When Courtney Glass arrives to meet ex-boyfriend John Alvin at a deserted bike trail for a showdown, she does not expect for a mask man with a gun to jump into her car. Thinking it's a robbery, Courtney's amazement turns to shock when the gunman grabs her hand and slaps a pistol in it forcing her fingers to pull the trigger. John is dead and only quick thinking allows her to escape.

No one believes her slightly altered tale because who would believe the truth. The facts point against her and she becomes the number one suspect. Detective Will Hodges' gut says she's innocent of murder, but her story does not ring true. All the evidence uncovered points to Courtney. Will's superiors are breathing down his neck for an arrest. He cannot let his feelings for Courtney interfere with the facts.

With few on her side, Courtney believes she must solve the case herself. A complicated plot emerges as she finds more victims that tie into the murder. When more attempts on her life occur without witnesses, the police refuse to refocus on other suspects. Courtney's options are limited and running away might be the only way she can save her life.

In this sequel to THREAD OF FEAR, Ms. Griffin once again proves she is a terrific writer! Her romantic suspense produces heart-stopping thrills and just when you relax, she notches up and takes off at a breakneck pace. The tightly constructed plot keeps readers guessing until the end. Ms. Griffin has written another book for the keeper shelf.