Although this is a work of fiction which took place in the late 1940's, it could happen in any small town, at any time. A small town is turned upside down with fear...fear of a strangler who stalks the town at night, leaving his defenseless prey dead! The Marshall and his deputy son are caught in a situation they would have never dreamed would happen in their community. They were now in search of a killer...a serial killer who is seeking out only women to be his victims and leaving no clues. Women who had lived in Rivertown all of their lives, all friends and neighbors. Another lifelong friend, George Marsh, the only lawyer in town, is called on to defend the suspect. He has no choice but to defend the person. When the Marshall finally gets a break, is it enough to prove his suspect is guilty? The decision would be left entirely in the hands of the jury.