[City of Fountains 01] • Across State Lines

Heather Whitaker has experienced more in her young life than women twice her age. After being beaten and raped by her boyfriend Heather sought refuge at a domestic violence shelter. Here, where she should be safe, Heather is befriended by a woman who lures her to a party across state lines. The day after the party Heather is kidnapped, thrust into the trunk of her car and driven back to the City of Fountains. An unlikely ally comes to Heather's rescue and she finds her way to the hospital. Detective Francesca "Frankie" Thomas is on the case. What begins as a simple investigation leads Frankie down a dark road of drugs, exploitation and murder. It's a race against time - will Frankie be able to find the attackers before another woman is murdered?