From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red comes this thrilling novel full of jarring, cinematic twists and breathless suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat.
When millionaire Paul Wheeler is murdered, his family retains renowned lawyer Derek Mitchell to defend the victimâs nephew Creightonâalthough the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheelerâs mistress Julie Rutledge, who is also a suspect, believes that Creighton is the killer despite his rock-solid alibi, and sheâll do almost anything in her quest to prove his guiltâeven ruin Derekâs career. But as Derek learns of Creightonâs darker side, especially his bizarre fascination with movie murders, the more he agrees with Julieâs suspicion. The clock ticks down to a shocking ending as Derek and Julie join forces to find the truth. Has Creighton begun re-enacting cinemaâs goriest scenes and, if so, who will be his unwilling co-stars? They wonât know until the final Smash Cut.