Detectives Joseph Paterson and Tessa Mariani must match their wits against an intelligent and highly organised serial killer before there’s another victim. The only clues at the bloody murder scenes are a cryptic note and a white rose.
'Set in contemporary Australia, this foray into the oft-examined world of serial killings manages to set itself apart from the majority of such thrillers. Corben is a skillful storyteller who intricately weaves police procedure, individual angst, and ongoing suspense into a compelling drama. The author's dialogue is crisp and has the sound of real conversation. Her premeditated reveal of pertinent information doesn't impede the tale's pace. Rather, it motivates the reader to expand his or her list of potential suspects even as the principal characters are whittling theirs down. For a debut novel, Corben is off to a first-rate start.' - Joe Kilgore, The US Review.