A Steep Price (Tracy Crosswhite Book 6)

Seattle homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite is called to consult on a missing-persons case that quickly becomes a murder investigation when a body is discovered in an abandoned well. The victim, estranged from her family, had refused an arranged marriage and intended to pursue graduate school before her death. Tracy faces multiple pressures as she works to solve the case. She is keeping a significant secret: she is pregnant. Her concern intensifies when a new detective arrives, seemingly to replace her. Simultaneously, her colleague Vic Fazzio's investigation into the murder of a local community activist takes a violent turn, resulting in the death of a key witness and putting his career in jeopardy. As Tracy and Vic pursue their investigations, additional secrets surface that threaten more than just their professional standing.