ONLY A MAN WILLING TO BET HIS OWN LIFE CAN SURVIVE THE DEADLY GAMES… In Washington, D.C. two twin brothers are found drowned in a Plexiglas box. One of them is gagged and tied to a chair. This is the latest in a series of cruel and premeditated murders that have two things in common: the killer leaves a family tree at the crime scenes, and the victims are somehow connected to genealogist Jefferson Tayt. Hoping that his expertise will help solve the case, the FBI summons Tayt back to the capital. But as Tayte tries to unravel the clues, the killer strikes again—and again. Tayte has made a name for himself as the best in his field, but this time he's up against a genealogical genius who always seems to be one step ahead. The clock is ticking, the death toll is mounting, and Tayte is drowning in guilt. His reputation and career are in ruins. The killer does what he wants and it's only a matter of time before he comes for his main target...