All the Way Gone: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel By Joanna Schaffhausen

In the fourth installment of the Detective Annalisa Vega series, The Good Sociopath, Annalisa Vega faces a case that challenges her beliefs about morality and psychology. Her client, Mara Delaney, is an author who has written a book titled The Good Sociopath, arguing that certain sociopaths, like Chicago neurosurgeon Dr. Craig Canning, are beneficial to society despite their lack of empathy. Mara now fears that Canning, despite his impressive medical achievements, might be involved in a sinister crime.

The case revolves around a young woman from Canning’s apartment building who has recently died under suspicious circumstances. Mara is convinced that Canning might be responsible and needs Annalisa's help to investigate before her book is published. Annalisa is thrust into a web of deceit as she uncovers that the deceased had enemies, and the initial police conclusion of an accidental death seems too convenient.

As Annalisa digs deeper, she finds herself entangled in a psychological game with Canning, whose charm and composed demeanor either conceal a chilling truth or reflect Mara’s dubious theory. Annalisa becomes obsessed with proving Canning’s guilt, risking her safety as she delves into the darker aspects of his psyche. The case turns into a high-stakes battle of wits, with Annalisa pushing the boundaries of her investigation while confronting the unsettling reality that sociopaths might prioritize victory above all else.

In the end, as Annalisa unravels the shocking truth behind the young woman’s death, she may find that the cost of uncovering the truth is far greater than she anticipated.