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These questions dominate the mind of Scott Burbank, a sketch artist living in 1950s Las Vegas. As Scott searches for answers, he comes face to face with a ruthless mob boss, a seductive lounge singer, and the best man he's ever known.

In the wake of the infamous Yorkshire Ripper’s arrest, a new Ripper has seemingly come to take up the mantle…

When a body is discovered bearing a label that reads “victim three of eight,” private detective Michael Hightower is all too excited to take the case. However, Chief Inspector Richard Graham proves a constant thorn in Michael’s side, intent to keep him out of official police business. As Michael and Graham both continue to operate with incomplete evidence, the Ripper continues to scratch names off his list, expertly covering his tracks before vanishing without a trace.

Between investigating crime scenes, Michael spends his time with Paige Steele, a close friend turned lover, and Sophie Tate, Paige’s closest confidant. Paige’s twin brother Paul, studying to follow in Michael’s footsteps, provides aid wherever he can, despite the lack of information left behind in the killer’s wake. But, as the case progresses and tensions rise among the friend group, Michael can’t help but suspect that everyone is keeping a secret from him.

To unravel the mystery and unmask the Ripper, Michael Hightower will have to seek help from his hero, learn the truth about a case from his past, and put aside his pride before it’s too late…