We are all guilty of seeing patterns where none exist. But what if a pattern did exist and no one noticed it - even after six murders? Can a thesis student convince a seasoned officer that a pattern does exist in time to prevent the next murder? Sometimes it pays to look beyond the obvious and into the face of the one who dwells on symmetry. After all, what are patterns but symmetry in disguise.

I hope whoever captures this book will be captured by it as well.