City of Fear

Acclaimed thriller writer Alafair Burke delves into the underworld of the Manhattan nightclub scene in Angel’s Tip. Burke is the daughter of crime fiction author James Lee Burke, creator of Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux. Angel’s Tip follows NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher as she investigates the murder of a young college student, possibly at the hands of a member of New York’s young, moneyed elite.

Perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter, Harlan Coben, and Sue Grafton. A superb crime novel featuring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher.

Endorsements

“Angel’s Tip is a riveting read that snaps with the beat of New York…. A knuckle-biting journey that’ll keep you turning pages until the very end.” — Faye Kellerman, bestselling author of the Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus novels

“Alafair Burke has created a winning heroine in Ellie Hatcher, someone to root for.” — Tami Hoag, bestselling author of Down the Darkest Road

“Complex plotting, multi-layered characters, a creepy serial killer—in Angel’s Tip, Burke has once again proven herself a terrific storyteller.” — Sandra Brown, bestselling author of Lethal

“This fast-paced-but-human thriller proves that writing talent is genetic.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“A strong female protagonist in the tradition of Sara Paretsky’s V.I. Warshawski and Marcia Muller’s Sharon McCone.” — Boston Globe