Another serial maniac is operating on the streets of Boston, killing his victims in a bizarre way. He literally taunts the police by leaving star-based mysteries in his wake. Under increasing pressure and escalating stakes, the Police Department has no choice but to turn to the controversial, but still the most brilliant homicide detective - Avery Black. Avery, still trying to recover from her latest case, finds herself at a crossroads once again. , faced with miscommunication from her department and the brilliant, cunning mind of an assassin who is always one step ahead of her actions. She is forced to plunge into his dark world and understand how his twisted brain works by following the clues he leaves. Moreover, she has to deal with her own problems that she refused to accept. To top it all off, she must once again seek help from Howard Randall, the crazed serial killer she put behind bars many years ago. And all this happens just as her new relationship with Ramirez and Rose begins to fall apart at the seams. Just when it seems that things can't get any worse, Avery discovers that she herself may be the target of a criminal. In this psychological game of cat and mouse, Avery's frantic race against time takes unexpected and shocking turns that culminate in ways she never could have imagined. A dark, suspenseful psychological thriller, MOTIVE TO ESCAPE is book #2 in the thrilling new Avery Black Mystery series that will keep you turning pages late into the night.