"An intricate thriller that begins with a missing girl and ends up in unexpected territory" from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).

A schoolgirl found it on a nature hike. A severed human foot wearing pink nail polish. A gruesome but invaluable clue that leads forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman down a much darker trail—to a dangerous psychopath whose powers of persuasion seem to have no end. Only by teaming up with sheriff's detective Kendall Stark can Birdy hope to even the odds in a deadly game. It's a fateful decision the killer wants them to make. And it's the only way Birdy and Kendall can find their way to a murderer who's ready to kill again . . .

Praise for Gregg Olsen's Novels
"Grabs you by the throat."—Kay Hooper
"An irresistible page-turner."—Kevin O'Brien
"Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners."—The Seattle Times
"Frightening . . . a nail-biter."—Suspense Magazine
"A work of dark, gripping suspense."—Anne Frasier
"Truly a great read."—Mystery Scene Magazine
"Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners." —Seattle Times
"Grabs you by the throat." —Kay Hooper
"The fifth Waterman and Stark thriller from the very talented Gregg Olsen . . . it's truly a great read." —Mystery Scene Magazine