No Good Deeds

No Good Deeds by Laura Lippman is a mystery novel published by HarperCollins on February 27, 2007. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Tess Monaghan, a private investigator working as a consultant for a Baltimore newspaper, who becomes embroiled in a complex case involving the unsolved murder of a young federal prosecutor. When her boyfriend, Crow, introduces a street kid into their lives, Tess discovers that the boy holds a crucial piece of information related to the homicide, leading her to make a difficult ethical decision.

As Tess navigates the challenges of protecting the boy’s identity, she faces dire consequences, including threats from federal agents and a killer. The narrative explores themes of morality and the repercussions of good intentions, as Tess must unravel the deadly connections surrounding the case while dealing with the fallout of her choices. Readers can expect a gripping exploration of mystery and detective work, with a focus on women sleuths in a contemporary setting.