Charlie has help in unraveling his conspiracy. But did he sign his partner's death warrant? "Difficult to put down"... "Great book from a great author"... "Would recommend to anyone who likes crime"... Charlie and Sarah know who killed Charlie's old partner. But when they arrest him, the feds release the killer, no questions asked. With a federal agent watching their every move, the two detectives must find a way to get the killer behind bars. Meanwhile, they have a city full of other deaths to deal with - from a public murder with no witnesses to an unstoppable wave of suicides. Can they get murder charges to stick to the killer? Or will the federal government stand in their way? Pick up your copy of One Step Ahead, the second of the Hardwick series by Tom Meitner. Readers call the Hardwick series, "a tremendous story"... and "difficult to stop reading". If you like fast-paced stories with gripping twists and turns, then the pages of this police mystery will turn themselves! Check it out today! Readers Are Saying… "A gripping conspiracy story!" - Amazon Review "Difficult to put down..." - Amazon Review "A new exciting storyline!" - Amazon Review "Full of suspense, can't wait to read the next in the series!" - Stefanie, Amazon Review "It kept me coming back to find out what happens next." - Danielle, Amazon Review "Don't want the story to end." - Amazon Review "Extraordinarily good!" - Amazon Review "Great read. Warning: You will want more." - Maria, Amazon Review