FBI profiler Sophie Anderson is struggling to move beyond a case that nearly cost her her life six months ago and even now threatens her sanity.

She in increasingly haunted by her ability to see into the minds of killers in the throes of heinous crimes. Her talent, both a curse and a gift, is still uncontrollable and unpredictable. But these sickening flashes often serve as invaluable clues in tracking down criminals, and Sophie is compelled to suffer the horrors in her head in order to see justice done.

In a bunker deep beneath the Arizona desert, eight aspiring stars are engaged in the usual flirting, cheating, lying and scheming typical on reality TV. But what these contestants don't know is that, in this game, being voted out is literally the kiss of death.

This deadly drama is being directed by a sinister online society: the Murderers' Club, a high-tech league of serial killers handpicked for their brutality and sophistication. They watch the contestants' every move and machination on streaming video, discuss the game in a surreal chat room and select one player each week to be eliminated . . . in their own inimitable style.

As the bodies are discovered—each scrawled with a distinctive red heart—the Tucson police, led by detective Darren Carter, seek help from Sophie Anderson, who has come to town for some rest and relaxation.

But even with Darren's support and the evidence of an escaped contestant, how will Sophie fare against an entire cabal of killers—and how will the game ultimately end?