Corruption of Justice — Brenda English

In Washington, D.C., August is the hottest month. But as for the news, it can't get any colder: Congress is out of session. And fast-footed, fast-talking reporter Sutton McPhee is starved for a story. She'll even follow around a beat cop just to do a lousy little "day in the life" piece.

If only something would happen...

Then the cop she profiled is found dead in his apartment -- and the leader of a philanthropic organization is murdered. The police department hasn't connected the crimes, but Sutton has. And when the killer sets out to make Sutton the next victim, only one thought whispers in her ear -- careful what you wish for...