Called "A fun and witty detective novel with twists and turns you won't see coming" by Reedsy, who also said it is "a refreshing reminder of how great a classic mystery can be with a modern tone." Named an "Indie Book We Love" by LoveReading UK, the leading book recommendations site in the UK. LoveReading called it "an enjoyable book that I would recommend to crime fiction, mystery and sleuth fans... a clever and entertaining read that will leave you pondering all of the details until the climax."

Fascinated by bartender Elizabeth Marino's ambition of relentless discernment, and by Elizabeth herself, Andrew McCready joins her searching for a bar patron's girlfriend, who has disappeared without a trace. When they find the woman, she has returned to her real identity, living in Vermont with her husband and calling herself Zuzana. Zuzana confesses her deception and the motivation behind it, describes her difficult circumstances, and asks them for help. The pair are dragged back into the case by a sudden death. Their investigations reveal hidden secrets and suggest a dark and sinister plot. In the end, they're forced to balance the value of what they've discovered against the damage and destruction to which they have contributed.