Always the Quiet Ones

In this gripping novel of psychological suspense, Beatrice "Bea" Ku—a dedicated young Filipina American attorney—finds her career shattered when a betrayal at her Seattle law firm denies her a long-deserved promotion. As her suppressed anger and anxiety bubble to the surface, Bea confronts the toxic dynamics of her life, including her complex feelings toward her childhood friend Allegra and her husband Caleb. Fueled by resentment and a desire for change, she jokingly agrees to a murder pact with a fellow disillusioned woman, only to discover that their dark agreement may hold more weight than anyone anticipated.