Publisher's Synopsis
Detective Lieutenant Moorland finds himself ensnared in a chilling escape room, a twisted reenactment of a past he's struggled to forget. As he navigates this deadly labyrinth, he's haunted by an unsolved case: a string of gruesome murders where each victim bears a violent message and suffers horrific mutilation. But is this all a smokescreen designed to mislead him? As Moorland delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing pattern. These acts of savagery aren't new; they're part of a horrifying legacy. He must grapple with a lethal blend of morality and methodology to unravel the mystery. But the clock is ticking, the bodies are piling up, and the stakes are skyrocketing. Engulfed in a web of dark secrets and manipulation, Moorland faces suspects as cunning as himself. Will he discover not just who is committing these heinous crimes, but also the puppet master behind the curtain? Navigating this perilous path could be the most harrowing journey of his career, leading him to a truth so soaked in blood it's indelible. Time is running out. In a game of intellect versus malevolence, will Moorland's keen mind be enough to bring a killer, and whoever is pulling their strings, to justice?
