he past isn't over…. An unspeakable act has ripped apart the idyllic town of Bakersville, Oregon, and its once-peaceful residents are demanding quick justice. But though a boy has confessed to the horrific crime, evidence shows he may not be guilty. Officer Rainie Conner, leading her first homicide investigation, stands at the center of the controversy. It's hitting too close to home, bringing back her worst nightmares, threatening to expose her secret sins. But with the boy's life at stake, she won't let anything stop her from finding the real killer. With the help of FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie comes closer to a deadly truth than she can imagine. Because out there in the shadows a man watches her and plots his next move. He knows her secrets. He kills for sport. He's already brought death to Bakersville and forever shattered the community. But what he has really come for is Rainie — and he won't leave until he has destroyed her….

The Third Victim: An FBI Profiler Novel by Lisa Gardner is a thrilling book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book follows FBI profiler Pierce Quincy as he investigates a string of murders that seem to be connected to a case from his past. With the help of his daughter, a young woman who survived an attack by the same killer, Quincy must race against time to catch the murderer before he strikes again.