Definitely Miscione's best to date. If you don't know this series, it's high time to get acquainted.

Appealing characters with rich inner lives,as well as intelligent and credible dialogue. The twists in the well-turned plot never feel forced.

A late-night visit from an NYPD detective rarely brings good news. But true-crime wnter Lydia Strong and her husband, P.l.Jeffrey Mark, were especially surprised to hear that one of Lydia's former writing students has been missing for more than two weeks.Before she disappeared, Lily had tried to get in touch with Lydia,seeking her help. Lydia hadn't thought much of it at the time, but now it seems more serious. Could it have something to do with the death of Lily's brother, the one Lily refused to accept as a suicide?If they want to find the truth, Lydia and Jeffrey will have to follow the trail Lily left behind, a trail of evidence that like Lily herself seems to disappear like smoke.