Gideon Crowe’s childhood on an abusive Alabama farm, marred by neglect from a drug-addicted mother and the shocking revelation that his uncle was also his father, fueled deep trauma and isolation. Books from a supportive teacher became his escape, fostering dreams of a life away from darkness. As an adult, Gideon moved to Selma, AL, and pursued a Systems degree while working at the local library, battling haunting memories of violence, including witnessing his uncle commit murder. His study of criminal psychology aimed to understand and control the dark impulses he feared he inherited.
Meanwhile, Special Agent Boone Turner investigated the cold case of Claudia Hanks, a library employee found dismembered near Selma. As Boone unraveled her ordinary life, Gideon, obsessed with Claudia’s murder and now living in Birmingham, maintained a facade of normalcy while secretly planning future crimes. His dual existence as the Look-Alike Killer mirrored Boone’s quest for justice, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game. As Boone and Gideon’s paths converge, Boone’s psychological tactics aim to outsmart Gideon’s chilling precision, setting the stage for a climactic confrontation that explores themes of legacy, identity, and the struggle between redemption and damnation.
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