One woman becomes the focus of a killers warped game of revenge in this tense thriller by theNew York Times-bestselling author ofNowhere to Hide.

The Rules Are Simple:

Its the ultimate test of strategy and skill. The killer chooses each opponent carefully, learning each ones weaknesses. Every meticulously planned move is leading to a devastating checkmate. Because in this game, all the pretty pawns must die.

First You Play

Andi Wren is fighting to keep her late husbands company safe from vindictive competitors. When she receives an ominous noteLittle birds must flyshe turns to P.I. Luke Denton. But though Luke has personal reasons for wanting to take down Wren Developments opponents, his investigation suggests this is deeper and far more dangerous than a business grudge.

Then You Die. . .

In a basement on the outskirts of town, police detectives unearth piles of skeletons. As they learn the shocking truth about each victims identity, their case collides with Andis, revealing a killers ruthless plotand a chilling, lethal endgame.