The second story in the Phoenix Rising trilogy. Peter’s building the life he always wanted— but the past doesn’t let go easily.

A string of brutal murders. A trail of red velvet roses. A past Peter thought he had outrun. As the case unravels, so does his grip on the walls he built to keep old ghosts at bay. But some nightmares never stay buried. And this one is coming for him.

Peter Caine is abducted by a rogue Shaolin seeking revenge against his father, Kwai Chang Caine. While Peter endures unimaginable psychological torment and physical torture designed to shatter him, Caine rallies family and friends, including Paul Blaisdell, Kermit, and Lo Si, to mount a desperate rescue. Though they succeed in bringing him home, Peter is left haunted—his body battered and his spirit scarred—as he struggles to confront the deep trauma and the aftermath of his captivity. Amid the pain, the unwavering love and support of those closest to him become his lifeline in a battle to reclaim himself.

Peter and Kwai Chang take in an abused boy who's father will stop at nothing to reclaim. Matthew Caine comes to visit

Peter and his girlfriend are incautious and must suffer the possible consequences.