A Legacy of Silence Series
Complicit (Book 1)
READER PRAISE
"A haunting deep dive into the demons all women must face. A brilliant masterpiece."-Rea Frey, author of Until I Find You "Complicit is a rare powerhouse of a literary thriller with a profound moral compass."- Joe Clifford, author of The Shadow People and the Jay Porter Thriller Series "In Complicit, Amy Rivers has woven threads of a local conspiracy, betrayal, and family secrets into a captivating thriller that you can't put down. Gripping!"- Margaret Mizushima, author of the award-winning Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, including Hanging Falls "The kickoff to the Legacy of Silence series combines suspense, deep relationships, and a compelling protagonist."- Booklife Reviews "Two sisters grown apart over the years, haunted by secrets they don't want to share, are drawn together when young girls from their hometown start disappearing, and dying. Complicit is an excellent romantic mystery that reveals one small town's ugly side." - Pat Stoltey, author of Wishing Caswell Dead "An engaging tale with a disturbing subject, fraught relationships, and a touch of romance." - Kirkus Reviews ABOUT THE BOOK A tangled web of deception and duplicity where predators are shielded by respectability and no one is safe Kate Medina had been working as a forensic psychologist and loving every minute until a violent attack left her shaken to the core. Retreating to her hometown where it's safe, she accepts a job where the prospect of violence is slim to none. As a high school psychologist, Kate tends to the emotional needs of the students. It's not the career she envisioned for herself. Five years later, a student disappears, leaving the school in crisis and Kate at the helm of another traumatic event. Roman Aguilar, the lead detective, reaches out to Kate for assistance. Kate's position at the school and her training make her an ideal ally, but her complicated relationship with Roman puts them at odds. When the girl's body is found, changing the focus of the investigation to homicide, Kate finds herself in the middle of a situation she never anticipated. What started as her desire to help puts Kate directly in the crosshairs of an enemy who remains largely in shadows. As her past and present collide, Kate is dragged into the middle of a dangerous game where only one thing is clear-no one can be trusted. |