New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan introduces an irrepressible heroine in her pulse-pounding new thriller Notorious which Lisa Gardner says is xGuaranteed to keep you up late at nightxMaxine 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 pastWhen 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 Though his guilt was never proven their relationship crumbled from the strain of too many secretsNow Max is home for Kevins funeral--after years of drug abuse he committed suicide 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 Max is more interested in the cold case at her alma mater than in digging around Kevins troubled life but she agrees to do both As Max uncovers dark secrets she finds herself caught in a complicated web of lies that hit far too close to home And its becoming increasingly clear that someone will do whatever it takes to make sure the truth stays buried.
