Death Tax (Cynthia Webber Book 5)

When power and politics collide, trust no one. In the heart of Calgary, a controversial tax proposal isn't just stirring debate—it's igniting threats, intimidation, and . . . murder. Mayor Priscilla Byrnes, committed to the city she loves, finds herself ensnared in a shadowy political conspiracy that threatens to tear her world apart.When forensic accountant Cynthia Webber takes on a tax client as a favour, she becomes embroiled in Calgary’s politics, thrust into a whirlwind of treachery and deception. Teaming up with her best friend, investigative reporter Linda Reeves, and her new beau, Detective Warren Scott, she’s drawn into a high-stakes game of power and betrayal, where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every turn.When a whistleblower is found dead at City Hall, Cynthia, Linda, and Warren must unravel the truth before it's too late.Death Tax is a riveting political thriller that explores the dark underbelly of power, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of justice in a city where every alliance has a price.