When a regular customer vanishes and news breaks of a police corruption probe, Kathy finds a second phone, a cash roll, and a photograph of the missing woman hidden in Tim’s go-bag. The protector she trusted is a suspect with secrets—and Kathy has become the one person who can expose him…or disappear next.
Internal Affairs wants her cooperation. Tim wants her obedience. To live, Kathy must perform the role of devoted lover while building a quiet rebellion from petals and wire: coded bouquets for messages, a freezer’s fog to blind cameras, a motion sensor rewired to buy seconds. Every kiss is a lie. Every smile is bait. Every flower means something he won’t see until it’s too late.
As the investigation tightens and Tim’s affection curdles into threat, Kathy engineers one final arrangement—a storm-lit greenhouse, a goodbye bouquet, and a trap made of glass and thorns. He’s spent a career catching liars.
She’s about to show him what a florist can do.
Chinedu Nnadi is an acclaimed novelist and cultural historian, known for his dynamic range spanning high-octane electrifying political, psychological and romantic thrillers and the timeless magic of African folklore. A former advocate for social and political justice, he brings raw authenticity and gripping suspense to his novels, drawn from a deep understanding of global politics and covert operations. As a leading expert in African oral traditions, myths, and legends, Chinedu also dedicates his work to preserving Africa’s narrative heritage. Through his writing, he captures the spirit of silent warriors and ancient storytellers alike—ensuring their voices resonate across continents and generations.