Listen up, folks! Detective Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus are back in action in the stunning metropolis of Los Angeles. Hold on tight, because this gripping thriller from the incredible mind of New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman will leave you breathless.
When a kidnapping hits too close to home, Peter and his partner, Detective Tyler McAdams, find themselves entangled in an unsolved case. It all starts with a body discovered in the very woods where a man vanished in upstate New York. Talk about eerie coincidence.
But that's not the only storm brewing in Peter's life. Brace yourselves, because Teresa McLaughlin, the biological mother of Peter and Rina's foster son, Gabe, has made a daring escape to Los Angeles. She's on the run, hoping to dodge a court injunction amidst a messy divorce. Unfortunately, L.A. turns out to be no safe haven for her.
Teresa soon finds herself in the clutches of ruthless men who show her no mercy. She wakes up, battered and on the brink of consciousness, only to discover that both of her children are missing. Desperate and panicking, she reaches out to Gabe for help. That poor woman, her situation couldn't get any worse.
With his mother's life hanging by a thread, Gabe reaches out to his trusted allies—Peter, Rina, and even his not-so-savory biological father, the notorious Christopher Donatti. Donatti, a former hitman from a seriously shady criminal family, is now living the high life as a millionaire in Nevada. Quite the character to have on your side, wouldn't you say?
But bringing Donatti into the mix isn't as simple as it seems. Gabe, Peter, and Rina know they're making a dangerous pact with the devil himself. However, they might not have a shot at rescuing the kids without him. It's a desperate move, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
As these unlikely allies race against the clock to find the kidnappers, the tension steadily rises. Brace yourselves for an epic showdown that will leave you on the edge of your seat. It's a battle where no one will emerge unscathed. Get ready, because this adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride will have you holding your breath until the very last word.