A Beautiful Corpse

An investigative reporter's life is on the line as she closes in on a killer in "a smart, compelling read that I wish I'd written myself" (Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times–bestselling author).

A woman is killed in the heart of Savannah's downtown district. Only twenty-four years old, Naomi Scott's life ended in the dead of night at the hands of an unseen gunman. There are no witnesses to the crime. The police have three suspects: Scott's boyfriend, who has a criminal past he claims he's put behind him; her boss, who stalked another young bartender two years ago; and the district attorney's son, who Naomi dated until their relationship ended in acrimony. All three men claim to love her. Could one of them be her killer?

With the whole city demanding answers, crime reporter Harper McClain unravels a tangled story of obsession and jealousy. But the pressures on her go beyond the murder. The newspaper is facing more layoffs. Her boss fears both their jobs are on the line. And Harper begins to realize that someone is watching her every move. Someone familiar and very dangerous.

"Gripping . . . carefully built suspense . . . an appealing character readers will want to see more of." —Publishers Weekly

"This first-rate adventure for Daugherty's heroine is fast-paced, intriguing, and romantic. A message from her stalker intimates her next adventure will be just as exciting." —Kirkus

"Increasingly captivating." —Booklist