A Death Before Dying

In this gripping tale, homicide lieutenant Frank Hastings is devastated when his childhood friend, Meredith Powell, is found murdered shortly after he attempts to offer her help. Meredith, now living in fear of her abusive boyfriend Charles, rebuffs Hastings' offer for assistance, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. Driven by guilt and a thirst for vengeance, Hastings embarks on a relentless quest to bring her killer to justice, even as he grapples with the professional dangers of investigating a case so personal.