Kari Locke, a detective in the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit, is still investigating the abduction of her own daughter. Encouraged by a new lead, her first in years, she redoubles her efforts, determined to find her daughter and bring her back alive. Meanwhile, Keri receives a phone call from her inconsolable husband, a famous Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, who reports that his wife is missing missing two days ago. The wealthy socialite has no enemies and no particular reason to give up his life, and he fears the worst has happened to his wife. Carey takes on the case with her assigned partner, whom she hates as Ray is still recovering in the hospital. Her investigation leads her deep into the elite world of the idle rich in Beverly Hills, meeting lonely housewives, shopaholics and empty lives. As she navigates this world, Carey becomes increasingly bewildered by conflicting thoughts: Has this woman escaped with a stalker from a dark, secret past, or has she been kidnapped? Or has something more sinister happened? A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, TRAIL OF MURDER is book #2 in a gripping new The Carey Locke Mystery series—and a beloved new character—will keep you turning pages late into the night.