In the jaws of fear! A string of grisly murders has sent shock waves through Pittsburgh. Bizarre beast morphing, sixteenth-century manuscripts, and an eerie worldwide Fellowship have Detective John Gunther racing to hunt down the savage killer. But Gunther is engaged in a far more deadly game. His ex-wife blames him for the death of their son, and Gunther's nightmares have taken on an explosive twist. As he battles himself and his hard-nosed boss, the body count is rising.Gunther's world is not as it seems as he spirals deeper into corruption rings, animal sacrifices and the elusive person known only as X500B. As the madness escalates, the pressure is on. Gunther has been given a week to stop the terror that has gripped the city and his life.