The killer is smart and cunning.

To hide his actions, he chooses the best means - fire.

Discovering evidence is almost impossible.

Getting to The trace of the maniac is almost hopeless.

Kay Scarpetta joins the investigation, and she will be able to establish that a woman whose case she was involved in several years ago is involved in a series of murders. But the closer the solution is, the clearer the feeling of mortal danger threatening Kay herself and her loved ones...