Murder was easier than this. In the wake of Apple's bold choice, the Bloody Rose is caught and the community is ready to move on. As the trial looms near, Apple and Cindy look ahead to a brighter future. The terror of the East Bay's most notorious killer has ended but not everyone is convinced. The unscrupulous reporter, Felicity Raven, is determined to prove that Apple Rose is the real culprit and she'll stop at nothing to find the truth. While Apple struggles to adapt to her new life, Cindy battles with the traumatic memories of the night she nearly died. But that isn't the only complication they have to face. A haunting figure from Apple's past returns and the game he sets in motion could unravel the new life she longs to build. The truth may be dangerous, but the past can kill.