Kate Austen has always had a soft spot for people in trouble, but stopping to help stranded motorist Sheryl Ann Martin is a terrible mistake. With her dead husband in the trunk and her killer boyfriend at her side, Sheryl Ann is in trouble. And so is Kate – held hostage in a remote cabin by a couple who can't afford to let her live. Kate's only hope is a desperate run for freedom, but when she is rescued, her nightmare is just beginning.

"Jacobs provides more than a few breathtaking surprises before wrapping up this heart-pounding story." Publisher's Weekly.

"Jacobs' crisp writing style and tightly woven chapters keep Kate's living nightmare as real as it gets." San Francisco Chronicle.

"Jacobs gives excellent value in terms of chills and puzzles per page." The Chicago Tribune.