The people of Stillwater, Mississippi, are asking questions about murder. Again. Twenty years ago Madeline Barker’s father disappeared. Despite what everyone else thinks, Madeline’s convinced her stepfamily had nothing to do with it. But the recent discovery of his car finally proves he didn’t just drive away. Worse, the police find something in the trunk that says there’s more to this case than murder.With no other recourse, Madeline decides to hire a private investigator – even if the cops don’t like it. Even if her family doesn’t like it. But when P. I. Hunter Solozano begins to uncover some shocking evidence, someone in Stillwater is determined to put a stop to Madeline’s search for the truth. And that means putting a stop to her. Permanently.