A cult-classic among journalists, acclaimed author Mark Sullivan’s ode to the newsroom has never been more relevant.

In this riveting thriller, journalist Gideon McCarthy is burnt-out and struggling to keep his life together after years of chasing deadlines. The competition is ruthless, the quest for the next byline relentless.

But when a series of murders rocks his Southern California beat, Gideon soon learns that there is a dangerous line between truth and journalism....

Sinking his teeth into the news story of a lifetime could prove to be Gideon’s career salvation, but when a deranged killer is at large and digging too deep puts a target on his own back, Gideon must decide just how far he’s willing to go for the sake of the story.

“A great, great read.” (Number one New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly)

“Captivating and memorable. An excellent mystery.” (Publishers Weekly)