Investigating a murder in a family too much like his own, El Paso Homicide Detective Devon Gray walks a tightrope between protecting his kin and upholding the law. When his ex-con brother is implicated in the case, Devon strives to keep silent about his brother’s complicity while seeking the truth. Award-winning author Elizabeth Fackler deftly portrays the two families opposed across the field of one detective’s love and honor.
“Incisive dialogue and neat plotting distinguish this bittersweet thriller.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fackler’s elegant prose is a pleasure to read.” —Booklist
“A fine writer.” —The New York Times
