Erin Sloane was sixteen when high school senior Andre Villiers was murdered by his friends. They were her friends too led by the intense charismatic Ricky Hell. Five people went into West Cypress Road Woods the night Andre was murdered. Only three came out.Ativan alcohol and distance have dimmed Erin's memories of that time. But nearly twenty years later an ageing father will bring her home. Now a journalist she is asked to write a story about the Southport Three and the thrill-kill murder that electrified the country. Erin's investigation propels her closer and closer to a terrifying truth. And closer and closer to danger.