Kim Lord's art, focused on recreating famous murders, is a source of both fascination and revulsion. The book explores the fine line between artistic expression and morbid obsession, questioning the price of fame and the darkness that can lurk beneath a glamorous surface.

As Maggie delves deeper into the case, she discovers a web of secrets and lies surrounding Kim and those closest to her. The seemingly perfect facades of the Los Angeles elite crumble, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the lengths they will go to protect their own interests.

Beyond solving Kim's disappearance, the narrative highlights the struggle for women to be heard and taken seriously in a world dominated by male voices. Both Kim, through her art, and Maggie, through her investigation, are seeking a form of justice and recognition.