A genius with the heart of a killer. Silently, he becomes the shadow of his prey. His steps are careful and well thought out. He haunts the police with riddles about the crimes he is about to commit. He always makes sure it is too late to save the lives of his victims.

Eve Dallas found the first victim inside his apartment. A gruesome homicide. The second victim was murdered in an empty luxury apartment. The commonalities between the two men seemed minimal.

Both suffered unspeakable torture before their deaths. Both had kept a well-guarded secret for ten years. A secret that Roarke, Eve's husband, also shared. Time is the enemy, and Eve must act quickly before another victim is added to the list.