First published 1992
Simon Farrell steps off the plane onto American soil after years in captivity. The hostage ordeal has ended, but his real nightmare begins at home. His wife has moved on with another man. Sleep brings no peace, only visions of the brutality he endured. Meanwhile, an ex-convict walks free with his own agenda. Prison taught him that violence brings satisfaction. Years of beatings and psychological torture shaped him into something deadly. He chooses his target carefully: a family that represents everything he was denied. As Simon struggles with his shattered psyche, this predator circles closer. Two damaged men, both scarred by captivity, move toward a collision that will test whether Simon can overcome his trauma or become consumed by it.
Genres: fiction, suspense, crime, contemporary, action, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, redemption, second-chance, trauma-recovery
Setting: America
298 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness, violence