John Mason is dying. A detective with the Miami PD, he's known for having one of the most brilliant minds of his generation. But now he has cancer, and he has only a few years left to live. With his mind dying as chemotherapy drugs flood his system, his famous crime-solving abilities are failing. All that's left is anger and fear. Meanwhile, a truly shocking trade in kidnapped women is emerging. As John joins the investigation, he hopes he can somehow clear his mind and solve the mystery. But then one of his closest friends becomes the kidnapper's latest victim, and John has no choice but to desperately try to overcome his mental problems and track down the culprit. This is a standalone thriller. You don't need to have read the previous John Mason novel to enjoy this book. Word count approx. 35,000 words.