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