Following a tragic incident in L.A., detective Kacey Dean has returned to her hometown of Pleasant Hills, Washington, just in time to be swept up in a series of murders called the Chosen Killings-- citizens of Pleasant Hills are killing people seemingly at random, saying the words "I am chosen" before committing the murder. Kacey Dean has killed the man she thought was responsible, but she's about to find out that the Chosen Killings are far beyond her, or anyone's, understanding.

I Am Chosen

Los Angeles, one year before the Chosen Killings

A pile driver of pain hammered her skull. She went to bring her right hand to her head but it was stopped abruptly at the wrist. Cold metal bit at her skin accompanied by a metallic clink.

It was chilly in here, but luckily whoever had clocked her had left her jacket on. Feeling around with her left hand, she discovered that she was still fully clothed. Further exploration revealed, however, that her badge, radio, wallet, gun and backup gun were all gone. As were her handcuffs… because those cuffs were now securing her to… what?

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