The law officers in the Vancouver community of Coquitlan are frantically working to solve not only a series of rapes, but also a series of child abductions and arsons. Constables Craig Nolan, Ashlyn Hart, and Tain (who goes by only the one name) are each assigned one of the cases but soon find themselves working together as some disturbing connections begin to emerge from the separate investigations. The three have worked together before and still deal with painful memories of the previous case. This provides some rather uncomfortable moments as they are reunited. Now they must push aside the personal feelings stirred up by seeing one another again and focus on solving these new, horrific crimes. The investigation takes a physical and emotional toll on the entire department as the officers race against time, chasing a criminal or criminals who seem to leave no evidence in their wake.

This story features a triple mystery and three main characters, who are interesting not only for their tangled group dynamic but also as individuals. Some other complex relationships come into play as well throughout the book. The subject matter obviously is very grim, but the occasional banter between the constables helps to take the edge off.

I did feel that too many people were introduced too quickly at the beginning of the book, and it was a bit confusing to me as far as who was who, but that certainly did not affect my enjoyment of the story. The details of that previous case are left tantalizingly vague, but I'm sure Ms. Ruttan will fill us in at some point. This is a good start to a new series I think will appeal to a variety of mystery lovers.