Phoebe Rawlins has everything she thought she wanted, a successful career, a lovely home and a stable marriage. Her perfect life starts to unravel with the appearance of a mysterious woman in her dreams. She finds herself dreaming about doing things she never imagined. In a string of disturbing events Phoebe discovers her dream woman is real, her husband is not what he seems and a vicious killer is on the loose, stalking her. Meanwhile, an erstwhile detective works hard to track down the killer. Police are also on the case, racing against the clock to find him. Phoebe's thwarted desire and journey of self-discovery are intertwined with her very survival in this tale of love and betrayal. Will the truth be discovered in time?

Phoebe Rawlins is in a desperate race against time to catch a serial killer in beautiful Queensland, Australia. Phoebe’s colleague is murdered in a macabre message to her as once again she is stalked. Determined to take control of her life, Phoebe confronts her fears in this mystery thriller. The action heightens as Phoebe gets ever closer to Alexandra Russo, an enigmatic new investigator at the detective agency where Phoebe works as a forensic accountant. With the help of her steadfast friends, Phoebe faces political intrigue at the highest levels as unknown forces try to murder her and the people she loves. The horrors of the past rise up to torment Phoebe as she digs deeps within, searching for the strength she needs to confront the ultimate evil. This 90,000-word lesbian mystery novel is the sequel to The Charlton Affair, but can also be read as a stand-alone work.