The clock is ticking, even though Marlee has already been missing for over six years.

Isaac Sofer has three months before his wife is declared dead. But when Jesse and Cindy arrive to take the case, it quickly becomes clear that Isaac is just playing along. Though the initial request for their services?and even the payment?came from his accounts, he didn't hire them.

And he doesn't know who did.

Finding Marlee, dead or alive, is only the first step.

Almost seven years ago, someone wanted Marlee Sofer dead. Now, it's possible that same person desperately needs her alive.

Tear Us Apart is the third book in the Hangman's Shadow series but it can be read as a standalone. Cold cases that aren't as cold as they should be, from a USA Today bestselling author.