A riveting legal thriller that takesthe reader into the twisting labyrinthof the criminal justice system, thedeep recesses of a womans heart anda maelstrom of dark desire, violenceand danger. Judge Kate Wood is a young,bright and brave woman whosejudicial career takes second place toher hunt for the person that savagelymurdered her sister and brother-inlaw. In the aftermath, Kate is left withher sisters teenage son, Jeremy. Whilelearning of her sisters sinister side oflife, she herself is being stalked by akiller whose terrifying attacks leaveno clue as to identity or motive. There appears to be no safe havenfor Kate as she struggles to save hercareer, her nephew and her life.