In 1930, Judge Joseph Crater vanishes after entering a New York City cab, leaving behind three women with Stella, his proper wife; Maria, their loyal maid; and Ritzi, his ambitious mistress. As the truth unravels, Ariel Lawhon's suspenseful debut mystery immerses readers in the city's jazz clubs, backstage dressing rooms, and shadowy streets. 'Genuinely surprising' (USA Today), this 'whodunit' reimagines a real-life scandal. Lawhon, a New York Times bestselling author, lives in Tennessee with her family.