Federal Judge Ramsey Hunt, a long time friend of Sherlock and Savich, is shot in the back. The husband and wife team will travel to California to investigate the murder attempt even though they are receiving threatening notes.

Judge Hunt was presiding at a trial with an aggressive prosecutor, Mickey O'Rourke. When the attorney starts acting confused and uncertain, Ramsey has no choice but to declare a mistrial. When the prosecutor disappears, all of the local law enforcement is out to track down what is happening. They don't appreciate the Feds coming in and taking over.

Savich is used to dealing with this kind of resentment and handles the situation appropriately, making use of all his resources as they work to find Mr. O'Rourke and watch over the Judge.

Ms. Coulter's FBI series is fast-paced with almost never ending excitement. This one is no different. Even as we see Sherlock and Savich do their duty, we see their love for each other and their son, Sean. The small insights we get into their family just makes readers appreciate their sacrifice more. Readers will grieve with the families of Mr. O'Rourke and Judge Hunt as we cheer for those seeking to solve the mysteries that surround them. It's always hard to see these books come to an end since the characters seem so real.