Doctor Sam Russell's wife is missing. The police don't believe his story – and Sam isn't so sure himself since he can remember nothing about the day she disappeared.

Detective Hannah Montgomery sees something in Sam and his young daughter that touches her own sense of loss. As she delves deeper, shocking secrets come to light making Hannah wonder whether she's protecting a wronged man or a cold-blooded killer.

"Brilliant . . .Jacobs moves to the head of the thriller class with this top-notch page turner." Chicago Sun-Times

"Bedside reading at its best — but don't expect to get any sleep until you finish it." Chicago Tribune