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Her father was one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. Now Detective Margot Phalen must face a chilling possibility: what if it runs in the family?
As the daughter of notorious serial killer Ed Finch, Margot has spent decades escaping her past—changing her name, her appearance, and building walls no one can breach, except her partner, Detective Wes Fox, whose growing closeness threatens the isolation she depends on.
When her troubled brother shows up needing a place to stay, pressuring her to participate in a true crime documentary about their father, Margot's carefully controlled world begins to unravel. Then she notices blood on her brother's shoes just as a body is discovered in a dumpster near her home. Is she being paranoid, or might the monstrous legacy of her father be closer than she ever imagined?
A visit to her imprisoned father delivers another gut-punch: Ed had an accomplice who's still free—and still hunting. As Margot investigates, she must confront the question that's haunted her entire life: how much of her father's darkness might she carry within herself?
Dark, gripping, and emotionally raw, this taut thriller will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Tana French, and Lisa Gardner.
"Completely mesmerized... The sheer pleasure I got from reading this came down to how masterfully it was written… a fantastic experience." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Wildly intriguing… pulls you into a trance and doesn't let go until the very last minute. Every time I had to put the book down, I couldn't wait to get back to it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Dark, emotional, and incredibly raw. I found myself reading well into the night because I just couldn't bear to stop… perfectly blends suspense and character-driven storytelling." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"What an incredible story – absolutely devoured it. I couldn't put this book down, definitely a page-turner. Every chapter is full of suspense… should be made into a Netflix series – loved it!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A dark and gripping thriller that totally pulls you in from the first page… blends crime, family drama, and psychological twists… intense and emotional." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"You cannot put these books down. They are gripping in the best way because they are so emotionally grabbing too." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Wow… This book started off fast-paced and continued… so real and so dark." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Another tour de force from Wiley. I was hooked from book one of the series and this book is possibly the best yet." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Alluring and gripping!!!! I loved every second of this book. I would truly recommend this series to all." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Edge-of-the-seat, can't-put-the-book-down tension… kept me engrossed and impatient for the next in the series. Captivating." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Oh my goodness… completely took my breath away! As a fan of thrillers, I found this book an absolute gem, and I couldn't put it down from the moment I started reading." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The stakes felt so real, and I found myself gasping out loud at some of the twists and turns. There were moments of sheer shock as well as heart-wrenching revelations that caught me off guard." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Another wild ride for Margot! If this series ran to 20 books I'd read every single one." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A fast-paced, gripping thriller that pulls you in and does not let go. It's dark, and it's twisty, and it's oh so enjoyable." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I am in love with this series. That's it. No notes. I love this series dearly." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"If you like thrillers with strong female main characters, police work, and fast-paced mysteries, you need to read this series, like yesterday!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐