The sensational New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Death is back with an exhilarating novel of danger, romance, and suspense
Carolina MayâCarly to her friendsânever knew her biological family. Ironic, considering she a successful family historian. Recently hired by the eccentric aunt of New Mexicoâs multi-millionaire governor Quintrell, the future looks bright. Until things start going wrong . . . and Carly begins to learn the true meaning of fear.
Daniel Duran made a career out fighting for other peopleâs beliefsâprinciples theyâd given their lives for. But now he wants some meaning of his own. Yearning for a reason to live, heâs come back to Taos, the town where he grew up.
Soon, the lawyer and the historianâs paths cross. While Carlyâs investigation into the Quintrell family amuses Dan it also chills him, because he knows a dark truth Carly doesnât: in New Mexico, tracing bloodlines is a deadly sport. . . .