Rhonda Dent

When Kennex and Dorian investigate the murder of a "chrome," there are no signs of trauma, other than a very small pinprick on the back of his neck. As the investigation unfolds, it's revealed that the murder suspect is tapping into the DNA of his victims in pursuit of perfection.

A woman who was abducted by aliens 17 years earlier tries to move past the mental scars, especially for the sake of her daughter, and finds love with a new teacher at her daughter's school. But she soon learns he is not the man he appears to be.