Sandra Brown's White Hot

Sayre Hoyle, a successful interior designer from San Francisco, returns to her hometown in Louisiana after her brother's unexpected death. She reconnects with her father, Huff Hoyle, a corrupt factory owner who rules the town with fear and intimidation. As Sayre investigates her brother's death, she uncovers a web of dark secrets, lies, and cover-ups, putting herself and those around her in danger.