Sierra Justice is a brilliant environmental attorney drowning in debt and haunted by her past. She has two dreams: a better life for her young son, Benny, and continuing her mother’s legacy of protecting the environment. Caught at a crossroads where one dream comes at the cost of the other, she must choose between remaining principled in poverty or unsettled in unbelievable wealth. She accepts a lucrative, yet reprehensible job offer from notorious billionaire developer, Wade Ford. A generous salary. Perks. A once-in-a-lifetime bonus for one year of her legal work on Ford’s controversial construction project deep in pristine Grand Canyon National Park. As the year draws to a close, a brutal mercenary sent by a clandestine organization sets a deadly plan in motion. As Sierra discovers the sinister truth she is forced once again to choose between her conscience and her child; only this time the stakes are far higher than financial security. Paths converge. Lies are exposed. Blood is spilled. Deceit Runs Red. "I laughed, I teared up, I shook my head and sighed. I had to put the book down in frustration or shock several times. I can't wait to see what Sierra gets up to in the next book!" - Denise Ekk "This is the first novel in a new trilogy and really sets the hook! The characters feel real and pull you into their story, you struggle through the challenges alongside them, and the plot is gripping." Sarah Burrell "Well researched from both interview and personal hiking experience, the geography checks out. Character development is well done, layered, with motives being uncovered over time. Included is a romantic dilemma that might even qualify this thriller as a beach read." - Barry Bridges "I had a hard time putting my book down so I could sleep. I definitely recommend this book to read." - Roxi Robert Falkenberg was born in West Texas and has a love for mountains and big skies and books. He received his BA in English from Texas State University where he began writing short stories. He was later an editor and staff writer for the St. Mary's Law Journal. In his time as a judge, he has created in collaboration with other legal professionals on various projects and has also worked as a freelance ghostwriter. He lives in Texas with his wife and children.