Fresh from their narrow escape at the casino, Rhys and Tilly crave a moment of peace—but danger has other plans. When their loyal friend Sporty calls for help, the duo is thrust into a deadly game involving a St. Louis crime syndicate and a treacherous grifter.
 
Their path collides with Anastassia Santiago, a fugitive from Cuba who leaves chaos in her wake. Now in Chicago, Santiago becomes an unpredictable rival, targeting the same prize Rhys and Tilly are after. With every step, the stakes escalate.
 
But the real trouble begins when a grisly murder implicates the trio, putting Detective Vonetta G hot on their trail. As the relentless detective closes in, Rhys and Tilly must outsmart a cunning adversary, untangle a deadly conspiracy, and evade the law—all while navigating shifting alliances and betrayal at every turn.
 
In a world where trust is a gamble and danger lurks in every shadow, the color of murder runs deep—and survival is the ultimate prize.