Twisted Reckonings - Philip DeLizio

Retired detective Paul Phillips wants nothing more than a quiet life in the Caribbean, away from the dark mysteries of his past. But when wealthy businessman Ray Thompson is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Paul reluctantly agrees to assist ambitious rookie detective Zoe Walker with the high-profile case. As Paul and Zoe delve into Ray's history, they discover the victim has just as many secrets as enemies. Their investigations stir up tangled threads connecting Ray's demise to unsolved crimes from Paul's previous cases. Meanwhile, Zoe pushes boundaries in her drive to close her first major investigation, testing Paul's patience and expertise. Clues led them to several potential suspects, each with motives and secrets of their own. However, as Paul and Zoe work to untangle the web of lies and deceit surrounding Ray, someone is determined to cover their tracks. Just when they crack the case wide open, a shocking discovery reveals the killer has been one step ahead all along. With lives now at stake, can Paul and Zoe overcome the tensions between them to solve the mystery before another dies? To prevail, they must venture into the depths of Paul's own haunted past and uncover the twisted truths at the core of this troubled present.