Vera Boyett rebuilt her life after tragedy ended her career as deputy police chief. Back in her Tennessee hometown, she’s found purpose again as a crime analyst. But when Sheriff Gray “Bent” Benton, her former flame, calls for help with a missing reporter, Vera can’t refuse.
The case quickly turns personal. Their search uncovers ties to the Messenger, the sadistic serial killer Vera put away twelve years ago. Now dying of cancer, he’s playing one final game. The missing reporter is only bait. Vera is the prize.
As the Messenger drags her sister Eve into his twisted scheme, Vera races against time to outthink a killer who has nothing left to lose.
Justice brought her here. Revenge might bury her.
