kill and tell: a novel (cia spies series book 1) (english edition)  <b>family secrets and murder converge in this captivating and suspenseful romance from <i>new york times </i>bestselling author linda howard.</b><br /><br /><i>some secrets need to be told...</i><br /><br />still reeling from her mother&apos;s recent death, karen whitlaw is stunned when she receives a package containing a mysterious notebook from her estranged father, whom she has barely seen since his return from the vietnam war decades ago. then, a shocking phone call: karen&apos;s father has been murdered on the gritty streets of new orleans.<br /><br /><i>even if they lead to murder....</i><br /><br />for homicide detective marc chastain, something about the case of a murdered homeless man just doesn&apos;t add up--especially after he meets the victim&apos;s daughter. far from the cold woman he expected, karen whitlaw is warm and passionate. she is also in serious danger. a string of "accidents" have shaken karen to the core, and forced her into the protective embrace of the charming detective she vowed to resist. together they unravel a disturbing story of politics, power, and murder—and face a killer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on her father&apos;s secrets.<br /><br />