The chillingly powerful novel that introduces PI Gemma Lincoln.

Gemma and Kit's childhoods were overshadowed by their father's conviction for murdering their mother. After thirty years he is released from prison, sparking conflict between the sisters, who have never agreed about his guilt.

At the same time, a series of gruesome incidents involving slashed women's clothing escalates into serial murder. Both Gemma and Kit are caught up in a terror linked to dark secrets.

In a gripping climax that threatens their lives, demons from the past come back to haunt the present.