Once again, police lieutenant Eve Dallas will have to solve a series of incomprehensible, mysterious murders. Three students die one after another - young, beautiful, full of life. Nadine, a reporter and Eva's friend, receives their post-mortem photographs. But on what basis does a talented killer photographer choose his victims? What does he need from them? Beauty, energy, cheerfulness? Or maybe their youthful strength and power? Power over perfection and immortality...