After being found in her editor’s hotel room with blood at the scene, Zoe is interrogated by the detective assigned to the investigation. Now she must follow a trail of dark secrets, ones that could change her life forever.

After saving her grandmother and solving the Orchard Grove case, Zoe finally settles into her apartment with her dog Max. But her peace is short-lived. Chaos invades her work life when her editor, Rick, becomes erratic, unpredictable, and begins chasing mysterious leads. Zoe finds herself longing for the rigors of D.C. and her old job at the Washington Express, until Rick suddenly vanishes.

The cryptic clues connected to his disappearance lead Zoe out of Sapphire Valley and into Charleston, where she discovers a ransacked hotel room, blood on the floor, and no signs of Rick. With the help of her colleagues, Zoe uncovers new clues that point to a familiar enemy, Linmans. As secrets from Rick’s past begin to be revealed, Zoe moves closer to the truth, but begins to wonder if she's ready to dive into that world again. With time running out, she makes a final attempt to find Rick, only to find herself caught in the crossfires.

Veiled threats, hidden agendas, and rising chaos.

In Sapphire Valley, prepare to be shocked.