Lena Jones

**Series: Lena Jones** **Author: Betty Webb** In the heart of the sun-soaked Southwest, where secrets are whispered beneath the vast desert sky and shadows linger in forgotten corners, private investigator Lena Jones delves into the darkest corners of humanity. A former foster child marked by tragedy, Lena's life is a tapestry woven with threads of loss, resilience, and an unrelenting quest for truth. Each case she undertakes not only challenges her skills as a detective but also forces her to confront the haunting specters of her own past. In the gripping saga of the Lena Jones series, Webb navigates the treacherous terrain of polygamy and power dynamics in *Desert Wives*. When the shocking arrest of a distraught mother for the murder of a compound leader reveals a sinister underbelly of deceit, Lena takes it upon herself to infiltrate the insular world of the Purity compound. Posing as a dutiful wife, she races against time to unearth hidden motives and buried secrets among the Circle of Elders, whose iron grip on their followers threatens to silence the truth forever. With every clue unearthed, Lena's past collides with her present, forcing her to reevaluate the fragments of memory surrounding her own chaotic childhood. As danger mounts and the web of deceit tightens, Lena must rely on her instincts more than ever—can she unravel the mystery before becoming a victim of the very darkness she seeks to expose? Join Lena Jones on a spellbinding journey of loss, courage, and discovery that will leave you yearning for answers long after the final page. In this series, the desert may reveal its secrets, but it can just as easily bury them forever. Are you ready to uncover the truth?