Dark Horse
- 557 pages
- 20 hours of reading
In her latest thriller, Tami Hoag delivers a suspense-filled narrative with shocking twists leading to an explosive conclusion. The story centers on an ex-cop, a missing girl, and a killer in a deadly race. Eighteen-year-old Erin Seabright is trapped in a kidnapper's game for a ransom no one can afford. Her only hope lies with a washed-up ex-cop, Elena Estes, who has faced loss and despair multiple times. Once an undercover sheriff's detective, Estes now lives in self-imposed exile, haunted by her past mistakes and believing she has no future. When Erin's twelve-year-old stepsister, Molly, seeks Estes' help, it becomes clear that Erin is in grave danger. Despite lacking a P.I. license and a desire to re-enter the fray, Estes feels her instincts stirring as she uncovers the dark underbelly of the glamorous Palm Beach horse scene. Beneath its glittering surface lies a ruthless world of drugs, payoffs, and treachery. As Estes navigates this dangerous realm filled with dissolute playboys and corrupt horse-dealers, she finds herself on a twisted path of deceit and murder. The stakes rise as she races against time and a relentless killer, leading to a final showdown that could cost her everything. In this battle of life and death, Estes emerges as the dark horse, with no one betting on her victory.