The Fatal Confidant

Deputy district attorney Carson Tanner, known as the Avenger, has spent fifteen years pursuing justice following the murder of his family. His investigation into Birmingham crime boss Otis Fleming could make his career—if he can turn Fleming's closest confidant. Annette Baxter is a fixer who handles the illegal activities of the city's powerful people. She is willing to betray Fleming to protect herself, but Carson may not be prepared for the secrets she knows. Annette claims Carson's violent past contains truths he has never discovered, and a series of recent murders suggests someone is eliminating witnesses. Carson must decide whether to trust Annette to uncover the truth, while Annette must determine if she can trust him to stay alive. This edition was previously published as Faceless and includes editorial revisions.