The investigation into the missing children of the Counties hits another roadblock when the Chief of Police takes Officer Guy's badge. Despite no obvious leads Myra knows that the answers are just within reach, if only she can push deeper into the darkness of the Counties, and seek counsel from someone who knows the children better than most.
In the dungeon, Hush discovers the disturbing truth of why the Jailer is so determined to keep the children wrapped within her chains, and the disturbing ends she'll go to retain her power.
