Crimson Lake Road (Desert Plains, #2) by Victor Methos
Bestselling author Victor Methos?s acclaimed series continues as prosecutor Jessica Yardley races to catch an art-obsessed serial killer before she becomes his next masterpiece.Retiring prosecutor Jessica Yardley can?t turn down one last investigation. This time, it?s a set of murders inspired by a series of grisly paintings called The Night Things. She?s the only one who can catch the killer, who?s left a trail of bodies in a rural community outside of Las Vegas.But the more Jessica finds out, the less clear her case becomes. Out of options, she?s forced to consult her serial killer ex-husband?to gain additional insight into the crimes and the killer?s motivations.By the time Jessica realizes that pursuing this case is a deadly mistake, it?s too late to turn back. Can she catch the killer, or will she be the final addition to a killer?s masterpiece?