Book Series and Author

The twenty-fourth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman.

Plot Overview

They thought the murders were over. But now there’s a new victim…

Setting and Initial Discovery

On a crisp September morning in the woods of upstate New York, Rina Decker stumbles upon human remains. She calls her husband, Peter, a former detective lieutenant with LAPD. Within hours, the forest is transformed into a frenetic crime scene.

Investigation Details

As Decker and his partner, Tyler McAdams, further investigate, they realize they’re most likely dealing with a missing student from the Five Colleges of Upstate. And when more bodies are found in the same area, Decker and McAdams know this isn’t just a one-off murder case.

Climax and Threat

Now they must race to protect their community from a psychopathic killer still in the area – and on the hunt for a fresh victim.