Born in Death by Nora Roberts

This compilation of text focuses on a complex police investigation led by Lieutenant Eve Dallas into a double murder involving accountants Natalie Copperfield and Bick Byson. As Eve and her team uncover layers of financial crime and a human trafficking operation, a related missing person case emerges concerning Tandy Willowby, a pregnant friend of Eve's acquaintance Mavis. The narrative follows Eve's persistent detective work, navigating the world of high finance and intricate family connections, while also depicting the personal challenges she faces, particularly her anxieties surrounding Mavis's impending childbirth and the emotional toll of her work. The story culminates in the identification and apprehension of those responsible for the murders and abductions, bringing both cases to a resolution.