Blood Betrayal

In Blackwater Falls, Colorado, Harry Cooper, a police officer nearing retirement, kills Duante Reed, a young Black man, thinking he has a gun. In nearby Denver, a drug raid kills Mateo Ruiz, and Detective Inaya Rahman is familiar with the officer responsible, Kelly Broda, the son of John Broda, who attacked her in Denver. John pleads for Inaya's help to prove his son's innocence, and protests on both sides of the cases begin. The shooting raises questions about whether lethal force was necessary, and Inaya's prejudices may work against her.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

In Blackwater Falls, Colorado, Harry Cooper, a police officer nearing retirement, is pursuing a group of local vandals when the situation escalates into a tragic incident. Believing one of the vandals to be armed, Harry opens fire, unintentionally killing Duante Reed, a young Black man. The gun in his hands turns out to be a bottle of spray paint. Meanwhile, in nearby Denver, a drug raid goes awry, resulting in the death of Mateo Ruiz, a Latino teen. The officer believed responsible for Mateo's death is Kelly Broda, a name Detective Inaya Rahman is all too familiar with. Kelly is the son of John Broda, a police officer who had previously attacked Inaya when they were both in Denver. John arrives at Inaya's doorstep, pleading for her help in proving the innocence of his son, who he claims is a different breed of man than his father. With the Denver Police force stretched thin between the two cases, protests on both sides of the incidents begin. Lieutenant Wagas Seif and Inaya face the challenging task of navigating the complexities and tensions that arise. Harry, known for his dedication to the communities he served, finds himself questioning the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Duante, a street artist with no prior criminal record, raises questions about the justification of his death. Mateo's involvement in drug dealing raises concerns about whether lethal force was necessary. And as Inaya confronts her own prejudices, she questions whether Kelly's actions truly deviate from his father's reputation. The cases unfold, revealing a web of secrets and lies that challenge the perceptions of both the officers and the communities they serve. Inaya and Wagas must navigate the delicate balance between justice and empathy, as they strive to uncover the truth and bring closure to the families affected by these tragic events.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250822406