When a dead man turns up on private investigator Nick Malloy's office floor, it kicks off a case that's anything but routine. The victim—a casting consultant—is found clutching a jade pawn, and the clues quickly connect to wealthy matriarch Eleanor Vance and her actor son, who's been receiving death threats. With sharp detective Sarah Chen watching his every move, Nick uncovers decades of family secrets, a twisted conspiracy, and a killer who's not done yet. A gripping five-chapter mystery with heart, humor, and unexpected twists.
