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

“I know this morning was rough for you, but I’m glad you’re sticking it out.” She jumped a little at Gideon’s voice, but when she looked over at him, he was still watching the other end of the warehouse. “And not just because it means you’re safe. You shouldn’t have to be alone, no matter what you are.”


“Thanks,” Emma murmured. She knew he meant it. Jesse had told her about how many years Gideon had spent alone, that he was the first business partner Gideon had ever had. She’d felt the depth of their connection, too. She was almost a little jealous that he’d finally found somebody.


“I’m expecting you to help me at least get started,” he said. It took her a moment to realize he’d gone back to the subject of the audition for the exhibit. “You don’t mind, do you?”


Chapter 35