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

When Wu Ling boards the steamer for San Francisco, she believes she’s on the path to a glamorous career as a fashion model. But the promises were lies. Now trapped in a life of servitude and unspeakable abuse, she knows one thing–she must escape before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, Leigh Parker, investigative journalist, is hunting for a story that will make a difference. Through the parallel stories of Wu Ling, a trafficked Chinese woman, and Sammi, an American teenager caught up in domestic trafficking, the novel explores the brutality of exploitation and the long road to freedom.

With traffickers closing in, and a ruthless pimp determined to silence those who speak out, Ling’s and Sammi’s fates hang in the balance. Can Leigh uncover the truth, expose the guilty, and free the captives? Will Ling find the courage to trust again and reclaim the life stolen from her? And what of Sammi?

Inspired by real-life events Slaying the Serpent: Ling’s Story is a gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that shines a light on the hidden world of modern-day slavery and the relentless fight to bring justice to the exploited. Perfect for fans of investigative thrillers, courageous heroines, and stories that expose hard truths while offering hope to readers of crime fiction and socially-conscious novels.