The Heat of Lies (Julian Palmer Thrillers Book 2)

Lieutenant Julian Palmer is a young police detective in Troy, New York, who has quickly advanced through the ranks by solving high-profile murder cases. When she encounters a baffling case involving the murder of a respected husband and father, she finds herself without suspects, under pressure from the victim's family and the press. Palmer's unlikely solution arrives in the form of Winston "The Bear" Edwards, her former mentor and the first man she arrested for murder. Once a renowned police chief, Edwards has escaped a life sentence but emerged broken, with no family or prospects. He offers Palmer his detective skills in exchange for a chance at redemption and purpose. Despite her mistrust and fear of Edwards, Palmer recognizes his investigative talent and cautiously allows him to assist with the case. As they work together, Palmer becomes drawn into the investigation and into the mind of the victim's young daughter. This connection forces Palmer to revisit the unsolved decade-old murder of her own father. The novel follows Palmer and Edwards as they navigate this complex case while confronting their shared past.