About Broken Shields by Elliot Stone
Available Free July 15-17, 2026
A cop is dead.
The case looks airtight.
It isn’t.
When a Tideview police officer is found murdered, the evidence points conveniently to a single suspect. Too conveniently for IA Detective Kat Booker.
The timeline fits.
The motive is obvious.
The department is ready to close the case.
Kat isn’t.
As she continues the investigation, a small circle of suspects emerges—each with something to hide, each with a reason to want the victim dead. The deeper Kat digs, the more the story unravels, exposing contradictions, long-buried secrets, and a past that refuses to stay in the past.
This isn’t just another case.
Twelve years ago, on the same dock, Kat lost everything.
Now the truth is circling back.
With pressure mounting from inside the department and the clock ticking toward a wrongful arrest, Kat must untangle a web of lies before the real killer disappears for good.
Everyone is a suspect.
Everyone is lying.
The only question is—can you figure out the truth before she does?
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Author Bio:
I write crime fiction that blends police procedure with psychological suspense, exploring the moments when ordinary people make extraordinary mistakes. My goal is to tell fast-paced stories with believable characters, difficult choices, and twists that feel earned.
I live in the hills of Fallbrook, California, with my wife, Ruth, our blended family, and a lively assortment of dogs, chickens, and quail. When I'm not writing, I'm usually tending a small vineyard, making wine, or convincing myself I'll finally win my next chess match.