"Hard Boiled" by Patricia Santomasso is a gripping crime thriller that follows the story of a tough, relentless detective navigating the gritty underbelly of a crime-ridden city. As she delves deeper into a series of brutal murders, she uncovers a web of corruption that connects influential figures to a dark conspiracy. With her career and life at stake, she must confront her own demons and the dangers lurking in the shadows. As the stakes rise, the detective must rely on her instincts and unyielding determination to seek justice in a world where trust is scarce, and betrayal lurks around every corner. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Dragon Born Academy Series, The Dragon Born Academy .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .