Francesca French, a gifted nail tech with a hearing impairment and a painful foster care past, has carved out a fragile peace. But when her clients begin disappearing, she fears the Lady Bird Lake killer has marked her next. Detective Owen Baker, driven and relentless, finds himself drawn to Francesca's courage-and her vulnerability. As the investigation closes in on the truth, Owen must protect her while pursuing the case that could cost him everything. Together, they uncover that survival isn't just about escaping death-it's about finding belonging, love, and faith in the face of relentless danger.