Dru’s Short Musing:
Nancy Norman must use her own skills to survive the situation that enveloped her.

With a solidly wicked plot and an eclectic cast of characters, the visually descriptive narrative kept me immersed in the story from the beginning to its conclusion. The mystery was nicely executed with a few twists and turns that had me quickly turning the pages as I had to know what happened next. The atmosphere and the dialogue created an intriguing and suspenseful drama that kept me in the game. When I thought I knew what was going on, the author changed directions all to enhance the telling of this tale. Overall, this was a good read.

Genre: Heist Mystery
Release: April 16, 2026
Format: Print, Digital
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Book Synopsis:
Nancy Norman’s world collapses when a fire destroys everything she owns. The glamour-obsessed home care nurse faces an impossible choice: retire with nothing or take one last night shift that could change everything. She takes the job.

Her assignment leads her to an eccentric billionaire’s remote estate, where eco-activism hides darker secrets. But her quiet shift erupts into chaos when thieves storm the mansion, hunting for a legendary sapphire collection. Suddenly, Nancy is fighting for her life against trained criminals, high-tech traps, and the mansion’s bizarre defenses.

Caught between loyalty and desperation, Nancy discovers an unexpected talent for deception. As she matches wits with the charming mastermind Stephen Sinclair, she realizes the biggest heist of the night might be her own transformation. In a house where nothing is what it seems, Nancy must decide who she is-and what she’s willing to steal to survive. This glittering thriller delivers a night of crime, betrayal, and self-discovery where the real treasure might be finding yourself.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.