Melissa Neffordt: Streets of Lies

"Melissa Neffordt thought she'd found refuge in Albany-a place to disappear after a scandal destroyed her TV career. But when she meets Emiliano in a smoke-filled dive bar-all dark eyes and cartel ink-she realizes she's found pure danger instead. When an exclusive interview with the notorious 'Park South Killer' offers a path back to the spotlight, Melissa's refuge turns into a trap. Caught in a vortex of gang warfare and brutal secrets, she discovers that her world is built on a foundation of shifting truths. In a world of Streets of Lies, trust is a luxury she can't afford. As her past resurfaces and her health begins to wane, Melissa faces a harrowing reality: survival comes at a cost, and success is far deadlier than failure. In this world, the truth isn't just a headline-it's the deadliest weapon of all. Some women reinvent themselves; others discover they never knew who they were at all."