Psychologist Aaron Matthews once used his talent to talk anyone into doing anything to help people. Now he's using it in a deadly scheme of revenge. His target is former trial lawyer Tate Collier. Matthews knows the easiest way to destroy his adversary is to strike at the point of least resistance--which for Tate is his teenage daughter, Megan. When Megan disappears, the sins of Tate's past come back to haunt him.

Aaron Matthews is a man with a gift: he can talk anyone into doing almost anything. As a psychologist he used that talent to help people. Now he's using it against one man for revenge. With former trial lawyer Tate Collier as his target, the brilliant, ruthless Matthews knows the easiest way to destroy his adversary is to strike at the point of least resistance, which for Collier is his teenage daughter

A former journalist, folk singer and attorney, Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. His novels have appeared on a number of bestseller lists around the world, including The New York Times, The Times of London and The Los Angeles Times. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages.