"Robert B. Parkers beloved PI Sunny Randall returns on a case that blurs the line between friend and foeand if Sunny cant tell the difference, the consequences may be deadly. When Sunnys long-time gangster associate Tony Marcus comes to her for help, Sunny is surprisedafter all, she double crossed him on a recent deal, and their relationship is on shakier ground than ever. But the way Tony figures it, Sunny owes him, and Sunnys willing to consider his case if it will clear the slate. Tonys trusted girlfriend and business partner has vanished, appears to have left in a hurry, and he has no idea why. He just wants to talk to her, he says, but first he needs Sunny to track her down. While Sunny isnt willing to trust his good intentions, the missing woman intrigues heragainst all odds, shes risen to a position of power in Tonys criminal enterprise. Sunny cant help but admire her, and if this womans in a jam, Sunny would like to help. But when a witness is murdered hours after speaking to Sunny, its clear theres more at stake than just Tonys love life. Someonemaybe even Tony himselfdoesnt want this woman on the looseand will go to any lengths to make sure she stays silent."-- Provided by publisher.