Paul Austin Ardoin

The Executive Murder: An Unconventional Forensic Mystery Paul Austin Ardoin

Behind every successful company is someone willing to kill for it...

Federal investigator Bernadette Becker wanted a weekend off the clock with her daughter. But when a coded message from a confidential informant lands in her lap, everything changes. A powerful tech executive has been murdered in his suburban mansion—and the killer has ties to people who know exactly where she is. Partnering with forensic toxicologist Dr. Kep Woodhead, Becker dives into the case, uncovering compromised police officials, disappearing evidence, and powerful people determined to hide the truth.

But somebody is watching Becker's every move. And her daughter is the next target…