From the New York Times best-selling author comes one of the most compelling novels in years. Sixteen years ago, Caldwell's star quarterback, Mark Darrow discovered the body of a female student named Angela Hall at the base of THE SPIRE. His best friend, Steve Tillman, was charged with Angela's murder. Now as Caldwell's new President, Darrow discovers that the case against his friend left crucial questions unanswered. Darrow begins his own inquiry into the murder, convinced that Angela's killer is still at large, but only when another mysterious death occurs does he understand that his own life is at risk.