People close to Natalie Langton start dying. People she loves. Some deaths look like random slayings. Others accidental. Only Natalie sees these killings for what they are--premeditated murders. Desperate for answers about the past as well as the present, Natalie searches for half-siblings disowned by her powerful father. Her hunt uncovers a vengeful crusade to exact payback, a campaign fueled by envy and greed that ensnares her as well. To stay alive, Natalie must reopen old wounds and expose family secrets. By the time Natalie discovers the truth, it is too late. Susan Pembroke portrays a family tormented by addictions, obsessions, loss, and betrayal. If you love the nail-biting thrillers of Ruth Rendell or Karin Alvtegen, then A Predatory Strain is a must read.