Chris Jensen is a great guy. Just ask anyone who has ever met him. He is married to the beautiful Kathy and they have three beautiful children. They live in a gorgeous house in an upscale neighborhood. He has a great job selling real estate. From all appearances Chris Jensen is living the American Dream, but Chris has a few secrets. San Diego California is a vacation paradise. From the visitor's point of view, San Diego appears to be an ultra-clean, crime-free city.but the shadows hide the truth. Carlos Perez was born and raised in San Diego. He grew up in those shadows. Spending his adolescence in a street gang, Carlos watched as his father went to prison and his brother was shot dead by rivals. A street cop saved Carlos and showed him a better way. A bold killer has struck fear into paradise. He commits his horrific crimes under the bright California sunshine. Detective Perez, with the help of forensic scientist Amanda Nguyen, must unravel a mystery that will ultimately lead them to the highest levels of San Diego society where they will come face-to-face with a cunning madman who will stop at nothing to fulfill his destiny.