A maniac has turned up in Minneapolis, killing women. The press has already dubbed him the Cremator. Immediately after the third murder, the victim of which is believed to be the daughter of billionaire Peter Bondurant, the police find a young girl who claims to have seen the Cremator. The authorities decide to involve lawyer Kate Conlan, who works in the crime victim protection department, to work with the only witness. And the FBI sends its best agent, John Quinn, to catch the criminal. Five years ago, Kate and John worked side by side at the Bureau - and were in love. Then Kate ended her relationship with Quinn. And here they are together again, following the trail of an elusive maniac, not yet knowing how abruptly and how soon their lives will change...