A killer leaves a masterpiece at every murder scene—and Detective John Keegan must decipher the art before it claims more lives.

Hollywood superstar Patrick Dillons is found brutally murdered, his crime scene transformed into a macabre tribute to his most famous films. At first glance, Dillons seemed perfect: adored by audiences, hounded by paparazzi, and envied by rivals. But as Keegan peels back the layers of this manufactured persona, he’s forced to confront the truth—Dillons cultivated an immaculate image while keeping dangerous secrets under wraps.

Now working with his new partner and longtime friend Karl Lavin, Keegan chases down leads that spiral outward from Tinseltown’s glitz into the corridors of Washington power. The killer isn’t just brilliant and tech-savvy; they seem driven by a mission to reshape the city’s future. Every clue at the scene could be the key—or a misdirection—forcing Keegan to choose his steps carefully as he navigates a labyrinth of hidden agendas.

For Keegan, life has changed since his earlier cases. He’s no longer a lone detective with nothing to lose; he has a family and a future to protect. While he unravels the twisted motives behind Dillons’ death, Keegan wrestles with confidential information that threatens to fracture his career and his personal life. He must balance justice and secrecy, home and duty, all while a cunning adversary watches every move.

The Down Side, the fourth John Keegan Mystery, immerses readers in a high-profile killing that exposes the raw nerves of entertainment, politics, and crime. This gripping entry—part one of an exciting two-part arc—welcomes newcomers and rewards devoted fans, plunging them deeper into a cityscape where power and deception paint over every truth. Will Keegan decode the killer’s masterpiece before the city’s dark side swallows him whole? Dive in and find out.