The Stakes Couldn't be Higher Actress Kate Tolle falls victim to an illness baffling the medical world. In desperation her husband Ben appeals to the public, and an anonymous benefactor steps forward. The couple find themselves on a flight bound for San Francisco. Where the mysterious Merle is waiting. Kate’s health appears to improve as people around her die horrifically. Merle tells Ben that healing comes at a price and questions what he’s willing to pay. But what does Merle want? And what is the chilling truth waiting out in the desert ... in Las Vegas and beyond? 'Original, thrilling, and gripping.' - Beyond The Books. 'Unique and mysterious.' - Hannah May Book Reviews. 'Mindblowing.' - Bookworm. 'It’s a book you’ll definitely think about afterwards.' - Ignite. 'This book really gave me the creeps! The story felt familiar but then twisted so much as to keep me reading late into the night. Another fabulous book by Mark Fowler, get it and get reading.' Mrs TJ Boothbt. 'Magical and Mysterious.' Helen Frost. 'Thriller, murder mystery, or fantasy? A superbly written book.' Veronika Jordan.