With Child

In Laurie R. King's With Child, homicide detective Kate Martinelli grapples with personal loss and loneliness in foggy San Francisco, when she is approached by twelve-year-old Jules Cameron with a concern for her disappeared friend, Dio. As Kate delves into the child's world, she forges a bond with Jules, but the search for Dio takes unexpected turns that challenge her both professionally and personally. The story escalates when Jules herself vanishes, setting off a tense and urgent quest that tests Kate's resolve.