The First Shot
Set before The Last Mrs. Parrish, this prequel novella follows Amber Patterson's first big con. After reinventing herself, Amber targets wealthy widower Jake Crawford, determined to secure a fortune through charm and manipulation. But Jake's daughter, Daisy Ann, sees through her from the start. When Amber pushes her scheme too far, the outcome creates a bitter enemy who will resurface years later.
- Amber/Lana - Narrator/gold digger
- Jake - Amber's husband
- Daisy Ann Briscoe - Jake's adult daughter
- Amber grows up poor and reinvents herself to climb into wealth.
- She targets Jake Crawford, a wealthy widower, and marries him..
- Daisy Ann distrusts Amber from the start.
- Amber subtly isolates Jake from Daisy Ann, painting Daisy as ungrateful and straining their relationship.
- Over time, Amber's greed grows. She no longer wants to wait for wealth through marriage; she wants it immediately and free from Daisy Ann's interference.
- Amber stages a hunting accident by shooting Jake in the back, killing him.
- After his death, Amber is shocked to discover Jake had already transferred control of his assets and company to Daisy Ann years earlier. Daisy becomes head of his accounts and his business, leaving Amber with almost nothing.
- Daisy Ann is sure that Amber murdered her father and vows to one day expose her.
- Amber leaves with her eyes set on a new target, Jackson Parrish.
This was such a good prequel to the Mrs. Parrish series. Every plot point was interesting, nothing felt rushed and there was still a surprise/satisfying ending. If you like the Mrs. Parrish series you will love this book.
- Amber (real name Lana) - Alive - Leaving Texas to pursue her next target, Jackson Parrish
- Jake - Dead - Shot by Amber
- Daisy Ann Briscoe - Alive - No further details
- Murder
- Gun violence
- Grief
- Gaslighting
- Sexual content
- Stalking
Publisher: Audible
ISBN: 9798767348817
Publication Date: November 12, 2020
Note: Details are for the original edition. Other formats, editions, and audiobook versions may be available.
