London, 1966 Fear grips the capital when a second ritualistically murdered victim is found in an alleyway — with their heart removed. With no leads or motive, DCS Kendall Quincy is under intense pressure to find the sadistic killer before a third victim is claimed. Out of luck Randolph Landon — disillusioned with his life as a private investigator and separated from his family, soon becomes embroiled with his biggest, challenging, and most terrifying case to date. The case leads him down a sinister road to a chilling discovery like no other, so that he regrets grumbling about his lack of work and misfortune …