Book 12 Fatal Chaos
Back cover copy:
First the calm. Then the storm…
Escaping D.C. during the dog days of summer is one of the smartest moves Washington Metro Police Lieutenant Sam Holland ever made.
Beach walks aren’t quite as romantic with the Secret Service in tow, but Sam and her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, cherish the chance to recharge and reconnect—especially with a scandal swirling around the administration.
No sooner are they back home than a fatal drive-by shooting sets the city on edge.
The teenage victim is barely older than Sam and Nick’s son, Scotty.
As more deaths follow, Sam and her team play beat the clock to stop the ruthless killers.
With Nick facing his greatest challenge—one that could drastically change all their lives and even end Sam’s career—will the mounting pressure deepen or damage their bond?
More about the story…
Sam and Nick are trying to cope with learning that President Nelson’s son was the one who threated their family and killed Sam’s ex-husband. Press coverage of the situation is relentless and has raised their already high profile to dangerous levels.
As they are returning from vacation, a string of fatal drive-by shootings terrorizes the District.
Sam and Gonzo tease Freddie about his upcoming bachelor party, which Sam is hosting. Detective Cameron Green joins the Metro PD Homicide Division as Gonzo’s new partner and finds that Arnold’s big shoes are hard to fill. Shelby and Avery make up.
Deputy Chief Conklin suspended for three days after hiding that a former member of the Metro PD is missing while conducting his own investigation.
A retired Metro PD sharpshooter, who has been missing during the drive-by shooting spree, is the prime suspect.
Sam is punched in the face by a SWAT officer after she uncovers his affair during the investigation and reports the findings to her superiors, ending the officer’s marriage in the process.
Nick is being pressured to testify against Nelson in front of Congress about the situation with Nelson’s son.
Characters
Recurring Marked with **
**Samantha “Sam” Holland, Lieutenant, Commander, Homicide Division, Metro PD
**Nicholas “Nick” Cappuano, Vice President of the United States
Denita Jackson, mother of shooting victim Jamal Jackson
Jamal Jackson, teenager, murdered in Fatal Chaos
Misty Jackson, sister of Jamal Jackson
Tamara Jackson, sister of Jamal Jackson
Vincent Andina, friend of Jamal Jackson
David Richie, friend of Jamal Jackson
Melinda Kramer, expectant mother, murdered in Fatal Chaos
Joe Kramer, husband of Melinda Kramer
Sarah Kramer, sister of Joe Kramer
Kelsey, witness to shooting
Charlie, witness to shooting
Sridhar Kapoor, doctoral student at Georgetown University, murdered in Fatal Chaos
Rayna Kapoor, wife of Sridhar Kapoor
Caroline Brinkley, murdered in Fatal Chaos
Vanessa Marchand, six-year-old, murdered in Fatal Chaos
**Trey Marchand, Vanessa’s father
Delilah, Caroline Brinkley’s roommate
Jing Chang, nurse, murdered in Fatal Chaos
Mary Jane Demmers, interviewed in investigation
Rod Demmers, interviewed in investigation
**Keeney, Officer, Patrol Division, Metro PD
Dr. Rosemary Merrill, Psychiatrist treating Avery Hill
**Kenneth Wallack, Sharpshooter (retired), Metro PD, peer of Skip Holland, Joe Farnsworth, Jake Malone
Fitzgivens, Sharpshooter, SWAT Division, Metro PD
Sellers, Sharpshooter, SWAT Division, Metro PD
**Sgt. Dylan Offenbach, Sharpshooter, SWAT Division, Metro PD
Ginger, Shelby’s sister