A detective with something to prove...Working the homicide division in Galena, IL isn't exactly a high-stress lifestyle, and Detective Adam Emerson wouldn't have it any other way. For the most part, his day consists of giving his partner migraines, hunting for his missing brother, and struggling to pin a shred of evidence on the violent crime lords of Illinois.A sociopath with a dangerous obsession...Liam Cavanaugh is the latest in a long line of criminals. Their spotless reputation and deep pockets have kept them out of prison for as long as they can remember. But his right hand man has betrayed him, and everything's about to change.A girl running for her life...Being the black sheep of her family was something Claire McBride was accustomed to. Being the last surviving member was not. One minute she's crushing on her older brother's best friend, the next, her brother's nightmarish secret life has become her terrifying reality.A triangle with deadly consequences...Caught in the middle of the Emerson-Cavanaugh war, tragedy and destruction dog Claire's every step. These two men will do just about anything to be with her--including murder. Desperate to keep Adam alive, Claire is left to unravel the truth behind the darkness that shrouds her world.The truth is about to come to light and burn them all alive. But some secrets are better left buried.