Twenty years ago, a group of doctors formed a partnership to build a medical office plaza in Massachusetts. While it wasn't the most above-board deal ever made, the doctors have found continued profit and success--until now. Someone wants the doctors dead, and he or she has already succeeded in murdering two of them. The identity of the killer remains unknown. Is it a madman with a vendetta against the medical profession, a small-time bookie seeking revenge for a shady real estate deal, or a disgruntled former construction manager who was unjustly fired? The widow of one of the slain doctors has a clue--but she's too afraid to tell the police. She hires Boston private investigator Daniel Gallagher to help track down the murderer. But as Gallagher begins to unravel the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of danger and political intrigue. With the stakes growing higher, Gallagher faces a growing threat to keep him quiet before he reveals the damaging truth. But when push comes to shove, has Gallagher made a Fatal Gamble?
Gallagher begins to put the final pieces of this deadly mystery together. But an old nemesis has plans to bring about Gallagher's demise. Who will fire the final shot?
Johnny Nicoletti arrives in Boston with a specific assignment: to make sure that Gallagher has investigated his last case. Will Kate become an unsuspecting casualty?
Gallagher continues his investigation in Washington, DC and uncovers a critical clue to ultimately solving the murder case.
Gallagher has a meeting with Congressman Prendergast's Chief of Staff. Jimmy Nolan has plans for murder.
Gallagher comes to grips with the danger of this case. He pursues his leads to Washington DC and the office of Congressman William J. Prendergast.
Gallagher interviews Mickey Ryan in jail and is determined to stay on the case and find the killer.
Gallagher spends Thanksgiving weekend with Kate. She expresses her concerns about the danger in this case. Gallagher attends Mickey Ryan's arraignment and has an unexpected encounter with his ex-wife.
Mickey Ryan is arrested for the murders of two of the doctors. Gallagher wonders if he will be removed from the case.
Congressman William J. Prendergast and Johnny Nicoletti make their first appearances. But Gallagher only has eyes for Kate.
Gallagher quickly learns that this is a far more complicated matter than he originally thought.
The quiet New England town of West Castle, Massachusetts is the scene of two shocking murders.