By November 1984, 17-year-old Lisa has endured a lifetime of abuse. But the horrifying events of one night change her life forever. As she heads home after a late night shift from the only safe haven she knows--a part-time job at a local donut shop--Lisa is abducted by a terrifying man. Meanwhile, Tampa detectives are tracking a prolific serial killer terrorizing the city. Ultimately, Lisa's ordeal and the investigation converge. The cunning and bravery of one teenager will finally bring the terror to an end.
In 1992, 18-year-old Jennifer is excited to be working with handicapped children in Palm Springs, California. Then, one morning after work, Jennifer's world takes a dark turn when she accepts a ride home from a stranger. Over the next few hours, Jennifer faces an evil like no other, all the while knowing that she is not the stranger's only victim. As police investigate a series of random murders stretching from California to Chicago, Jennifer's story will eventually unite them all.
In 2002, In Columbia, South Carolina, 15-year-old Kara's quiet summer break comes to an abrupt end when a serial killer snatches her from her best friend's front yard. While Kara fights to survive, investigators in a small Virginia community scramble to find leads in the murders of three adolescents. It is the courageous efforts of one teenager that will prompt a nationwide manhunt and break Virginia's cold cases wide open.
