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332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2020
▪ He may have digital footage of every murder he committed, which would not be unusual. Many serial killers save trophies, photographs, or video of their victims to . . . enjoy later.” He didn’t need to spell it out. Nina suppressed a shudder at the thought of the Cipher masturbating while he watched her in the throes of agony. Did he wear her necklace when he indulged his fantasies?
▪ She had spent years shoring up her internal walls. Her legal name change reflected the fact that she no longer believed in hope. Throughout her childhood, no one had fought for her. When a broken system utterly failed her, she had decided to fight for herself. As an adult, she now fought for others. She had learned to trust only herself. Time to try something different. “Ready to do what it takes to catch this bastard,” she said. “It’s clear the Cipher knew a lot about me before he took me. It’s also clear there are details I don’t recall. Details that might point us in the right direction.” She gestured to Wade and Kent, prepared to do something she had never done. “I’m asking for your help. I need to remember.”
▪ She realized they needed her to accept their help. If she was going to be part of this ad hoc unit, she would have to change her way of doing things. Over the years, she’d learned not to depend on anyone but herself. Others had let her down too many times. Now she had to figure out how to be part of a team.