Werewolf. A murderous maniac whose crimes are striking in their inhuman, bestial cruelty. In Richmond, he has already mutilated and killed two women. The third victim almost became forensic scientist Kay Scarpetta. But now, when the Werewolf case is transferred from Richmond to New York, Kay understands that the police are simply trying to hush up the scandal in which she was at the center. And this means that the maniac will not be charged for the Richmond crimes. Will Kay not be able to give him what he deserves? No. She's not one to give up without a fight...