Book 1 in the gripping thriller series featuring rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk, from the master of suspense and New York Times#1 bestselling author Dean Koontz.

When nowhere is safe

I very much need to be dead

These are the chilling words left by a man who had everything to live for but took his own life. Now his widow, FBI agent Jane Hawk, is determined to learn the truth, no matter what.

People of talent, seemingly happy and sound of mind, have recently been committing suicide in surprising numbers. Jane will give up everything to find out why.

Her enemies are devoted enough to exterminate anyone in their way. But Jane is driven by a righteous rage they can never comprehend. Because it is born of love.

Praise for Dean Koontz

Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction The Times

A terrific pursuit story clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting Guardian

An incredible saga Washington Post

Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying The New York Times

Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler The Times

Theres surprise after surprise, including a killer finale a read-in-one-go novel Independent on Sunday

A master at the peak of his powers Matt Haig, author of How to Stop Time

A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises People