Detective Kate Reilly has spent her life running away, running from those she loves and running from things that scare her. The murder of a man has made her question her choices and once again she is on the run. Running to London she once again investigates the one case that remains open- the brutal torture and murder of an unknown little boy. Reilly fights her own demons as well as those suspected of being responsible for the little boy's murder. However, back in Somerset, her home town, another killer is lurking, demanding that Reilly return."