Cincinnati homicide investigator Sonora Blair, widowed with two children, has lost some credibility with the department since she mishandled the case of a female-stalking serial killer (see Flashpoint). The last thing she needs is a new high profile case, but that is what she ends up with when Butch Winchell files a missing person's report. Butch's spouse Julia was last seen attending a conference in Cincinnati with her lover. At first Sonora and her partner, Sam Delarosa, think that if the woman turns up dead, either the husband or the lover killed her.

Evidence proves that Julia was murdered in cold blood. Her body was cut into small pieces and spread along the road between Cincinnati and her Tennessee residence to make identifying the body near impossible. Lady luck helps them prove that the body parts are Julia. The investigation turns in a direction neither law enforcement officer wants. Eight years ago, Julia witnessed an assailant drowning a pregnant woman in a college toilet, but was unable to prove anything because the culprit and the victim disappeared. While reading the local paper, she recognizes that killer is now a prominent local DA and media darling, and the victim was his spouse.

Julia leaves behind a tape that points the finger at the guilty party. However, Sonora and Sam know that it will not be easy to prove that such a law abiding citizen is a cold-blooded killer. The politico is aware of the duo's suspicions, but is arrogant enough to believe he can get away with a game of cat and mouse with his two favorite cops. Sonora and Sam think the clock is running out because the DA's second spouse is pregnant and he makes it clear that he is unhappy with that situation. Sonora expects this person feels he can get away with the removal of a second spouse unless she can act quick enough to stop him.

Lynn S. Hightower is one of this reviewer's favorite authors due in part to the realistic picture she draws of her characters. She creates real people who have personal problems outside the job. The individuals have to wrestle with deep moral issues and personal demons every time they go out the door. Eyeshot is fast paced, believable, and totally enthralling. It is not a who-done-it but a how do we catch him (similar to Hitchcock's Frenzy) within the confines of the law.