No one is safe when a crime reporter confronts the secrets of his dark past in a terrifying novel of revenge and redemption by the author of The Man Trapped by Shadows.

The son of a serial killer, investigative reporter Rooker Lindstrom has been shadowed by death. He believes the worst is behind him, until a body is discovered in California that matches the MO of Tate Meachum, the Madman killer. But Meachum, who counted Rookers son among his victims, has been in prison all these years. Did Rooker help lock away the wrong man? Or is the latest kill the work of a copycat?

PI Tess Harlow doesnt want to be involved this time: Rooker has taken years off her life. But she also knows that Rooker returning to California is sure to spell troubleand Rooker talking to Meachum is the least of their problems. Do Meachums mind games hold the key to the puzzle, or are they just another distraction covering up yet another crime? Rooker is sure the murders are meant for himbut why?

For Rooker, on this final hunt, the most disturbing truths are yet to come.