Songbird: A Novel (A DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation Book 9)

Detective Sergeant Chris Waters receives an urgent call at 5:29 on a July morning, summoning him to the scene of a puzzling murder near the edge of Kings Lake. After months of waiting for his opportunity, Waters finds himself alone at the scene and suddenly in charge of the investigation. When the Kings Lake Major Investigation Team begins their work, they discover that the young victim's life was far more complex than it first appeared. Known to some as charming and vibrant, and to others as manipulative and dangerous, she harbored secrets that the detectives must uncover. As the investigation unfolds, the team revisits familiar locations and speaks with familiar faces, while old enemies resurface. The case forces significant consequences for the team. DS Waters must make a career-changing decision, and another member of the CID team faces an unexpected challenge. Throughout, the investigation reveals that in a town where everyone knows everyone, finding the truth may be the most dangerous task of all.