A sociopathic predator roams the streets of Elston. Seemingly, he selects his young, female victims at random. With no set pattern apparent, these nocturnal activities soon draw Detective Inspector Andy Parish into a living nightmare. Already sleeping badly after his wife deserted him for a man eleven years her junior, a memento taking serial killer is the last thing Parish needs. His own daughter, Suzanne, is of a similar age to the murdered girls, reinforcing his desperation to bring the case to a swift conclusion. But where does he start? Lauren Metcalfe, a twenty year old beauty, is being watched silently from the shadows. Too embroiled in thoughts of her failed relationship, Lauren fails to give credence to her subconscious warning her of the event. How long will it be before the twisted killer strikes again, snuffing out yet another young life? Will Parish be able to do anything to prevent these horrific crimes, or will they escalate further out of his control?