A Very Public Eye by Lori L. Lake

Greed? Hatred? Retaliation? Or a Cover-up? Winter has not yet set in, but young Eddie Bolton will never see another snowfall in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. Someone has diabolically killed him in what should have been a secure juvenile detox ward at the Benton Dowling Center. Leona Reese, a state investigator of fraud and licensing infractions, has been out of commission for three weeks due to surgery. On her first day back on the job, she is faced with the aftermath of the 17-year-old's death and is shocked by the brutality. Working with the local police, Leona discovers far too many people with motives for the killing, but precious little evidence. As she uncovers long-buried secrets, someone else is murdered, and now Leona realizes that she, too, is in danger. In the midst of her own emotional turmoil, is Leona strong enough and smart enough to confront and catch a clever and ruthless murderer? This is Book 2 in The Very Public Eye Mystery Series that began with Buyer's Remorse.