In this installment of a detective series, the tenacious female private investigator celebrates her 33rd birthday by not only upgrading her living situation but also by unwittingly putting herself in the crosshairs of a hitman. As she navigates the complexities of her latest case, involving a frail elderly woman seeking to uncover the mysterious past of her long-lost son, the detective must simultaneously dodge the lethal intentions of the assassin. Her investigative skills are put to the test as she delves into a web of deceit and danger, with the added challenge of staying alive while outsmarting those who wish her harm.

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