The Greater Good

In a city where progress hides dark secrets, Detective Thomas Mackay hunts for justice to protect the innocent from becoming the price of innovation.

Detective Thomas Mackay is drowning in grief. Haunted by the loss of his young daughter, he buries himself into his work, desperate to escape the pain. But his latest case—a brutal murder marked by months of unspeakable torture—pulls him into a world far darker than he could have imagined.

As Thomas and his partner, Jackie Torres, investigate the victim’s horrific death, they stumble upon a chilling pattern of disappearances among Seattle's homeless population. Their search for answers leads to a secretive research facility promising groundbreaking medical treatments. But beneath its façade of hope lies a disturbing underworld of corruption, unethical experiments, and human lives reduced to disposable assets.

The deeper Thomas digs, the more resistance he faces—from department funding cuts and denied warrants to his own lieutenant demanding he drop the case. He begins crossing lines he never thought he would—breaking laws and burning bridges—until the investigation consumes him entirely. As corruption reaches into the highest levels of power, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: in a city where money and power dictate morality, uncovering the truth might cost more than just his badge.

In this gripping first installment of the Network of Lies series, Jessica K. Webb crafts a heart-pounding thriller that explores the human cost of scientific advancement and the moral compromises made in the name of the greater good. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly's gritty detective work and Robin Cook's medical thrillers.