She has a visit in her office from Trish Gambone, formerly from  St Marie Gorelli high school. In high school, Mary was a nerd and Trish a member of a group known as "The Mean Girls." Trish pleads for help in dealing with Bobby, her boyfriend, a mobster who beats her. Trish is afraid he will carry out his threat to kill her.  Mary recommends the police and court and a restraining order.  This is not what Trish wants and she storms out of the office.

Shortly thereafter, Trish vanishes, and The Mean Girls blame Mary for not protecting Trish. Mary feels guilty and, at a risk to her job, sets out to find what happened to Trish. In the meantime, she meets Anthony, a handsome bachelor who is reported to be gay. She finds herself attracted to him and at ease with him, the first time she has felt that way with a man.

Lady Killer is an entertaining book with a tightly knit plot.  The action is constant with challenging thoughts about friendships and loyalties. The encounters with Mary's Italian-American family and circle of friends add a refreshing and entertaining tone to the story.  It is like meeting old friends once again.

Daddy’s Girl [book 1] [book 2]
Dirty Blonde [book] [audio]
Killer Smile [audio]
Lady Killer [book]