No one heard the gunshots. Just as no one ever heard Celia's screams or those of her children for all these years. But in the isolation of the Florida swamps, Celia has silenced her cruel husband forever.

Or so she thought . . .

Now, Celia and her three children are on the run. Relying on an underground network of helping families, Celia is heading for northern California and a brand new life. But someone is following Celia. Someone who knows her every secret destination. And who intends to keep his promise ...

I'll get you, Celia. You kill me and I'll come back as your worst nightmare.