Broken Places

In Broken Places, former cop Cass Raines becomes a private investigator, determined to solve a murder linked to her friend’s church.

In Broken Places, we meet Cass Raines, a former police officer who has transitioned into a private investigator. After enduring a traumatic experience on the force, which involved a cover-up of a colleague's incompetence, Cass finds herself navigating the complexities of her new career alone. With the Chicago PD losing a dedicated African-American woman, she establishes her own one-woman agency, ready to tackle the mysteries that come her way.

When her close friend, Father Ray, requests her help with a series of vandalism incidents at his church, Cass is eager to assist. However, her world is shattered when she discovers his murdered body in the church confessional alongside another victim. This shocking turn of events propels her into a dangerous investigation that challenges her instincts and determination.

The lead detective on the case is quick to label the incident as a botched burglary, but Cass senses something more sinister at play. Despite no longer wearing a badge, she is resolute in her pursuit of justice. Broken Places is the first installment in a gripping crime series featuring a strong, memorable protagonist, appealing to fans of mystery and crime fiction alike. Readers will be captivated by the depth of Cass Raines's character and her relentless quest for truth.