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Kate Gray is a  dedicated and sharp-witted detective with a keen sense of intuition and a strong moral compass.  Kate's personal life is a complicated tapestry of unresolved emotions and fractured relationships. She  is known for her methodical approach and attention to detail. However, this dedication sometimes leads her to neglect her personal life, creating a rift between her and Reid, her husband.

Marcus Luciano is a charismatic and dangerous figure with a past as tangled as the cases Kate investigates. He owns a chain of high-end bars and clubs around the city, which serve as fronts for his more questionable business dealings—money laundering, underground gambling, and, possibly, murder. He has a magnetic presence, exuding confidence and charm that masks the ruthlessness beneath.

Marcus became a suspect after the murder of a prominent businessman, a case Kate was assigned to. Though she initially approached him as part of the investigation, their interactions grew more complicated. There’s a spark between them—something neither fully acknowledges but both feel.

Table of The Puzzler

Table of contents

Volume 1