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 victimโs nephew Creightonโalthough the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheelerโs mistress Julie Rutledge, who is also a suspect, believes that Creighton is the killer despite his rock-solid alibi, and sheโll do almost anything in her quest to prove his guiltโeven ruin Derekโs career. But as Derek learns of Creightonโs darker side, especially his bizarre fascination with movie murders, the more he agrees with Julieโs suspicion. The clock ticks down to a shocking ending as Derek and Julie join forces to find the truth. Has Creighton begun re-enacting cinemaโs goriest scenes and, if so, who will be his unwilling co-stars? They wonโt know until the final Smash Cut.