Thousands of hiker’s traverse the Appalachian Trail. For most, it’s an enjoyable experience. A chance to reconnect with nature, meet interesting people and get a great workout. For some, it can be a nightmare. Multiple women have been raped, ravaged and terrorized, along a 40 miles stretch, in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Authorities are stumped. Unable to find the perpetrator, he strikes again. Eric Lance has a sickness. His heart desires power and control. His perverse appetites know no bounds. Can Rob Stone stop him from wrecking another life along the Appalachian Trail? He’s out of shape, has a bum knee, and hiking farther than ever before. His faithful canine companion, Terrance, will have to help him out during a critical time. Finding the perpetrator, and stopping him, could cost both of them dearly. This harrowing thriller is a battle of good versus evil.