Ryder King, the man behind those gripping murder mystery bestsellers, is signing books at his latest release party. His charismatic charm fills the room as fans line up for a piece of him. Then, in walks, Detective Avery, a woman with an air of mystery and authority, flashes her badge. She's not here to fangirl; she's got a case that's as twisted as his plots. Their eyes meet, and the room holds its breath, waiting for the story to unfold. Stories he wrote come to life as a deranged fan murders and uses his books to stage the setting of the killings.