In this chilling sequel to 'Along Came a Spider,' Detective Alex Cross faces a duo of cunning killers who evade capture while executing a series of coast-to-coast murders. The stakes turn personal when Cross's niece, Naomi, becomes the target, prompting him to delve into the dark underbelly of the South—where houses vanish and history's horrors rest. Amidst a tangled web of suspense, Cross must unravel the motives behind a sickening game of cat and mouse, led by the enigmatic Casanova, to save his niece and bring the killers to justice.