In the Line of Fire — Bryan M. Powell

After saving Lily from Nelson Peterson a second time, Trace and his daughter begin to rebuild their lives. Using her money, Trace sets up his own investigation agency while Lily peruses a degree in Criminology. But it isn't long before their lives spin out of control at break-neck speed. Someone is following her. Her dorm room along with their condo gets ransacked. Trace believes the necklace holds the key. As the bodies begin to pile up, Trace and Lily find themselves caught in a web of lies, deceit, and murder which will crescendo into one explosive climax.