Troy Galen has lain dormant for almost two years. But monsters don't stay buried forever. Now, fuelled by a relentless thirst for revenge, he has awakened - and Toby Reynolds is firmly in his sights. As the horrifying extent of Troy's crimes begins to surface, Detective Inspector Mike Thomas becomes obsessed with finding the man who has haunted his thoughts and shattered his peace. With Toby drawn into the search, the investigation soon becomes deeply personal. But there is another man hunting Troy. Dylan Sampson wants revenge of his own - and he has no interest in seeing Troy answer to the legal system. What began with Eric Stanton is hurtling towards a final reckoning with Troy Galen. But when the hunter is as dangerous as the prey, one question remains: who will get to him first?