"This book is a must read!"

This book chilled me down to the very marrow of my bones. It was so intense that I had to take a breather between chapters but it didn't stop me from reading this book in record time.

Maggie Barnes has strong empathetic tendencies. She uses those gifts in a most unique way. She is a sketch artist for the police in Seattle. Her powers keep getting stronger the more she uses them. Now she's up against the most evil thing she's ever taken on. A horrible monster is kidnapping woman, raping and brutally beating them and then taking their eyes. Maggie thinks it's up to her to atone for her sins from the past and catch this evil incarnate.

John Garrett's sister was one of this madman's victims only she hadn't died from the attack. She committed suicide while she was recuperating. John thinks this is strange because his sister, Christina had a strong will to live. When he unofficially gets involved in the case he meets Maggie and knows she's 'different' from the rest. He calls in his psychic friend, Quentin, to evaluate the situation. What they find is more horrible than anyone could ever imagine.

I wholeheartedly recommend this most compelling novel. Kay Hooper is a master at painting the most vivid pictures with words! I do recommend reading this book in the daytime with lots of people around. I eagerly await the next book in the series!

Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted September 7, 2001