About the Book From the New York Times bestselling author and winner of the 2001 NAACP Award for Outstanding Fiction comes a gripping story of a promising young college student with dreams and ambitions far darker than anyone could have imagined. Book Synopsis The New York Times bestselling novel about a beautiful young woman with a dangerous secret At the historically black Dillard University in the lush city of New Orleans, Leslie Beaudet struggles with a dark secret of power in a world that is pulling her in many different directions. Her friends and family see her in many ways -- from a fathers deserving princess to a mothers source of pride and strength, from a caring listener to a motivated student -- but does anyone know the true Leslie? When a series of murders befall her New Orleans community and increasingly points in Leslies direction, her friends and relatives realize theyve never really known her at all. Slowly, this complicated young woman emerges. She is terrified of failure, struggling with family secrets, praying for elusive security, and craving the power to change her fate. Her power was hidden from her until now...and it might be too late to stop her. Omar Tyree delivers another exciting tale filled with irresistible and authentic characters you wont soon forget. Review Quotes Tyree, with his novelists finger well-placed on the pulse of young, urban life...manages to find insight, and the story pulses with provocative potential. Tyree, with his novelists finger well-placed on the pulse of young, urban life...manages to find insight, and the story pulses with provocative potential. Tyrees suspenseful tale revels in its Crescent City setting. Tyrees suspenseful tale revels in its Crescent City setting. About the Author Omar Tyree is a New York Times bestselling author, NAACP Image Award winner, and professional journalist from Howard University, who has written fiction and nonfiction, hard news and op-eds, screenplays and stage plays, and many other forms of writing. He is also an excellent lecturer who has been invited to speak at more than eighty American colleges and universities. His present and ongoing goals include the continuation of developing, writing and publishing great literary content, as well as adapting and producing exceptional films, music, and educational events worldwide.