P.I. Craig Gisto, head of the latest branch of Private, is enjoying the glamorous launch party with his new team when their celebrations are interrupted by the bloodied arrival of a boy with his eyes gouged out. The boy is the kidnapped son of one of Australias richest men - but investigating his death isnt their only pressing case. The rock star Micky Stevens is convinced someones trying to kill him, and believes Private are the only ones who can help. As if that wasnt enough, someone is murdering the wealthy wives of the Eastern Suburbs, in the most brutal way imaginable. And if they dont catch the killer soon, the next victim could be someone close to Private...