Detective Lauren Riley thought the nightmare was over when David Spencer walked out of court. But the young man she once investigated is back at the center of her life—and this time, another woman has disappeared.
Lauren has never believed David was innocent. Behind his carefully controlled smile, she sees a predator who knows how to manipulate evidence, deceive investigators and choose victims who may never get the chance to tell their stories. As the disappearance of Isabella Colon draws Lauren deeper into David’s world, she begins uncovering a chilling pattern of murder, missing women and secrets hidden in a disturbing collection of records known as The Murder Book.
But Lauren’s obsession comes at a dangerous cost. Her colleagues question her judgment, the clock is running out for Isabella, and David seems to know exactly how to turn Lauren’s greatest mistake against her.
To save an innocent woman, Lauren must face the monster she once helped free. But this time, bringing him to justice may not be enough.