When single mom and computer security specialist Kate Ford is suddenly and mysteriously put on administrative leave, she finds herself drawn into the drama of a lurid kidnapping case with ties to her company. Kate has enough on her plate dealing with a condition that leaves her extra-sensitive to stimuli, but the case is too juicy to leave untouched.

But what begins as simple curiosity quickly leads her to the country's darkest corners of power and leaves her and her family the target of a ruthless network of war profiteers, who will stop at nothing to protect their billion-dollar interests in Hostile Witness, the first in this sharp and engaging series. "Adams provides a tantalizing glimpse into a murky world where cybercrime, politics, and murder go hand in hand."
—Publishers Weekly

“Leigh introduces a feisty tech-savvy protagonist...Aficionados of conspiracy plots will enjoy this launch.”
—Library Journal

“The strong pacing makes this an engaging debut.”
—Booklist

"Fast-paced and filled with danger and mystery, Hostile Witness features a feisty heroine named Kate who doesn’t give up without a fight."
—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Last Ragged Breath

"With Hostile Witness, Leigh Adams introduces us to Kate Ford, who combines high-tech savvy with shoe-leather sleuthing to crack what only appears to be an open-and-shut case. Fast-paced and compelling, with sly touches of humor, Hostile Witness leaves the reader eager to see what’s next for Kate."
—Gwen Florio, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and author of Disgraced

“Leigh Adams expertly racks up the tension, turning a domestic crisis into a global one, and delivering a deftly plotted, thrilling, puzzle. She’s a writer to watch.”
—Jim Kelly, author of Death on Demand

"Mysterious characters and behaviors, innocent deaths overseas and their cover-up lead to an exhilarating finale that leaves the door open to more adventures from the inquisitive Kate.”
—Dennis Carstens, author of The Key to Justice, a Marc Kadella legal mystery