The last thing he heard was the ticking of a metronome, counting down to a silence more threatening than the sound.

An unsettling murder breathes life into a long-stilled investigation. Is it the return of a serial murderer known as the Hourglass Killer? Or the rise of a dangerous copycat?

Willow Grace, a psychologist with a specialization in cults, is called in to investigate the murder alongside FBI Agent Paxton Holt.

As they delve into the dark recesses of a psychopath’s mind, their trust in one another becomes as fragile as a strand of spider’s silk.

Can they outwit a killer who holds the shears of fate? Or will their time run out before they get the chance?

Riddled with suspense that will make your heart pound, this electrifying page-turner is a must-read for fans of Mary Stone, Lisa Regan, Elle Gray, and AJ Rivers. Prepare to lose yourself in a shadowy world where time is the deadliest weapon.