Private detective Samantha O'Malley takes center stage in Chicago's high-stakes crime scene as she's enlisted to unravel the mysterious murders of three esteemed businessmen on Michigan Avenue. With the police department drawing blanks and the chief's reluctant nod, Samantha dives into a murky web of secrets. Yet, as she edges closer to the truth, she finds the chief thwarting her every move. Is it fear or a desperate bid to bury truths too dangerous to unearth? Amidst the chaos, Samantha's heart wavers as Andy Courson, her cherished love, awaits her choice. Will it be the chase for justice or the promise of love? The Skin Game is a pulsating thriller that races through deceit and love, ensuring readers are hooked till the last page. "Taunt and terrifying. Samantha O'Malley will join fictional Sam Spade, Phillip Marlowe, and Lew Archer. Chicago has its own great detective, and I can't wait for the next case." – Joe O'Conner, Los Angeles writer. "The detailed writing put me right in the story. Chilling!"  – Laureen Diephof, news reporter for USA and South County newspapers. "A thriller!" – John Laughlin, actor and producer.