A sinister murderer, helpless victims, and an overwhelmed police force: Brilliant suspense crafted by Nicci French. It’s hot this summer in London, unusually hot, and the city is heating up more each day. The summer of the century, initially welcomed with joy, is slowly turning into a torment. Only one person is enjoying the heat: He watches the bodies of women. Secretly. He smells them, memorizes them, revels in their sweat-drenched skin. Then he terrorizes and ultimately kills them. The police are doing everything they can to catch him, but the "Summer Killer" is always a bit faster than they are—until he targets Nadia. This time, he has overestimated his power.