The city of Richmond is gripped by horror - four young women have already become victims of a maniac. They died in incredible agony, and the killer seems to be mocking the police by leaving clues at the scene of another crime. Forensic expert Kay Scarpetta takes on the case. During the investigation, she puts forward a shocking version regarding the identity of the attacker. Whether she’s right or wrong, time will tell, because Kay will have to face the killer face to face...