Alexa Hartfield. Author, local celebrity, fashion connoisseur. She chose Fairbury for its close proximity to Rockland, its small town atmosphere, and its low crime rate. Then someone made her life a literary cliche. A mysterious accident with a light bulb sparked an interesting idea for her latest novel-and for Fairbury's new serial killer. The first replication infuriated her. The second left an even worse taste in her mouth. The third blasted more than her self-confidence, and the fourth beat her down so far she's considering giving up writing completely. Who is killing Fairbury's citizens, and furthermore, why and how are they using her novels to do it?"