When something happens to you or to someone you love that is life-threatening, what would you do? Doreen is going out on a limb for her sister, Darlene, to prove her sister is not a killer. But at what cost? When Darlene is apprehended for the murder of Dr. Jameson, a psychology professor from the university, the District Attorney decides to release Darlene in the capable hands of Dr. Alex Thornway, chief psychologist at the Civic Hospital. While at Civic, Darlene uncovers a past of emotional baggage Alex Thornway is not aware of. During her lockup on the third floor, psychiatric wing, Darlene encounters a monstrous nurse, and what happens next unlocks truths far back in the past. Doreen journeys on a self-discovery of unraveling truths, uncovering a hard lesson about family. Is blood thicker than water, or merely a myth? How far would you go to get at the truth? Doreen is about to find out. She has one last piece of the puzzle, but where does it fit? Is Darlene the murderer, or is Doreen manipulative? Will Doreen fool them all? Will Dr. Thornway step up and stop this madness? Will Chief Clarkson of the Middleton PD save the day? So many questions. So many murders. So many answers to solve in a mind-bender of suspense and mystery.