Detective Stone has spent years burying the trauma of her stepfather’s death, a past obscured by selective amnesia and relentless grit. But when she and her partner, Jasper Lee, are called to the scene of a teenage girl’s death on West 86th Street, the haunting memories begin to surface. Chrissie Snow lies dead on the icy sidewalk, her body battered and bloodied, clutching a torn curtain.

As Stone and Lee delve deeper into Chrissie’s life, they uncover a tangled web of secrets, lies, and a dark world of exploitation. Chrissie’s stepfather, an influential man with a twisted sense of love, becomes the prime suspect, but his airtight alibi sends the investigation spiraling in unexpected directions.

The detectives navigate the shadowy corridors of a troubled family, a mother’s cold ambition, and the toxic friendships that betrayed Chrissie. Each revelation pushes Stone closer to her breaking point, forcing her to confront the demons of her past and the chilling echoes of her mother’s voice.

“Such a Lucky, Pretty Girl” is a gripping tale of crime and redemption, where the line between victim and survivor blurs, and justice is a fragile, elusive prize. In a city where innocence is a commodity and survival demands a high price, Detective Stone must piece together the shattered fragments of Chrissie’s life before her own sanity unravels.

Immerse yourself in this compelling mystery that weaves the gritty reality of detective work with the haunting complexities of memory and trauma. Perfect for fans of dark, atmospheric crime fiction and psychological thrillers.