K9 Officer Brinna Caruso wants to save and protect all the innocents in the world no matter what the cost. Suspended for disobeying a direct order and up against a town council that is considering whether to continue funding her K9 dog, she questions her career choice.

When the body of a young woman is found in the river with a mysterious tattoo on her hip, homicide detective Jack O’Reilly asks for Brinna’s help. It is soon clear that the victim’s death is more than a random act of violence, and Brinna must deal with issues from her past that threaten to overwhelm her.

A police procedural, Visible Threat delves into the evils of human trafficking. As a retired police officer, author Janice Cantore provides an accurate behind-the-scenes view of law enforcement and the challenges associated with solving cases. Through well-written dialogue and effective plot twists, the reader is quickly drawn into a story that sensitively yet realistically deals with a difficult topic. Teens would enjoy the story as well, but it should be read with discussion in mind regarding the topic of human trafficking.