Alex's first novel-a thriller, drawing on his experience as a former detective, about the connection between money laundering, murder and people trafficking in Chicago-had just been launched to rave reviews. Helen also had finally achieved critical acclaim as a photographer, with an exhibition of her work about to open at a major Chicago gallery.
Life was just about perfect. Then Alex received an envelope, containing instructions for killing someone in another part of the country.
The message was clear enough...
DO THIS OR ELSE