Charles A. Braun

A brilliant detective has it all—until his sight is ruthlessly taken away. Stripped of his dream job, a golden future, and his true love, he discovers almost everyone treats him as dead weight. Rookie officers consider him a pity case with a useless desk job. Some call him “the blind fool” behind his back, unaware he can hear their whispers.

To make matters worse, he uncovers no leads regarding the monster responsible for blinding him. His thirst for justice appears destined for failure except to the few who still believe in his ability to solve seemingly impossible cases. Yet neither those who scorn him nor those who praise him can possibly imagine the secret behind his attack. A secret buried so deep it will remain hidden for 33 years—and be the key to preventing an unthinkable crime.

Four seemingly impossible events happen to average college student Emma Valent in a span of thirty-six hours. Determined to find an explanation for what everyone sees as mere coincidence, she soon discovers an even bigger mystery, far away from her small-town Iowa home. She then begins receiving anonymous cryptic messages that have her fearing for her life, trapping her in a dangerous game where she can trust only her best friend. Undaunted, she continues searching for answers until stuck in a hopeless dilemma. To achieve her destiny, she must give up what she cherishes most.