Danger. Corruption. Passion.

She’s digging deep. He’s hiding the truth.

When preservationist Samantha Jordan’s team discovers a woman’s remains at a controversial San Antonio construction site, she won’t let handsome police detective Nick Ballard stonewall her. No matter how cold the case is or how much danger she’s in.

After witnessing his corrupt partner’s murder, Nick’s career is in a downward spiral. And his only chance of pulling out of the tailspin is to derail Samantha’s investigation. But the obstinate historian refuses to step aside and let the police handle things.

Barely surviving a massive explosion and a hit and run, Samantha and Nick go on the run. Samantha’s knowledge of historic buildings and Nick’s connections help them stay one step ahead of their pursuers.

As they follow the trail of clues that leads to the murdered woman’s identity, Nick realizes local police corruption runs deeper than the tunnels leading to the Alamo…as do his feelings for Samantha...But will his buried secrets get them killed?