Jo Beckett's work as a forensic psychiatrist for the police department means that she faces blood-chilling criminals and equally horrific crimes. But in her latest case, she's in the deadly world of politics, trying to put together the path that Tasia McFarland, ex-wife of the U.S. president, took to her death.

A faltering country singer, Tasia was attracting attention from a song she wrote and on her comeback tour, she entered a stadium on a zip line, firing a prop gun into the air. But when she's shot and killed before she hits the ground, suddenly the interest in Tasia is higher than it has ever been. Jo needs to find out -- and quickly -- whether Tasia killed herself or whether there was a more sinister political issue behind her death.

Before Jo solves the mystery, she'll be shot at and watch many people die. But will she lose one of the people she loves most?

Meg Gardiner doesn't disappoint. Characters with depth, plot with captivating twists and plenty of action will keep you reading. Another excellent read!