Colleen Shoganová brings a unique perspective to mystery writing, informed by her extensive background in political science and her insider knowledge of Washington D.C. Her narratives delve into the intricate machinations of power, weaving compelling plots that blend suspense with astute observations of human nature. Shoganová's work is characterized by its sharp intellect and ability to create absorbing mysteries set against a backdrop of political intrigue. Readers are drawn into her stories by the skillful balance of thrilling plots and insightful commentary on the complexities of ambition and consequence.
During a government shutdown, Kit's congresswoman boss is found standing over the dead body of a top staffer she tangled with in front of the press. The police are about to name her as the prime suspect in his murder. The weapon was the Speaker's gavel, an item entrusted to Dixon at the time. The killer knows Kit is on the case. Can she solve the mystery in time to save her job and her life?
During the annual meeting of the Mayflower Society at D.C.'s swanky Continental Club, Kit Marshall is pressed by her future mother-in-law to set a wedding date. A reprieve comes when the head of the society, a multimedia tycoon, is murdered. The prime suspect is her fiancé's father. What better reason for Kit to put on her sleuthing cap?