A teenager named Chris knocks on the door of his mother's ex-boyfriend -- then shoots the man dead in premeditated fashion.  Hours later, an officer responding to a loud music complaint discovers a second body surrounded by a gruesome scene.  With few clues to explain 'why', blame for the crime settles on Chris's obsession with the dark and violent heavy-metal band, Rehoboam.  Reporters broadcast this speculation under sensational headlines, but detective William Hursel is convinced there is a deeper motive.  Trailing Chris, William uncovers an underworld where human traffickers ply the wealthy with unseemly indulgences.  Meanwhile, Rehoboam's lead singer, Josh, thinks he may finally be ready to take the next step in his relationship with the band's fiery female drummer.  But when news of Chris's crime spree triggers flashbacks of a harsh, fundamentalist upbringing, Josh finds his career and his romance unexpectedly interrupted.  Linked to the widening criminal investigation by his cryptic responses to Chris's fan club letters, Josh must eventually choose between clearing his name and keeping the secrets of his past. -- back cover