The Witness
(2027)(The first book in the Detective Miles Mystery series)
A novel by Marguerite Ashton
Jordan Miles, a former cold-case investigator, has always sought the chance to prove her innocence in an unsolved case from her past. But after being pushed into retirement, she had to accept her fate. The scar on her leg from where a bullet entered was a constant reminder of all that she had lost, along with the evidence that was shoved into her lap to keep her quiet.
When Patricia Ogden, a lawyer known for helping the black community, is found murdered on a balcony at the Lawrence Mansion, anger erupts among those in mourning. The mansion, secretly known as a speakeasy and hotel in a Wisconsin city by some, now becomes the center of attention.
The only suspect is a cop, who was rumored to be having an affair with the attorney.
Scrambling to provide transparency to the public, the police department's higher-ups contact Jordan, and she stalls, wondering why they want her back on the team. But when her former partner, Elizabeth Anthony, calls and encourages her to be the lead on the case, Jordan can’t say no. Remembering that the victim was tied to her last case, Jordan wonders if the current homicide is somehow connected. After she agrees to consult and examine the evidence, the police department comes under scrutiny.
From racial tensions within the community to pushback from her sergeant, Jordan must face her own insecurities and trust her instincts that the real killer is still on the loose. Soon, secrets from the past and present are uncovered, entangling Jordan in a war between those closest to her and a criminal who refuses to be caught.
Genre: Mystery
When Patricia Ogden, a lawyer known for helping the black community, is found murdered on a balcony at the Lawrence Mansion, anger erupts among those in mourning. The mansion, secretly known as a speakeasy and hotel in a Wisconsin city by some, now becomes the center of attention.
The only suspect is a cop, who was rumored to be having an affair with the attorney.
Scrambling to provide transparency to the public, the police department's higher-ups contact Jordan, and she stalls, wondering why they want her back on the team. But when her former partner, Elizabeth Anthony, calls and encourages her to be the lead on the case, Jordan can’t say no. Remembering that the victim was tied to her last case, Jordan wonders if the current homicide is somehow connected. After she agrees to consult and examine the evidence, the police department comes under scrutiny.
From racial tensions within the community to pushback from her sergeant, Jordan must face her own insecurities and trust her instincts that the real killer is still on the loose. Soon, secrets from the past and present are uncovered, entangling Jordan in a war between those closest to her and a criminal who refuses to be caught.
Genre: Mystery