
Set in 1982, this young adult thriller introduces Emma Lewis, a survivor of a serial killer, and Travis Bell, an aspiring US Marshal. They are brought into a clandestine FBI program to gain insights from incarcerated juvenile murderers for cold cases. Their unique perspectives allow them to uncover information the FBI couldn't. The stakes escalate when they must apply their skills to an active case involving a serial killer preying on teenagers. To save lives, they reluctantly seek assistance from Simon Gutmunsson, a highly manipulative teenage sociopath. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of violence, psychological manipulation, and the dark subject matter of serial killers, making it suitable for mature young adult readers.
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Sign in to write a reviewPsychological horror, intense suspense, and the threat of an active serial killer.
Protagonist Emma is targeted and in direct danger from a manipulative sociopath.
References to and implications of multiple victims of serial killers.
Exploration of sociopathy, trauma, and the psychological impact of violence.