Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid Until now When hes called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer he finds himself in a deadly game Cunning and lethal the killer is always one step ahead of the law and hes about to strike again It will take all of Bowerss instincts and training to stop this man who calls himself the Illusionist And just when the pieces start to come together Bowers realizes theyre not quite adding up Can he unravel the pattern and save the next victim Or will the Illusionist win the game by taking one of his opponents pieces Thrilling chilling and impossible to put down The Pawn will hold suspense lovers in its iron grip until the very last page