In a New York City shrouded in shadows and mystery, a ruthless serial killer unleashes terror, leaving a trail of macabre clues at each of his crimes. Amidst this chaos, Lincoln Rhyme, a renowned forensic investigator who becomes paralyzed after a workplace accident, is forced to emerge from his reclusiveness. With a brilliant mind but trapped in his own body, Rhyme becomes the only expert capable of deciphering the enigma posed by the criminal.
His only connection to the outside world is Amelia Donaghy, a determined young rookie police officer. Together, they form an unconventional duo, tackling the case through a complicated web of clues that includes objects extracted from the crime scenes, each one more unsettling than the last. As they dive deeper into the hunt for the killer, the tension escalates: Amelia is drawn into a deadly game where each move could be her last.
Throughout the investigation, Rhyme struggles not only with his nearly omniscient mind but also with his own internal demons and the desperation of his condition. As time runs out and the killer grows bolder, the connection between Rhyme and Amelia deepens, revealing how their cooperation may be the key to unraveling a dark mystery that affects them both in unexpected ways. It's a race against the clock that will keep everyone on the edge of their seats!