From a New York Times�����bestselling author, a surgical nurses life is in danger when her hospital boss dies mysteriously while under the knife.

The Forensic Instincts team needs to find out who wants Madeline Westfield deadand why. Under the leadership of Casey Woods, the investigators have the resources to do just that, working inside the lawand outside it. Caseys associate, former navy SEAL Marc Devereaux, is a man whos equal to any situation. Except maybe this one . . .

Because Madeline is the only woman Marcs ever lovedand his only weakness. Now a nurse at Manhattan Memorial, shes terrified. Her life is in danger, so she turns to him for help.

Manhattan Memorial is in turmoil. Theres a merger in the works, and the staff is still haunted by their hospital administrators sudden deathduring heart surgery performed by Madelines ex-husband, Conrad. A surgery at which Madeline was present.

With a growing list of suspects, Forensic Instincts will have to figure out who has the greatest motive to silence Madeline. And theyll have to do it fast.

Praise for Andrea Kane

Andrea Kane sets new standards for suspense. Lisa Gardner, New York Timesbestselling author of the FBI profiler series

One of the very best. Michael Palmer, New York Timesbestselling author of Side Effects

The perfect blend of high-stakes action and gut-wrenching psychological suspense. Iris Johansen, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of the Eve Duncan series

Smooth prose and engaging characters. Publishers Weekly

Andrea Kane always hits home with edgy suspense, action and deep psychological tension. New York Timesbestselling author Heather Graham of Crimson Summer