Maxine Revere has dedicated her life to investigating murders that the police have long since given up any hope of solving. A nationally renowned investigative reporter with her own TV show and a tough-as-nails reputation, Max tackles cold cases from across the country and every walk of life. But the one unsolved murder that still haunts her is a case from her own past. When Max was a high school senior, one of her best friends was strangled and another, Kevin ONeal, accused of the crime. To the disgrace of her wealthy family, Max stood by her friend, until she found out he lied about his alibi. Now Max is home for Kevins funeral. Shes finally prepared to come to terms with the loss of his friendship, but shes not prepared for Kevins sister to stubbornly insist that he didnt kill himself. Or for an elderly couple to accost her at the airport, begging her to look into another murder at Maxs old high school. As Max uncovers dark secrets, she finds herself caught in a complicated web of lies that hit far too close to home.