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The New York Times bestselling author returns with a warm and haunting novel of sisterhood, adolescence, sacrifice, and suspense. Set in the summer of 1979, Rachel and her younger sister Patty navigate their days in northern California, influenced by their charming yet unfaithful detective father and their heartbroken mother. Left to their own devices, the inseparable sisters engage in imaginative games and fantasies about their mysterious new neighbor. However, their summer takes a dark turn when young women begin to turn up dead on the nearby mountain, and their father is tasked with finding the killer known as The Sunset Strangler. As the murders unfold and her father's life unravels, Rachel decides to take matters into her own hands, risking everything to catch the killer. This dangerous game leads to devastating consequences that impact her father's career and the lives of those she loves. Thirty years later, Rachel, still seeking justice for her father, confronts the past and uncovers a long-buried family secret. This tale, inspired by real events, explores the complexities of a young girl's journey into adulthood, the bond between sisters, and the intricacies of a daughter's relationship with her father.