Sheriff Jackson Rees doesn’t understand how Ann Bellez survived unscathed after being struck by a car going forty miles per hour. He also doesn’t know where the teen came from or what brought her to rural Henley, North Carolina, and, other than her name, Ann isn’t saying much. When Rees leaves her in the custody of social services, he expects that to be the end of their association.
Then Ann’s social worker is killed. The evidence points to an animal attack, but Rees soon recognizes the case isn’t that simple. His search for the killer leads him to a creature outside his experience, one his weapons are powerless against. As his investigation continues, and the killer strikes again, Rees realizes only one person has the information needed to stop the creature.
Ann.
Ann has a secret. After a lifetime spent alone and hunted, she now believes the danger is past and travels to Henley to fulfill a promise to an old friend. She doesn’t expect to be placed with a foster family, nor does she anticipate the sense of belonging awakened by the Parkers’ warmth and acceptance. While her secret has never permitted her staying long in once place, her growing attachment to this family tempts her to make an exception.
But when the first murder occurs Ann discovers her safety was nothing more than an illusion. And for the first time running is not an option. Her presence has placed the Parkers in danger, and she will do whatever it takes to protect the people she has come to love.
Then Ann’s social worker is killed. The evidence points to an animal attack, but Rees soon recognizes the case isn’t that simple. His search for the killer leads him to a creature outside his experience, one his weapons are powerless against. As his investigation continues, and the killer strikes again, Rees realizes only one person has the information needed to stop the creature.
Ann.
Ann has a secret. After a lifetime spent alone and hunted, she now believes the danger is past and travels to Henley to fulfill a promise to an old friend. She doesn’t expect to be placed with a foster family, nor does she anticipate the sense of belonging awakened by the Parkers’ warmth and acceptance. While her secret has never permitted her staying long in once place, her growing attachment to this family tempts her to make an exception.
But when the first murder occurs Ann discovers her safety was nothing more than an illusion. And for the first time running is not an option. Her presence has placed the Parkers in danger, and she will do whatever it takes to protect the people she has come to love.
