Publisher's Synopsis
The brutal echoes of the past refused to stay buried for Shailyn Murphy. Ten years ago, she and her domestic partner Margot were viciously assaulted by a sadistic serial rapist, their lives shattered in the most horrific of ways. Though the perpetrator was eventually brought to justice thanks to Shai's courageous testimony, the scars ran deeper than flesh.
For seven years, Shai fought against her past, as it always seemed to find her, and her once-vibrant spirit dimmed by the weight of her memories. Finally, in a quiet town in Wyoming, she found a semblance of peace, settling into her role as the head of the local Crime Scene Unit. Her burgeoning friendship with Detective Danika Petterson hinted at the possibility of something more, a chance to let love back into her guarded heart. As a storm raged outside, Danika arrived, and the two women took their first tentative steps toward an intimate relationship. Just as Shai began to let hope flourish, the community is rocked by two grisly murders, the chilling modus operandi eerily reminiscent of the attack that had nearly destroyed her years before. Each day, the stakes escalated, and Danika's protective instincts intensified, drawing them closer in love and danger. Shai's world began to spiral once more as the investigation led them down a twisted path of deceit and betrayal. The unsub's obsession with Shai grew more unhinged with each passing day, culminating in a terrifying showdown that forced her to confront her deepest fears. Danika's unwavering love and support ultimately became Shai's lifeline, guiding her through the darkness. Together, they embarked on a healing journey, forging a bond that transcended the horrors they had endured.
