker - as she fights for respect in the L.A.P.D. . . . and for justice in a city on the edge. All of Los Angeles is thrust into chaos when a popular NBA athlete is charged with a series of gruesome murders. The evidence against the defendant appears overwhelming, but old evils die hard. For L.A.P.D. homicide detective Fey Croaker and her appealing crew, the race for the truth will tax each of them to the limit. Under the scorching light of media attention, Fey's own demons are brought into sharp focus with the life of her wayward brother literally hanging in the balance. It's a race to get to the truths hidden beneath layers of lies, secrets, and deadly perversions - and Fey must win while there is still an L.A. left to protect and serve. "Paul Bishop has a flair for creating police who are very good and very bad and very human." - Los Angeles Times Book Review "A tough, taut, terrific tale! " - Dominick Dunne "A first-class writer. " - The New York Times