Overview

After her daughter dies from a miscarriage in Texas, Patricia, her grief stricken mother, seeks revenge against those she holds responsible. After killing the doctor who refused her daughter necessary medical treatment, Patricia targets the attorney who'd advised the doctor, while bonding with the attorney's neglected children. Unknown to Patricia, however, the doctor's widow has hired Lizzie, a private investigator with a dark past, to hunt down her husband's murderer. But when a young woman with a heart condition is kidnapped to prevent her from ending a life-threatening pregnancy, both Patricia and Lizzie may have to put aside their quests to prevent another tragedy.

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Kirkus Reviews: ""The novel brings together a memorable cast of characters to highlight the potentially deadly consequences of ""pro-life"" activism as the narrative alternates between the points of view of Patricia, Lizzie, John, Isabella, Brenda, and others. Each character sees only part of the picture, resulting in multiple vectors of suspense that keep the reader hooked. Additionally, seeing each character's actions through their own individual lenses provides a more nuanced consideration of the social and moral issues that drive their decisions and actions. Manning presents complicated heroes with dark sides and villains who, while they are less multi-dimensional, also have redeeming qualities. The portrayals of Lizzie and Murphy suggest they might be poised for further adventures. Compelling characters stop at nothing to achieve their ends in this very contemporary thriller.""

Author Information

S. Lee Manning is a writer living in Vermont. Her Kolya Petrov thrillers - Trojan Horse, Nerve Attack, and Bloody Soil - have been finalists for Silver Falchions, and Bloody Soil won best genre novel of 2023 from Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). The fourth Kolya Petrov thriller, Imminent Risk, launched in 2026. Deadly Choice, a stand alone domestic thriller was an Eric Hoffer finalist, a Top Pick from Killer Nashville, and Gold Medal winner for best genre novel of 2025 from IPNE. Before turning to writing full time, she was an attorney whose legal career spanned from the firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore to the New Jersey Division of Law to solo practice. Manning lives with her writer husband, J.B. Manning, and their two cats, Xiao and Dmitri.

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