As the body count rises and public fear intensifies, Sergeant Reiner battles not only the unknown assailant but also the pervasive negative public perception of the police department. Each misstep or delay fuels the media's scrutiny and the town's growing mistrust, threatening to derail the investigation and shatter his career. Reiner finds himself in a desperate race against time, not just to catch a murderer, but to restore faith in the badge he proudly wears and confront the chilling reality that the face of persecution might be closer than he ever imagined.
Will Reiner overcome the internal and external pressures to unmask the killer and bring justice to Gig Harbor, or will he become another victim in the crosshairs of a ruthless enemy and a skeptical public?