Fallen Star
A spiraling case of betrayal, corruption, and murder could destroy Eve Ronin if she exposes it in a gripping thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.
A fifty-five-gallon drum washes up in the Malibu Lagoon stuffed with the corpse of Gene Dent, the key player in a bribery scandal that ensnared several local politicians. LASD detectives Eve Ronin and Duncan Pavone know the case—and all the likely suspects—well. Just as they begin their investigation, the sheriff publicly reveals evidence linking the crime to LA’s mayor.
But Eve and Duncan realize the bombshell allegation, true or not, arises from corruption within the sheriff’s own office…because they helped cover it up years ago. If the sheriff goes down, so will they.
Eve is agonizing over her moral dilemma when a helicopter crashes in the hillside below her Calabasas home. It’s not a coincidence. Eve soon discovers among the twisted wreckage and dead passengers shocking connections to her own past…and they lead straight to a fight for her life.
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Lee Goldberg
Lee Goldberg has always been fascinated by the threads that connect people, places, and events, and how a single overlooked detail can unravel a mystery. From an early age, he was drawn to stories where clever observation and human intuition met danger and deception, a fascination that would shape his career as a writer of crime, thriller, and mystery fiction.
His novels and series explore the intricate mechanics of suspense, focusing on characters whose intelligence, flaws, and moral choices drive the story as much as the plot itself. Goldberg’s protagonists often navigate worlds of hidden motives, intricate schemes, and unexpected betrayals, inviting readers into puzzles that are both psychologically rich and emotionally engaging. With a voice that balances tension, wit, and insight, he creates narratives that linger long after the last page.
Eve Ronin
Los Angeles hides its secrets in plain sight, behind the walls of luxury homes, beneath wildfire-scorched hills, and inside the quiet corridors of power. At the center of that tangled landscape stands Eve Ronin, the youngest homicide detective in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, trying to carve out truth in a place built on illusion.
Eve Ronin consists of six books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
