No Human Involved

The first in the mystery series featuring a former addict-turned-auto mechanic is "[a] gritty, gripping novel . . . surprisingly optimistic and funny" (Orange County Register).

After some tough times, Miranda "Munch" Mancini just wants to make an honest living. But her hopes for a new beginning are dashed when her abusive father turns up murdered.

Staying clean is one thing, but staying off Det. Mace St. John's radar may prove impossible—especially when he starts viewing her as a suspect not only in this case but also in multiple murders. Her only hope is to cut a deal with the detective, putting her own life on the line to catch a killer. But trust doesn't come easily for ex-junkies, or for cops. The impulse to betray this precarious alliance may be too strong for either to resist—and may get both of them killed—in this suspenseful mystery that "has grit and authentic street life to spare" (Publishers Weekly).

"Seranella drops us right down into the middle of a dark and perplexing world and makes us feel—along with her hero—just how hard it is to get out." —T. Jefferson Parker

"Smart plotting, taut suspense and a highly original heroine." —Desert Sun

"Scenes pulse with such startling immediacy—she's definitely worth another round." —Kirkus Reviews