Illusion of Truth
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Hunter becomes the hunted
Sacramento Detective Emily Hunter sees devastation on a daily basis—it’s the unfortunate baggage that comes with police work, and she’s mostly learned how to shoulder the load. But the devastation turns personal when her fellow cop and boyfriend, Brian Conner, is caught in the blast of a targeted church bombing.
Brian is gravely injured, suffering a traumatic brain injury. But the attacks don’t stop there—soon, more officers come under fire, and Emily searches for a connection. She and her partner, Javier Medina, discover that Brian and the other injured officers share a common past—a past that now has them targeted for payback.
Battling with heartbreak, Emily has to identify who’s responsible for the string of attacks and stop them before there are more casualties. Will Brian ever be the same again? Already grappling with her mother’s progressing Alzheimer’s, Emily can’t bear the thought of losing both of the people she loves most.
Though it feels impossible, Emily must stay focused on finding the criminals who uprooted her life—and making sure that justice is served.
Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Michael Connelly
Praise
Praise for The Detective Emily Hunter Mystery Series
* “Everything you read police stories for is here, and much, much more.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
“Illusion of Truth is a high-voltage, high-stakes police procedural . . . fueled by startling forensic authenticity.” —Margot Douaihy, best-selling author of Divine Ruin
“Illusion of Truth is a real deal police-eye view of the mean streets. Bosch and Ballard, make room for Emily Hunter. She's brash, bold, but with a soul and a heart for justice.” —Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times best-selling author
“[llusion of Truth is] An absolutely relentless thriller . . . L’Etoile has penned another hit in this top-notch series.” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times best-selling author of Last Seen
“Don’t even try to guess how this story ends—just put yourself in L’Etoile’s eminently capable hands and enjoy the ride!” —Karen Dionne, USA Today best-selling author
* “Smart-mouthed, tough, pull-no-punches Emily will do whatever it takes to solve the case, and she and Javier keep investigating until they finally uncover the tragic, shocking truth. The suspenseful, twist-a-minute, fast-moving plot . . . make[s] this an outstanding must-read.” —Booklist (Starred Review)
“In Face of Greed, James L'Etoile gives us a Sacramento rarely seen in crime fiction. In a city without an identity, L'Etoile's Sacramento bursts with good cops and crooked cops, skinheads and tweakers, bad men and femme fatales. This helluva page turner has hella heart!”—Rachel Howzell Hall, best-selling author of We Lie Here
“River of Lies is a rich, gripping crime novel. James L’Etoile writes with a deep understanding of both human nature and investigative procedure, a combination that keeps the pages flying past.” —Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author
“River of Lies is a tour de force thriller by a talented and observant storyteller. It shines a light on the American poor at the hands of political and financial powers that control their fates. Brooding, heartfelt and powerful. —T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times best-selling author
“River of Lies is a masterful blend of political intrigue and personal drama, weaving elements of true-life crime into a twisty, page-turning and compelling plot—with a climax and denouement that will shock you to the core. Enthusiastically recommended.” —Baron Birtcher, Los Angeles Times best-selling author
“A plot that will make you wonder if this can really happen and author that never fails to surprise you.” —Fran Lewis, Just Reviews
“There’s a reason L’Etoile has been winning awards for his writing, and this series highlights why. Like the best of Michael Connelly, L’Etoile has created characters readers care about while also crafting a twisty and compelling story. Fans of police procedurals and heart-stopping thrillers should consider L’Etoile an essential addition to their reading pile.” —First Clue Reviews
