AMELIA

In this suspenseful short story from G.M. Malliet, private investigator Lizzie Guillot encounters a long-lost heiress named Amelia, who has been running from her family's dark and crime-linked empire. As Amelia seeks to escape her past and her father's relentless pursuit, she teams up with Lizzie to uncover the truth behind her family's illicit activities. Their collaboration sparks a high-stakes investigation that takes them from New Orleans to coastal California, exploring themes of identity, power, and redemption.