Minneapolis

Eve Wilson's face was once marred by a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she retreated to the virtual realm where no one could see her. Now, years later, her outer scars faded and inner scars buried, she's fought her way back to the real world, and is determined to help others do the same. Then her test subjects on the addictive powers of the Internet start turning up as "suicides." Detective Noah Webster is one of the few people who believe the deaths are connected murders. To find the twisted killer, he must rely on Eve. Together, they enter an intoxicating world of alternate identities and secret passions... and find themselves trapped in the fight of their lives.

When a teenage girl dies in a suspicious fire, Detective Olivia Sutherland is assigned to track down the arsonist. Then she discovers something more sinister: a vicious blackmailer who preys on young people and murders without hesitation. Making her work even harder is sexy firefighter David Hunter. He's not only sharing the case but sparking memories of their long-ago night of passion, when feelings were left unspoken and hearts were broken. David has his own ghosts and a million regrets. But while he and Olivia try to face the wall of pain between them, a diabolical puppet master is pulling strings to make a group of twenty-somethings do his bidding. Soon Olivia and David are scouring the city for a calculating criminal who seems tantalizingly close and is moving in for the kill. Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 "A high-octane thrill ride that kept me on the edge of my seat and up far too late at night!" "Rose packs action into every moment…Thriller fans will love the high-adrenaline story and robust cast of intriguing supporting characters." "Marguerite Gavin uses her rich, full voice, unique delivery style, and excellent acting skills to portray the varied characters in this intricate story. Gavin smoothly transitions between the characters, varying her pace to build suspense. An action-filled ride with twists and turns that will satisfy the discerning listener." "To say that this story is like Rubik's Cube of betrayal and murder is a true understatement. This diabolically clever thriller is proof positive that Rose is a genuine suspense maestro!"