Part of Lucas Davenport, book 6
First published 1997
Lucas Davenport steps back into Minneapolis police work after two years away, now wearing the badge of Deputy Chief. His return brings immediate friction with Meagan Connell, a sharp-tongued state investigator convinced that a series of vicious attacks on women share a common perpetrator. Davenport initially resists her theory, but the evidence forces him to reconsider. The attacks show a pattern of escalating violence, each more savage than the last. The perpetrator watches his targets during their private moments, studying them before he strikes. His methods reveal both exceptional skill and growing confidence. Davenport realizes Connell's instincts were correct. They face a predator who views his recent crimes as practice rounds. The killer's appetite for violence is expanding, and his technical abilities make him exceptionally dangerous. Davenport must track this methodical hunter before he fully hits his stride.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, detective-story, serial-killer
Setting: Minneapolis
336 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder