Brilliant criminalist Lincoln Rhyme now faces his ultimate opponent: a kidnapper and murderer dubbed the Insect Boy. Though Rhyme wins the first round, he will learn a startling lesson -- catching a criminal is one thing...keeping him is another. On the hunt for this ruthless killer in the heart of a Southern swampland, Rhyme will go head-to-head with his protege, Amelia Sachs, in a rivalry that will test the limits of both their expertise and their love. Renowned quadriplegic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme is back in a "fast-paced, surprising" thriller that pits him against the ultimate opponent - Amelia Sachs, his brilliant protegee. "Suspense thriller fans will enjoy this." "An exciting read, with some very good plot twists late in the game."