<p><strong>Two detectives. A lethal female assassin. Who will survive?</strong></p><p></p><p>Jade Dragon is the star of a blockbuster video game franchise, but someone in San Francisco is playing for real. Her first target: Dragonsoft president Toshigi Tasoto. One man decapitated. Another burned alive. The bloodshed has only just begun.</p><p></p><p>The silent killer strikes without warning-a deadly martial arts expert with a samurai sword. On her trail are veteran cop Lakeysia Symons and her reckless, womanizing partner Kyle Travis. Their pursuit leads them to Tasoto's daughter Nicole, the brilliant game designer who created the iconic ninja character.</p><p></p><p>As the investigation-and Kyle's relationship with the suspect-heats up, the body count escalates. Jade strikes at homes, workplaces, and even the police precinct.</p><p></p><p>All the victims are linked to Nicole. But is she an innocent pawn... or a scheming murderess?</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Basic Instinct</em> meets <em>Kill Bill</em> in this relentless, action-packed crime thriller where no one is safe. Expect a fast-paced mystery, dangerous romance, and shocking twists.</strong></p>