After two years in the Seattle Police Department, Detective Alice Madison has finally found the kind of personal and professional peace she has never known before.
When a local burglary escalates into a horrific murder, Madison is put in charge of the investigation. She finds herself tracking a killer who may have haunted the city for years - and whose brutality is the stuff of myth in high security prisons.
As she delves deeper into the case, Madison learns that the widow of one of the victims is being stalked - is the killer poised to strike again? But then her own past comes under scrutiny from enemies close to home, and Madison's position on the force - and the fate of the case itself - are suddenly thrown in jeopardy.

Praise for V.M. Giambanco
'A creepy, effective serial killer tale' Sun
'Giambanco is a name to watch' Daily Mail
'A great debut . . . you won't put this one down' Globe and Mail
'A brilliant suspense thriller, filled with tension and twists. Beautifully written' Chris Carter
'An impressive debut, absolutely recommended' Euro Crime

Madison and her colleagues are strongly written, compelling characters and the primary plot is high-octane stuff