In the early morning darkness, a swift and powerful assailant begins a campaign of terror, leaving a trail of broken and brutalized corpses. Eccentric criminal investigator J. Marshal Parks joins police detective Paul Ramsey in a desperate battle to end the senseless and violent murders.
Parks's home is his refuge, his cosmos of resources and headquarters for his powerful analytical skill. His chauffeur, Jacob, is a capable and trustworthy partner. Martha, Parks's household manager, somehow succeeds in maintaining a stable and safe haven for the wearied criminologist in pursuit of a deadly beast.
The price of ending this reign of terror may be too much for mere humans to pay. Parks's battle against evil reveals the hazards of confronting the unknown and the severe consequences of facing the forces of hate and perverse genius.
