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A call from New york State reveals details of a fouth, and possibily the first victim in the current spree. A visit to Purity provides clues as to the identity of the killer, Dominic or Lily Saul.
The first victims are school friends of Lily.
The history of the family is explained.

A third victim, Rizzoli's nemesis is dead. Maura is at the scene whilst the victim still lives but so is the killer. He knocks out maura and escapes.
More background on the assumed killer's childhood, ore questions than answers.
finally back to Italy and Lily.

The story continues with Maura taking centre stage, whilst Jane's family have an important part.

Getting an introduction to the members of the Mephisto Club.
Jane meets her dads fancy piece and loses control.

Xmas Eve, the gruesome murder, Xmas day discord in the Rizzoli family home. What has happened to bring discord to Angela and Frankie, Snr.
A brief insight in to family life following the events in chapter 1. Then the surprise, there is a second victim, the severed hand does not belong to the murdered victim.

A slow start with a gruesome murder on Christmas Eve. Insights in to both main charaters early in the story and the re-introduction of an adversary for Rizzoli.