In death, they are purified. Holding his victims under water, he washes away their sins as they struggle for their last breath. Then he exposes them for what they really are: witches, sent to tempt and to corruptโฆ
Virginia defense attorney Charlotte Wellington doesnโt talk about her childhoodโnot how she was put to work as a carnival fortuneteller, or her sisterโs brutal murder. But now the carnival she escaped all those years ago has come to town. For Charlotte, whatโs past is past. But others donโt agree. And as a serial killer terrorizes the area, Charlotte and Detective Daniel Rokov are drawn into a case that becomes terrifyingly personal.MARY BURTON lives with her family in Central Virginia. She is an avid hiker and enjoys the occasional triathlon. She can be reached by email at www.maryburton.com.