Presumption of Death

In this compelling novel by Perri O’Shaughnessy, attorney Nina Reilly returns to her hometown of Carmel Valley, where she becomes entangled in a series of suspicious fires and dark secrets that threaten to unravel the community. As Nina and her partner, Paul van Wagoner, investigate the arson cases, they uncover tangled histories and hidden tensions that elevate the stakes. Combining intense suspense with richly drawn characters and a vivid setting, the story explores themes of justice, secrets, and second chances.