In this twist of a mystery, Andrew follows the life of Kira Logan, a sculptor who gets pulled into the Medford family's feud for her next job. She's been contracted to build two bronze sculptures of the founding doctors for the local hospital owned by the Medfords. Some of the Medfords would prefer the funds be put in their pockets instead of wasted on the sculptures, while others are adamant about the sculptures being built. And little does Kira know that the job she's accepted could very well cost her life. A long-forgotten rumored scandal brings out the ugly in those who don't want the sculptures to be made. All the while, the stakes escalate with every new threat and, as the title foreshadows, with death.

Andrew's writing is particularly descriptive and shows how knowledgeable she is about bronze sculpting. It's always a treat when such details are brought accurately into fiction. It goes a long way toward making the plot believable. It also helps shape the main character, Kira. Though Kira is the protagonist, the story includes points of view from almost every character. This can be a bit much initially because it makes it difficult to connect to the various players and offers too many leads. However, it does make for an interesting bird's eye view of the conflict. In the end, even with this view, Andrew manages to surprise with a twist in events. Furthermore, although some characters feel flat in their motives, Andrew ensures that every single one of them stands out. Overall, its short chapters and escalating stakes make for a fast-paced, enjoyable read.

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