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