Book 1 of 3 in A Pat Tierney Mystery (3 Book Series) ***Shortlisted for the 2010 DEBUT DAGGER AWARD / Crime Writers' Association***What would you do to protect your family?Financial advisor Pat Tierney's world is shattered when a visitor to her office tells her that Pat's late husband is the father of a seven-year-old boy. Stunned by the revelation of her husband's affair, Pat is even more shocked when the woman bolts from the office, leaving young Tommy behind.When Tommy's mother is murdered, police tell Pat that the boy may be the killer's next target. In a desperate race to protect Tommy, Pat searches for the truth and uncovers a deadly scheme involving illegal immigrants, trafficking in human body parts and money laundering.And Pat discovers that she'll do just about anything to keep her family safe.