Exciting and profound: Lisa Scottoline's new thriller about deadly secrets and the disastrous desire for a perfect world. It seems like a good day for the small town of Central Valley when the charming Chris Brennan arrives and accepts the open teaching position. He is the perfect man for the job. His resume is flawless, he is dedicated, and he effortlessly wins the trust of his students and their mothers. What no one suspects: Everything about Chris Brennan is a lie, his documents are forged, and not even his name is real. No one knows that he is well-versed in weapons and how many manipulative tricks lie behind his charming exterior. What is he really looking for in the sleepy little town of Central Valley? And why is he so interested in the two talented baseball players, Raz and Jordan, who are all too receptive to a new father figure?.