Broken Trust: A Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery

Ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott discover the body of a young woman in their hotel room. She’s wearing a black lace teddy. A carafe of red wine and two glasses sit on a table. Her purse contains thousands of dollars, three business cards, and a supply of pills.

The detective initially writes off Becca Landry’s death as an open-and-shut case of overdose, but Frank Landry, an ex-military, believes his wife was murdered. Convinced that autopsy results will prove him right, he fears the police will soon target him as a prime suspect. He asks Megan and Michael to investigate.

As they dig deeper, they unearth shocking links that expose the dark underbelly of a city where widespread fraud, illegal drug trafficking, and a sense of entitlement defy the system. Elusive conspirators up the stakes and threaten to block their efforts at any cost.

How can Megan and Michael ensure their trust in each other is enough to save them on a perilous quest for a cold-blooded killer?

"A mystery about greed and corruption...well done!" — Reviewer

"Captivating reading and some surprising twists!" — Reviewer

"Drugs, murder, and fraud. Keeps you guessing." — Reviewer

Books by Sandra Nikolai in the Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery series:

(Each book can be read as a standalone)

False Impressions (Book 1)

Fatal Whispers (Book 2)

Timely Escape (Short story prequel to Book 3)

Icy Silence (Book 3)

Dark Deeds (Book 4)

Broken Trust (Book 5)

Cold Revenge: A Psychological Thriller (Book 6)

Box Set: Books 1-3

Box Set: Books 4-6

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