Eighteen-year-old Emethyst Dawson's life is about to change when she is abducted by a handsome, successful madman offering her a ride to work. After she's abused and abandoned in a crumbling old house, her survival instincts kick in to allow her to find the strength to survive and find a way to escape her hell. Tortured in the worst ways imaginable, Emethyst must overcome her fears and stay strong to return home to her family and boyfriend. Although hope may be grim, a good-looking detective with a stellar reputation is refusing to give up the search for her, regardless of how much time has passed since her disappearance. When even friends begin to lose hope, he remains dedicated to finding her-alive. Fighting his own battles, Detective Bannister takes on everyone from his bosses to the most powerful men in his state, to fight for justice for Emethyst and vows never to give up that battle, no matter the risk to him personally or professionally.