Afton Tangler once worked for the police department, but now helps families after the murder of a loved one. Afton takes this position so she can reach her goal of becoming a police officer. Afton and her partner, Max, begin investigating one of their strangest cases yet, involving millionaire Leland Odin. The helicopter carrying a transplant heart meant for Leland crashes, and he can no longer have a transplant. Afton and Max need to figure out if the crash was deliberate, or just an accident.

Speaking with Leland's family and business partner, Afton cannot make sense of this helicopter crash. As a last resort, she has to see Leland himself. But when she and Max arrive at his hospital room, they find that his throat has been slit. Now they know something more sinister is going on, and related Leland's business. Will Afton discover the motives behind these horrible crimes, before she's in danger, too?

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