[Lieutenant Cassidy 01] • Lies of the Phoenix

Sarah and Jordan Lawrence are settling in to their second month of marriage after a whirlwind romance and wedding. Their happy life suddenly starts to unravel after a late night break-in at their townhouse. Jordan confronts the intruder and kills him in a violent confrontation.

Seasoned Chicago Homicide Lieutenant, Alec Cassidy, and his newest detective, Nora Castle, are on the case. Almost immediately inconsistencies in the evidence appear. Even Sarah begins to question what happened that night. As the investigation widens, Sarah is left to face her doubts and the police on her own. Who was this prowler that Jordan killed? What was he looking for? And most terrifying, what possible connection could he have to her life with Jordan?

She joins forces with former police officer and crime writer, Ben Taggert, to find answers to the questions that are tearing her apart. As the truth emerges, the threat to her life becomes apparent. There are criminal forces at work willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve their goal. Somehow she is still a part of their scheme and they will tolerate no witnesses when it is over. Can the case be solved before they reach their objective?