In this short story from the thrilling anthology Face Off, bestselling authors Jeffery Deaver and John Sandfordalong with their popular series characters Lincoln Rhyme and Lucas Davenportteam up for the first time ever.The last time Lucas Davenport traveled from his home in Minnesota to New York City, it was to help his friend, NYPD detective Lily Rothenburg, catch a serial killer who was terrorizing the streets of Manhattan. So its no surprise that Lily would ask him back to consult on another difficult casethis time, one she cant trust to her fellow NYC cops. Teaming up with New Yorks finest forensic mind, the irascible and brilliant Lincoln Rhyme, and Lincolns partner Amelia Sachs, they set out to investigate the deaths of four young women, all illegal Mexicans, all of whom seem to be connected to the drug trade. The problem is: the killings may not be cartel hitsthey may be carried out by corrupt cops looking to get information, and then silence the source. Or, as the veteran investigators will soon discover, they could be dealing with a very different kind of killerand to draw him out, Lily and Amelia will have to pose as bait. For more exciting pairs, check out all eleven short stories in Face Off!