Ella

In this digitally exclusive novella from Edgar Award finalist Mike Lawson, Washington, DC troubleshooter Joe DeMarco encounters Ella Fields, a cunning woman who was supposed to serve a lengthy prison sentence but was released early due to parole. As Ella grapples with her uncertain future and limited skills, she sets her sights on Joe DeMarco, vowing to take revenge for her past hardships. The story explores themes of justice, redemption, and the threat of long-standing rivalries.