It's only been a few months since serial killer/psychologist Gretchen Lowell, the Beauty Killer, escaped a psychiatric institution. After working the Beauty Killer case for 13 years, Portland homicide detective Archie Sheridan has been removed from the investigation team. Archie is now trying to get on with his life, since his involvement with Gretchen has cost him everything, but he recognizes that she will always be a problem for him. That becomes abundantly clear when he's pulled into a case concerning a local criminal and alarming evidence indicates Gretchen's involvement.

Jack Reynolds is a rich, socially prominent drug lord with a private island in the wealthy suburb of Lake Oswego. Jack's son, Leo, is romantically involved with Archie's close friend, free-lance journalist Susan, while also working undercover in his father's drug operation for the DEA and FBI. When Leo's FBI contact is found brutally murdered, Archie fears Leo's cover has been blown. But Leo refuses to stop. He's too close to exposing his evil father. When Jack holds a pre-Halloween party on his island with masked guests, Archie is shocked to receive an invitation, and reluctantly attends. That's only the first of several decisions that will result in Archie being drugged, Susan being kidnapped -- and of course -- murder. But how and why is Gretchen involved? What is it she wants this time? Will Archie be able to survive her intense diabolical scheming, which leads to a catastrophic outcome?

In LET ME GO, Chelsea Cain delivers another complex psychological thriller that will keep aficionados glued to the pages. The devious exploits of serial killer Gretchen Lowell as she continues to make detective Archie Sheridan's life a living hell is nothing short of diabolical. Told in gruesome detail, with intense narrative and witty dialog, LET ME GO is a powerfully satisfying page-turner.