When the body of a promising young dancer is discovered at Seattle’s most prestigious ballet academy, Detective Alex Stone is called to investigate. But this is no ordinary murder. Alyssa Chen’s death is as carefully staged as a performance, with cryptic clues woven into her final moments. As Alex probes deeper, she uncovers whispers of “special performances” and a hidden world where power and privilege control the stage.
The academy’s wealthy patrons are quick to close ranks, but Alex is relentless. Her search for justice takes her into Seattle’s elite arts scene, where powerful figures guard dark secrets—and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep them hidden. As she peels back layers of deception, Alex realizes Alyssa’s death is part of a larger conspiracy with ties to her brother’s unsolved murder.
The deeper Alex goes, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. Shadowed at every turn, she knows she’s getting close to the truth. But in a world where everyone is watching, one misstep could be her last.
Genre: Mystery
The academy’s wealthy patrons are quick to close ranks, but Alex is relentless. Her search for justice takes her into Seattle’s elite arts scene, where powerful figures guard dark secrets—and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep them hidden. As she peels back layers of deception, Alex realizes Alyssa’s death is part of a larger conspiracy with ties to her brother’s unsolved murder.
The deeper Alex goes, the more dangerous her investigation becomes. Shadowed at every turn, she knows she’s getting close to the truth. But in a world where everyone is watching, one misstep could be her last.
Genre: Mystery
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