Abandoned in Death by J. D. Robb

In "Abandoned in Death" by J. D. Robb, New York City homicide detective Eve Dallas is faced with a chilling case involving a woman's body found in a playground. The victim appears meticulously groomed but with incongruous details like a new tattoo and outdated clothing. A note left at the scene, written in crayon, adds to the mystery: "Bad Mommy."

Eve enlists the help of the department's top profiler, who confirms her suspicion that the killer likely experienced childhood trauma, a subject Eve knows intimately. However, the perpetrator would now be around sixty years old, and no previous crimes with a similar MO are on record. What triggered this long-dormant trauma?

As Eve delves deeper, she discovers other missing women who resemble the first victim. With time running out, Eve must navigate a dark path into the past and a fractured mind to uncover the truth behind the killings. "Abandoned in Death" is a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of trauma, memory, and the lengths one will go to seek justice.