Five Stars

A rookie detective, Amber Blackwell, investigates a series of mysterious murders in North Carolina, with each victim sharing a chilling connection—missing an index finger and eyes, and having once reviewed a disgraced author's novel poorly. The case unfolds amid the backdrop of an embattled author's tumultuous rise and fall, leading to his unexplained disappearance. As Amber digs deeper, she uncovers links that threaten to expose hidden truths behind the murders and the author's tainted reputation.