Andrew Bowen is a gifted criminal psychologist, using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a neglective mother, a serial killer father still looking to bond with his son and his own constantly evolving neurosis. Bowen's only ally is his sister, Jamie, an nurse who wishes her brother would take a break from murder and have a normal life. Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bowen feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Bruce Grayson. Grayson's one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team, which includes Detective CJ Grant, a born-and-bred Boston who questions whether Bowen is a psychopath himself.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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