The women of Athena force shared a bond beyond all others . . . Now one of their own had been murdered.

Athena Academy bred strong women -- and Alex Forsythe was at the top of her class. In her five years at the state-of-the-art school, she was known for her razor-sharp mind and her fearlessness in the face of the most deadly opponent. Now a top-notch forensic scientist, Alex returned to Athena to avenge the death of her dearest friend, determined to prove there was more to Rainy's demise than the evidence suggested . . .

But digging deep into this murder made others uneasy, including a sexy stranger who tantalized her toward the truth -- and seemingly toward ever greater danger. Caught up in his cat-and-mouse game, Alex stumbled upon proof so startling it could change her whole life. Or end it.