Apprentice PI Elliot Ransom is thrust into the case of her life when Velma, her quirky friend and coworker, goes missing. Even more chilling: Elliot suspects the notorious Beltway Killer may have taken her. The countdown to find her intensifies as the killer's usual timeline creates a ticking bomb. To make matters even more complicated, Elliot's partner is distracted by an unexpected guest. With Velma's life on the line, being sidetracked isn't an option. Tensions continue to mount as Elliot races to find answers and save her friend. Who would have thought a little snooping could mean the difference between life and death?

?This is a clean, first person mystery featuring an amateur private investigator. These books contain no cuss words, sex, or graphic violence. The main character prays, goes to church, and believes in God.