Consuelo Alvarado is 16, diabetic, pregnant, and the daughter of V.I.'s friend. When the baby arrives prematurely, both mother and daughter die in the hospital. Suspecting malpractice, V.I. begins an investigation that leads her to a cold-blooded coverup.
General Note
"Previously published in a Dell edition. Published by arrangement with the author"--T.p. verso.
"A Signet book."
Includes an excerpt from Hardball.
Series added by cataloger.