Trophy Wife

Crime fiction writer Ifeanyi Esimai introduces his new character, SIPD Detective Vikki Mattsen, in this gripping murder mystery. The story takes place in St. Ives, New Jersey, where Eve Appleton, a millionaire's wife, has been killed in a devastating explosion at her getaway cottage.As Mattsen and her relentless partner Mike Gomez delve deeper into the case, they discover a complex network of lies and treachery that spans from the affluent upper class to the town's darkest corners. Was Appleton's death an unfortunate accident or a meticulously planned homicide? With Esimai's exceptional storytelling and heart-pounding suspense, readers will be on the edge of their seats as Mattsen and Gomez race against time to catch the killer before they strike again. This compact and delightful murder mystery will keep you enthralled until the very end.