A New York tycoon who made his fortune in real estate met his death on a sidewalk in Manhattan. His wife, who inherited all his wealth, is attacked. All suspects have alibis. And then, in the stifling heat of a record-breaking summer, another shocking murder occurs, drawing you into the dirty world of the secrets of true wealth. Fatal secrets. Secrets hidden in the shadows until one NYPD detective brings them to light. Mystery sensation Richard Castle introduces his new heroine, NYPD detective Nikki Heat. Tenacious, sexy and professional, she fights for justice and heads one of the best homicide departments in New York. She faces an unexpected challenge when she is assigned to a famous journalist, Jameson Rook, who is conducting research for a magazine. Ruk is as annoying as he is beautiful. His witticisms and constant interference are not her only problem. Along with solving the crime, she has to confront the spark that has arisen between them. The one that generates flame.