A prime-time thriller. . . suspense on the order of Silence of the Lambs. --Denver PostHaunted by a disturbing childhood incident, Dr. Claire Waters is drawn to those "untreatable" patients who seem to have no conscience or fear. In a holding cell at Rikers Island, where the young forensic psychiatrist meets with a dangerous inmate whose boyish looks mask a sordid history of violence, her daring methods reveal a key to her own dark past. And when the case propels her into the mind of a homicidal maniac watching her every move, the only way to stop a killer from killing again is to go beyond the edge of reason..."A psychological thriller of the first order."--David Baldacci "A high-octane, intricate thriller, delivered with skill." --Publishers Weekly"A startling, intense suspense novel that will have readers staying up at night--with the light on." --Suspense Magazine"A masterful thriller. Highly recommended." --Douglas Preston"A non-stop thrill ride." --Michael Palmer"Riveting psychological suspense." --Gayle Lynds"A masterful thriller. Highly recommended." --Douglas Preston"Exciting, fast-paced, filled with twists." --The Mystery Gazette"Keeps the reader engrossed and guessing." --Bookreporter.com"Suspenseful." --Booklist"A fast-paced, gritty crime thriller." --Christopher Meloni"Will keep you on the edge of your seat. " --Ice-T "An end you'll never see coming." --Mariska Hargitay