Andrea Mitchell knows everything about her mother. She is convinced that there are no secrets between them. Until a visit to the mall ends in a brutal attack targeting her mother, Laura. Suddenly, Andrea discovers a side of her that has nothing in common with the calm, kind-hearted woman who raised her. A few hours later, Laura is in the sights of unpredictable pursuers. In search of answers, Andrea desperately follows the traces into the past. Because she must uncover her mother's hidden identity. Otherwise, there can be no future for either of them. "Enter the world of Karin Slaughter. But be warned: there is no turning back." "Every new thriller by Karin Slaughter is a cause for celebration!" "Karin Slaughter offers far more than just entertainment.".