THERE IS A METHOD TO HIS MADNESSHe chooses his tools with precision. Stalks his victims with cold efficiency. Plans his attack using mathematical logic. And now he is ready to play. . . THERE ARE RULES TO HIS GAMEWhen the killer's first letter arrives at the station, NYPD profiler Lee Campbell suspects the writer is daring him to match wits with a dangerous—and brilliant—criminal mind. But once this "Alleyway Strangler" starts leaving specially targeted messages with each surgically carved corpse, Campbell realizes it's not just personal. It's perfectly calculated—to destroy him. . . Praise for the riveting thrillers of C. E. Lawrence"Criminally compelling. . . Lawrence nails you to your seat. "—Gayle Lynds"Dark and atmospheric. . . unnerving. "—Steven James"Startlingly suspenseful. . . an extraordinary page-turner. "—Cody Mcfadyen"An intense psychological ride. " —J. T. Ellison