An enigmatic young woman struggles to discover her role in solving a puzzling murder. After the slaying of a brilliant robotics pioneer, Lila must decide how far she'll go to catch the killer and uncover the real source of the ominous plot. In a race against time, the gutsy heroine must unearth the truth before the sinister forces aligned against her destroy everyone and everything she holds dear. Lacrimosa is a sci-fi thriller ride through a riveting world of cutting-edge androids, nefarious secrets, and shocking betrayals. Will justice or love prevail? "Lacrimosa is part sci-fi, part crime thriller, and all character-driven heart. With kick-ass, powerful women-both android and human-Jourdan gives voice to characters you'll love and love to hate. Laura Benedict, author of THE STRANGER INSIDE