#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Eve Duncan thought her past was long buried. Until she finds herself tracking a killer so deceptive he leaves no trace behind—except for his victims—in this captivating psychological thriller from renowned author Iris Johansen. “The story moves so fast, you’ll be reading the epilogue before you notice.”— People Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has been summoned to Baton Rouge by a high-ranking government official to identify the remains of an unknown murder victim. Eve wants nothing to do with the project. She has finally found peace from her own tragic past, living a quiet life with Atlanta detective Joe Quinn and her adopted daughter, Jane. Then a stunning series of seemingly unrelated events turns Eve’s new world upside down. Now, in a special government facility, she takes on the project of identifying the victim’s skeleton. But she hasn’t even begun when another death occurs. Someone totally ruthless, who can strike anywhere at any time and with seeming immunity, is determined to put a halt to her work, her life, and the lives of those she loves. Eve has stumbled onto a chilling conspiracy. There is only one person who can give her the devastating truth . . . and he’s already dead. “Filled with explosions, trained killers, intrigues within intrigues . . . It all adds up to one exciting thriller.” — Booklist “A romantic thriller whose humanity keeps the reader rooting for its heroine every step of the way.” — Publishers Weekly “[Johansen] doesn’t let her readers down.” — The Star-Ledger A past she thought buried...a murder she was driven to solve... Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has been summoned to Baton Rouge by a high-ranking government official to identify the remains of an unknown murder victim. Eve wants nothing to do with the project. She has finally found peace from her own tragic past, living a quiet life with Atlanta detective Joe Quinn and her adopted daughter, Jane. Then a stunning series of seemingly unrelated events turns Eve?s new world upside down. A killer so deceptive, he leaves nothing behind but his victims... Now, in a special government facility, she takes on the project of identifying the victim?s skeleton. But she hasn?t even begun when the first death occurs. Someone totally ruthless, someone who can strike anywhere at any time and with seeming immunity, is determined to put a halt to her work, her life, and the lives of those she loves. Eve has stumbled onto a chilling conspiracy. There is only one person who can give her the devastating truth...and he is already dead. A past she thought buried...a murder she was driven to solve... Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has been summoned to Baton Rouge by a high-ranking government official to identify the remains of an unknown murder victim. Eve wants nothing to do with the project. She has finally found peace from her own tragic past, living a quiet life with Atlanta detective Joe Quinn and her adopted daughter, Jane. Then a stunning series of seemingly unrelated events turns Eve's new world upside down. A killer so deceptive, he leaves nothing behind but his victims... Now, in a special government facility, she takes on the project of identifying the victim's skeleton. But she hasn't even begun when the first death occurs. Someone totally ruthless, someone who can strike anywhere at any time and with seeming immunity, is determined to put a halt to her work, her life, and the lives of those she loves. Eve has stumbled onto a chilling conspiracy. There is only one person who can give her the devastating truth...and he is already dead. Iris Johansen is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including Killer Dreams, On the Run, Countdown, Firestorm, Fatal Tide, Dead Aim, and No One to Trust. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia. Sarah Bayou, Louisiana 1:05 a.m. October 4 The flatboat glided slowly through the bayou. Too slowly, Jules Hebert thought tensely. He had deliberately chosen a flatboat rather than a motorboat because it would be less obtrusive at this time of night, but he had not counted on this case of nerves. Keep calm. The church was just up ahead. “It will be fine, Jules,” Etienne called softly as he wielded the oars. “You worry too much.” And his brother, Etienne, didn’t worry enough, Jules thought in despair. Ever since childhood it had been Jules who was the serious one, the one who had to accept the responsibility while Etienne ambled along through life with endearing blitheness. “You arranged for the men to be waiting at the church?” “Of course.” “And you told them nothing?” “Only that they would be paid well for the work. And I parked the motorboat to bring them where you told me to.” “Good.” “It will all go very easily.” Etienne smiled. “I promise you, Jules. Would I let you down?” Not intentionally. The affection between them was too strong. They had been through too much together. “No offense. Just asking, little brother.” Jules stiffe