Stephanie Kane crafts thrilling crime novels that delve into the complexities of the legal system and the human psyche. Her protagonists often navigate unexpected twists of fate and moral quandaries, reflecting Kane's own diverse experiences beyond writing. She masterfully blends suspense with profound explorations of crime and justice, offering readers a compelling and thought-provoking literary journey.
Rivers are alive and impulsive, shaped by history and geology. Just One Rain Away provides a starting point for cross-cultural discussions about how expert knowledge and practice should inform egalitarian decision-making about flood control and decolonize current ways of thinking, being, and becoming with rivers.
Can little crimes inspire big ones? When Adam and Eve Castle bring their miniature dioramas to Denver to train cops in crime-scene investigation, a string of baffling murders follows. Called in to solve the crimes depicted in the dioramas, paintings conservator Lily Sparks discerns connections between them and the real murders which draw her into the orbit of a killer intent on going from master of a tiny universe to playing God. Each diorama parallels a real crime. But why is the killer reenacting the diorama murders on a life-sized stage? Are the dioramas roadmaps for the crimes, or are the victims being targeted based on the homes and lifestyles the dioramas represent? To catch the killer, Lily must now embark on a deadly new game of house played by a psychopath's rules.
Exploring the theme of environmental activism, this book delves into the struggles of neighborhood activists confronting urban pollution in their waterscapes. Through a narrative lens, it highlights their efforts to hold governments accountable to existing laws, showcasing the intersection of community action and environmental justice. The stories illuminate the challenges and triumphs faced by these dedicated individuals as they fight for the preservation of their local ecosystems.
The story begins with Amy Lynch, a privileged University of Colorado student, found in a shocking state after disappearing from a local bar. As she collapses by the roadside, the mystery of her circumstances unfolds, revealing a dark narrative that explores themes of privilege, vulnerability, and the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of college life.
Just paroled after serving 30 years for murdering a playmate, Rachel Boyd is finally free--until her young nephew goes missing and she's a suspect. Attorney Jackie Flowers takes Rachel's case, but Jackie soon encounters surprising twists in her search for justice.