First published 1993
In the small town of Cavanaugh, the peaceful facade hides a dark secret. Innocent citizens are being brutally murdered, their bodies found mutilated in a terrifying pattern. Detective Nick Parrish races to uncover the identity of the elusive killer before more lives are lost. As the body count rises, the town is consumed by fear and paranoia, with no one above suspicion. Parrish must confront his own demons and delve into the town's shadowy past to stop the bloodshed. With time running out and the killer closing in, Parrish faces the ultimate test of courage and justice.
Genres: mystery, crime, horror, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, race-against-time
Setting: California, San Francisco
230 pages · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: gore, violence