Detective Malcolm Kier has seen some gruesome cases in his time on the force but human bones arranged on display in the middle of a park where children play is one of the strangest he has come across. The fact that nothing remains on the bones to identify the victim leaves more questions than answers so Malcolm digs in and does what he does best, his job. The missing persons files is the first place Malcolm looks. He finds a disturbing connection to Defense Attorney Angie Carlson, otherwise known as "The Barracuda" for her tenacity in the courtroom. A few years ago, Angie represented a plastic surgeon on trial for the attempted murder of a prostitute and won making enemies of most cops in the area. Unfortunately, the more digging Malcolm does, the more he finds that Angie maybe more involved than she wants to be with death of a few more clients.

Defense Attorney Angie Carlson is a creature of habit, finding solitude in keeping a schedule which is a must for a survivor such as herself. Angie has overcome cancer and alcoholism all the while making a name for herself as a sought after defense attorney. The cancer was beaten by shear will but the fame for defending a plastic surgeon of attempted murder came at the price of her soul which led to too many glasses of wine to sooth her guilt. Angie's relationship with Detective Malcolm Kier is always strained but when he starts asking questions regarding a current client and the possibility of a connection with a client from the past Angie is forced to look at the details herself. As the past and present collide, Angie finds herself drowning in fear and the need to survive a serial killer.

Mary Burton writes a chilling sequel to Senseless with crazy twists, surprising turns, and creepy scenes that will make you lock your doors and leave the lights on at night. A completely exciting and thrilling read.