Elvis Cole thought he had seen it all, but nothing could prepare him for the turmoil that follows tragedy in the City of Angels. When a close friend is brutally murdered, grief pushes Cole into a maelstrom of investigation, where every uncovered secret threatens to unravel the very fabric of his own life. With echoes of betrayal and a haunting past surfacing, he races against time to seek justice—not just for his friend, but for the inner demons that refuse to stay buried. Joe Pike, his enigmatic partner, stands steadfast by Cole’s side. A man of few words but formidable strength, Pike's loyalty becomes both a shield and a burden as they plunge deeper into L.A.'s dark underbelly. The city, with its glitz and grime, serves as a backdrop to their relentless pursuit of the truth, revealing not only the shadows that haunt its streets but also the complexities of friendship and loyalty in the face of overwhelming odds. Amidst the pulse of the city, moral boundaries blur as they confront a web of deceit spun by those who hide behind facades of power and privilege. Each revelation carries them further down a path where trust is a luxury they can no longer afford, forcing them to question everything they thought they knew. As the stakes rise, so does the urgency. With each striking twist, the investigation pulls Elvis and Joe into a lethal game where their instincts are the only line between life and death. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, redemption, and the thin line between good and evil, challenging both men to confront their own pasts while they strive to deliver justice in a world riddled with ambiguity. In the end, they must ask themselves—how far are they willing to go to protect those they love, even if it means facing the darkest corners of their own souls?
Number of pages:
464