Beauty is in the eye of the master ...<br><br>Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding have seen dozens of gruesome crime scenes over the years, but nothing compares to the latest discovery -- a body put on horrific display. Clues in the apartment indicate that while the woman expired, party guests enjoyed rich caviar and expensive champagne. But there are no other clues about the victim or the culprits.<br><br>Empath Emma Coolidge is determined to save her sister from the same monsters Gideon and Jesse are hunting. And she’ll do anything for the two men who rescued her from a similar fate. The three plan a sting operation to infiltrate the small group of "art connoisseurs" by sadistically turning Jesse into a living work of art, but will it be enough to save Chicago from more vicious murders in the name of beauty?

Unveiled

The frown had returned to Gideon’s face, all vestiges of his good humor wiped away at her declaration. “You think it’s intense here?” he said to her. “You should’ve been with me when I was at Andre’s this morning.” She stiffened at his words, but it didn’t stop him from taking a step closer. “He had you in the basement, didn’t he? You don’t have to answer. I already know he did. Know what else I know?” Another step. “His walls are empty, Emma. Not a display in sight. Guess who he’s going to use to replace them if you don’t let us protect you now? That is, if he lets you livewhen he catches you this time.”


The knife slipped, and a brilliant stripe of red bloomed across Emma’s thumb. “Damn it,” she muttered, dropping the knife. Turning on the tap, she thrust her hand beneath the water, the blood dripping from her hand to run down the drain.


Chapter 32