Loyalty, secrets, and survival collide when a woman is found dead at an exclusive retreat in this provocative psychological thriller by the author of The Rules of Fortune.

No judgment, no obligations, no drama. That’s the intention of the weekend retreat for the Flock, an exclusive nationwide organization for Black women who have “made it.” Then a white woman, claiming Black heritage and desperate to be accepted, is found dead on the grounds. And Imani, a newly appointed executive member of the decades-old club, becomes the prime suspect.

As if the evidence mounting against her isn’t enough, Imani’s battling other demons too: the loss of her mother, a struggling marriage, mounting professional pressures, and a need for control that’s reaching a breaking point. When threats against the Flock escalate and an old rivalry resurfaces, more than Imani’s own future is at stake—so is the legacy of the sisterhood itself. As buried secrets, hidden agendas, and dangerous loyalties come to light, Imani faces an impossible choice: Does she protect the women she loves or expose a truth that could destroy them all?

© 2027 by Danielle Prescod, all rights reserved.

Danielle Prescod is the author of The Rules of Fortune and Token Black Girl. A fifteen-year veteran of the beauty and fashion industry, she is also a graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study and most recently the style director of BET.com. With Chrissy Rutherford, Danielle cofounded 2BG Consulting, which aids fashion and beauty brands and influencers on their anti-racism journeys. She dedicates her time to researching how feminism and social justice intersect with pop culture. Recently, her work has appeared in Porter magazine, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, and Marie Claire. An avid reader and writer, Danielle also loves TikTok, the arts, staying active, and especially horseback riding. For more information, visit www.danielleprescod.com.