Synopsis

In Minneapolis, a chilling serial killer known as 'The Cremator' is leaving a trail of terror, meticulously anointing and then burning his victims in wooded parks. With three lives already claimed, his latest attack leaves a traumatized witness, who, inexplicably, refuses to speak. Enter Kate Conlan, a former FBI agent now working as a victim/witness advocate, tasked with deciphering the witness's silence while grappling with her own professional doubts. The case escalates when the newest victim is linked to enigmatic billionaire Peter Bondurant, leading to the involvement of Special Agent John Quinn, an acclaimed FBI profiler. Quinn's assignment forces Kate to confront a tumultuous shared past with him, adding a layer of personal tension to the high-stakes investigation. As the body count rises and the killer's motives remain elusive, Kate finds herself thrust into the most dangerous role of her career, realizing she is not only the key to stopping the elusive murderer but also his next intended target.

Critical Reception

"Tami Hoag cements her reputation as one of the most intense and compelling voices in the suspense genre with this gripping, high-stakes thriller."

Metadata

ISBN:9780553898477
Pages:594
Age Rating:16+

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