Brian Hanson, a crisis counselor in Portland, Oregon is developing a relationship with FBI agent Louise Parker. But someone with much darker intent has a relationship with her too, and is stalking and harassing her.
Parker's life is in a downward spiral, worsened after a raid she is leading on a white supremacist compound goes horribly wrong. She's suspended pending investigation of the debacle and her personal struggles deepen. But Hanson knows about downward spirals from his job and his own life experiences with PTSD and addictions. He tries to help but that only increases suspicions that he may be the source of her problems.
And adding to the menace is Arnold Beil, a deadly fugitive white supremacist who has Parker in his sights for revenge.
This critically-acclaimed thriller was praised for its strong sense of place, from the mysterious Shanghai Tunnels of Old Town to the gritty streets above. The novel was also praised for its insight into the mind of a therapist, which makes sense since Schorr has been a mental health and addictions counselor for more than 25 years.
Schorr, an Edgar nominee, is the author of 11 mysteries/thrillers. His books have been translated into three languages, published in audio book format, and optioned by Hollywood. Aside from his work as a therapist, he's been a night club bouncer, a private investigator, an award-winning print and TV journalist and a trainer in sites ranging from Beijing University to a federal prison.