Chicago Detective Harriet Foster has a solid 17-year career so far working in city law enforcement. But she’s adapting to a new “old school” partner and male-dominated team after the sudden death of her previous partner. And on her first day, a body is found on the Chicago Riverwalk, with chilling details indicating a premeditated murder. Hide is the beginning of a new series by award-winning author Tracy Clark, in which Foster must simultaneously deal with her grief and catch a possible serial killer before more bodies turn up around the city. 

As Foster begins working on the murder case, she’s also getting to know her new partner, Lonergan, and the rest of the department. Everyone knows that her previous partner died by suicide and left behind a husband and kids. She wants to simply focus on the job. But it’s clear that her grief and lack of closure take up lots of her mental energy. Nevertheless, she knows she has a job to do. And then another body turns up with the same red hair and bright blue eyes as the first victim. Now Foster and the rest of the department worry that there may be a serial killer on the loose. 

Foster and Lonergan continue to follow leads, including the victims’ acquaintances and last known whereabouts. While readers attempt to unravel the case with Foster, we also follow the storyline of Bodie and Amelia Morgan. The twin siblings discovered their father’s disturbing secret at 12 years old, yet swore to never tell a soul. And since he disappeared mysteriously after sending them off to college, they only have each other and their dark past. Amelia often feels responsible for Bodie – whether it’s checking up to make sure he stays out of trouble, or picking him up when he is. 

When Bodie’s psychiatrist, Dr. Silva brings him to Foster’s attention, the two storylines sync up and Clark takes us for a ride for the remainder of Hide. And just when we think we’ve got the case figured out, Clark throws in a twist that fans know and love her for. 

Fans of Clark know that she doesn’t shy away from the gritty, dark side of crime/suspense novels. Readers beware that Hide includes sensitive content such as suicide, murder, and body dismemberment. If you can get past that, you’re in for a treat. Clark knows how to write suspense/thriller, and those who enjoyed Cass Raines will love getting to know Harriet Foster. 

Tracy Clark becomes a second-time guest on The Nerd Cantina Show. During an upcoming Cantina Conversation episode, she talks about what draws her to the suspense/thriller genre and the challenges of creating a new character after spending so much time with her previous series. Keep an ear out for the interview and pre-order Hide, available January 1, 2023.