Devil's Chew Toy

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2023 LEFT COAST CRIME BEST DEBUT NOMINEE, 2023 AGATHA AWARDS BEST FIRST NOVEL NOMINEE. 2022 YEARS BEST LIST: Crime Reads, BOLO Books Review, PopSugar, and Book Riot. Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes up in a stranger's bed, half-naked and sporting a black eye. Soon after, police arrive, investigating the disappearance of Latino dancer Camilo Rodriguez, suspected to be linked to foul play. Determined to uncover the truth, Hayden connects with Camilo's devoted friends, Hollister and Burley, who reveal that Camilo, a "Dreamer," has faced significant challenges since his parents' deportation. Believing the police won't prioritize Camilo's case, the trio embarks on a quest to find him. Their first lead takes them to Barkingham Palace, a pet store where Camilo worked part-time. The owner, Della Rupert, feigns ignorance, but Hayden suspects otherwise. Meanwhile, Camilo's ex-boyfriend, Ryan, has suddenly become wealthy, raising further suspicions. Hayden and Hollister's investigation leads them to a secure airport warehouse, where they uncover a shocking connection between Ryan and Della, revealing a twisted scheme that has enriched them both. The search culminates on a stunning estate in Puget Sound, where the truth about Camilo's disappearance and the fate of his family is finally revealed.