The book is a collection of short crime thrillers. In the main story, detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the murder of her estranged father, a man she believed had long been out of her life. As she digs deeper, she uncovers hidden secrets about his past, revealing that his death is connected to old crimes and dangerous enemies.
The other stories also focus on deception, betrayal, and suspense, showing how ordinary situations quickly turn dangerous when secrets come to light.