The Devil Close Behind (The Jeri Howard Mystery Series Book 13)

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Fire can be deadly—in the wrong hands.

That’s what private investigator Jeri Howard learns when her New Orleans vacation turns into a case.

A phone call from her friend Davina sets events in motion. Davina’s sister Laurette, already in a bad place after the loss of husband and child, has a new boyfriend. He’s a mercurial musician who calls himself Slade. Her family doesn’t like him. As it turns out, they have good reason.

Now Laurette and Slade have disappeared. The family is frantic with worry. With the help of Big Easy PI Antoine Lasalle, Jeri goes looking for clues. What she finds is disturbing.