Marty Hogan was a good cop, until a shocking case sent her to the razor's edge...
A sadistic killer pushed Chicago cop Marty Hogan past her limits--and it was all caught on video. She lost her job, her sense of self, her entire world...until an open detective position in small-town Texas gave her a chance at redemption.

But she's about to learn that the past always catches up...
Police Chief Clay Settlemeyer knows all about mistakes and second chances--he's still earning his own, so he's willing to give Marty the opportunity to prove herself. But when her ex-partner is murdered, it looks like Chicago is coming to small-town Texas with a vengeance!

"Castillo's novel resonates with its blend of stalking menace and rich characterization."-- Romantic Times, 4 Stars

"Linda Castillo writes with power, passion, and a voice you'll never forget!"--New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne

"OVERKILL is another winner from Linda Castillo. Having a great conflict and creating great characters are just two of the reasons Linda Castillo is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors for romantic suspense. I can't wait to read more."-- Romance Junkies

"Ripped straight from the headlines and guaranteed to cause...There is a happy ending here, but Castillo makes them work for it. So when it comes, it's worth it."-- Paperbackreader.com