When mother-daughter duo Cherie Adams and Curtria Duncan are found brutally stabbed to death in their burning Chicago apartment, both the community and police force are left stunned—why would anyone want to hurt this quiet, friendly pair? As the investigation heats up, detectives discover that both women had their fair share of secrets…and clandestine lovers.

When probation officer Cynthia Rolle is found shot dead in her own driveway, police fear that a vengeful probationer might be on the loose. But before detectives can investigate further, the killer makes it clear that she was only the first victim in a string of shootings that leaves a small town terrified.