Emily dropped the coffee cup she was holding, watching it shatter on the kitchen floor. On television, a woman nervously introduced herself as Danica Hansen—the girl Emily used to be.

When Special Agent Emily Ray is assigned to verify the identity of Kaveri Miller Browne, a missing heiress who’s reappeared after eighteen years, it should be routine. DNA proves identity. Case closed. But then Emily discovers another found woman claiming to be Danica Hansen—a name buried in Emily’s past.

As Emily investigates the retired detective who miraculously found both missing women, a former Browne family servant dies mysteriously in her care facility and a young woman who knew Kaveri vanishes from a desert town. With each death, Emily realizes she’s not just investigating fraud—she’s uncovered a web of corruption that reaches the highest levels of power.

Emily Ray knows exactly what happened to the real Danica Hansen. She knows because she’s been living that girl’s secret every day since she was fifteen. But now someone has plucked a forgotten girl from obscurity and given her Emily's discarded identity, and Emily faces an impossible choice: Expose the conspiracy and risk revealing the secret that could destroy everything she's built. Or stay silent while innocent lives hang in the balance.

The explosive third installment in the addictive Special Agent Emily Ray series delivers shocking twists that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Melinda Leigh.

Readers love the Special Agent Emily Ray series:

‘I absolutely loved this, it pulls you right in and grips you the whole way through! The chapters are short and snappy… at a certain discovery I hit an 'Oh wow' moment, I actually said it out loud and woke my husband up... I'm so excited that this is just the first book of a series and I am already bursting to read more!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An outstanding suspense FBI story where you have no idea just how the story will be and turn from the first chapter until the last page... This rings true to a Michael Connolly type story… I cannot wait for the next book in this series.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! A brilliant story... This story had me hooked right from chapter one and I just couldn't stop reading.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I knew this was a fantastic book within the first chapter. I couldn't put it down as it had me hooked.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is a wow of a read. It is a story brilliantly told and what I imagine to be true to life. It is pacy, emotional and dramatic. There are twists, twists and more twists and I loved it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, what a story!... Emily is a fantastic character… There were several awesome twists in this story, one I kinda expected but another left me completely stunned! A fast paced, awesome read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

’An enthralling read and has several big twists to the narrative. The characters are well developed and the plot feels both realistic and authentic. Emily is a fabulous lead character.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘5 Stars across the board for this mystery / police procedural. If you are looking for a hero you can cheer for, read this book; I found it captivating... An outstanding mystery.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Did not think this author could top the first book in the series, but this one is extraordinary… This stunning thriller left me speechless… Sleep is overrated. So, I did without it because I was so deep into this story that I could not get it out of my head until I finished it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This series is now one of my favorites, and I can't wait to see who or what Emily Ray comes up against next!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I'm so glad to be back with Emily Ray. What a detective to follow. Our complex detective is back and it's as heart pounding as the last… Once again Michele shines a light on what many leave in the shadows. I love her writing and the important themes she covers with absolutely spot on skills.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was very sad to come to the end of this book… The author did a masterful job of blending suspense with character depth… With its unpredictable twists and compelling prose, this book is a must-read for thriller fans. More, please!! I cannot wait to see what will happen next.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐