A desperate escape. A dangerous pursuit.
                                A fight for freedom.

Wu Ling boarded a freightliner in Hong Kong bound for San Francisco believing she was on the path to a lucrative career as a fashion model. But the promises were lies. Now, trapped in a life of servitude and unspeakable abuse, she knows she must escape at all costs.

Meanwhile, Portland-based investigative reporter Leigh Parker is hunting for a story that will make a difference. When she learns her Chinese friend Wu Ling has been trafficked to San Francisco, Leigh dives into the dark underworld of human trafficking along the I-5 Corridor.

As Ling fights for survival, a ruthless pimp claims her as his own. Can Leigh find and free Ling before it is too late? Will Ling muster the courage to trust again--and reclaim the life stolen from her?

Inspired by real-life events, Slaying the Serpent is a gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that shines a light on the worldwide issue of modern-day slavery and the relentless fight to bring justice to the exploited. Perfect for fans of investigative thrillers, courageous heroines, and the ongoing struggle against systemic evil.

Slaying the Serpent: Ling's Story is the second book in the Sisters without Borders Series.