At the same time, Sunny's older sister has discovered that her husband is seeing another woman; and Sunny's best friend Julie has embarked on an ill-advised affair with a singularly unsuitable man.

The complex emotional terrain Sunny must navigate on behalf of her sister and her best friend is difficult enough, but when the stalking case becomes a murder investigation, Sunny finds herself in the Boston underworld, where her footing, despite backup from her close friend Spike and ex-husband, Richie, is treacherous at best.

Filled with sharply drawn characters, crackling dialogue, and spot-on psychological insight, this is Parker's most satisfying and resonant novel yet.